I thought this was interesting...seems legit too...
"If women shut their purses and didn't shop for a day, would the economy suffer? The idea gets tested on Oct. 19 by 85 Broads, a networking group founded in 1999 by Janet Hanson, who worked for Goldman Sachs -- headquartered at 85 Broad St. . . . Hanson says the "buycott" will show the gap between women's purchasing power and their underrepresentation in boardrooms and executive suites. Members plan to spread the word to friends and to women on college campuses. Women control $3.3 trillion in yearly consumer spending, 44% of national spending -- a sum that isn't just symbolic."

A professional business women's organization, 85 Broads, is encouraging women nationwide to participate in a "buycott" this coming Tuesday, October 19th. On this day, they ask that women refrain from making any purchases at all. It is hoped this will emphasize the effect that women have on our economy. Please view the information at the link below.

https://secure.85broads.com/buycott/