A coated optical fiber includes an optical fiber; and a primary coating encapsulating the optical fiber, the primary coating having an in-situ modulus of about 0. Each distributor element splits the input signal supplied thereto into a divided signal and a remainder signal. The source can produce light in the display object in order to internally illuminate the display object and cause it to predominantly radiate internal light. The first end includes a slot formed therein defining a pair of opposed walls.