psa
01/03/2007
Rock Stars Remember Their Band Geek Days
This PSA features a variety of British celebrities, including several former band geeks turned rock stars, speaking out against bullying -- advising young children not to pick on people who will one day be bigger and/or cooler than they are. Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand and Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters offer good advice, though possibly less useful for the internet crowd.
And as well-meaning as this ad is, the emotion trembling in each person is a bit overwrought. Also, no one, not even rugby star Jason Robinson, sounds cool when saying "Take a stand -- wear a band." No wonder these guys got beat up in school.