They are red because they make you famous.  They are so subtle in attack but not so subtle shades of gray, so angry with speed and articulate and yet, so NOT MACHO, they feel a bit stiff but that's what makes them round and fat sounding.  If you strive for a subtle pick attack, yet an articulate rendition of 'dueling banjos', this is the pick for you.  It's red with envy like your other friends will be that use blue or black picks.  The color counts big time.