Comments on: Cell Phone Myths Debunked

By: Louie

Louie — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:58:40 +0000

Sorry for replying late to this one. I’m typing this from Florida as we’ve got a huge family reunion down here and yesterday and today was driving, driving, driving.
As for cell phone usage, if it can lower sperm count, then I guess it could also cause brain damage if you use it a lot, right? I’m actually surprised at how much people actually use it. What did we do 20 years ago when hardly anyone had a cell phone? Heck, what did we do 10 years ago? It’s like you can’t drive one block without seeing someone yapping on it. Can’t you people just wait until you get home?
Oh, I think the jury is still out on whether you can or can’t unlock a car door via cell phones. Some people have tried it and said it can, while others have tried it and failed. I’ll try it once I get a new battery for my first keyfob that died a few days ago.

Carly’s Note: I’m with you. I don’t feel the need to spend every waking hour on the phone. Btw, have a safe drive!

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:25:34 +0000

Carly:
I have tried opening my car door using a cell phone, with somebody at home using the remote. It worked for me! I have no idea how it works but I have to say that Cell phones CAN be used to open up locked cars, provided somebody at the other end is on a land line and they have the remote controller. (Maybe I have too much time on my hands, eh?).
Regards,
Paul

Carly’s Note: Thanks for setting the record straight, Paul.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:37:06 +0000

Hi Carly,
My parents would tell us that watching too much TV would ruin our eyes so off we would go outside to play. Didn’t work for me though. I played tons of sports growing up but need my contact lenses or I’m blind as a bat!
Have a great weekend:)

Carly’s Note: It worked to the extent that they fostered your love of sports and exercise. I’m in the same boat when it comes to glasses/contacts - definitely need them!

By: Lee Ann

Lee Ann — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:09:44 +0000

I don’t know which was the bigger myth, the Loch Ness monster, or believing all the grown ups who said my freckles would go away.

Carly’s Note: I hear you! Mine fade a bit in the winter, but I love the sun in the summer just too darn much. Yes, I wear sunblock but still…

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:29:12 +0000

Childhood myths are better known by the term “old wives tales” of which many have some truth. Carrots and eyesight for example, I think there’s some relation. Since I wear glasses and refused to eat carrots as a kid then that must be true eh?
I still am not crazy about using a cell phone for an extended time, it gets hot and that can’t be good. Did you see that video on the Switched site, the motorcyclist texting as he rode?

Carly’s Note: It’s the vitamins in the carrots that are supposed to be good for you, but unless you were eating them raw, most of the vitamins in the carrots were probably boiled out.

By: PJ

PJ — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:12:38 +0000

I’ve often seen the “No Cellphone” sign at gas stations. I just laugh.
In fact, my mother said she was at a gas station awhile back and someone actually gave out to her for using her cell phone while pumping gas. Too funny!

Carly’s Note: Some people are funny. They believe everything they read in an email “forward”, but don’t bother to check credible news sources.

By: Rocco

Rocco — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:24:57 +0000

I had heard about the dangers of carrying a cell phone in my pocket. After a visit to my M.D. I’m proud to say my semen quality is spectacular. I no longer carry it in my pants pocket and fortunately the only side affect is that my testicles now glow in the dark.

Carly’s Note: Maybe you could light Santa’s sleigh this year!