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Tommy ChristopherSurgeon General-Designate's Warning: Don't Eat Your iPhone
The Surgeon General's office has kinda been a one-trick pony for the last several decades. Sure, they put out tho
se remix versions of the smoking warning labels a few years back, C. Everett Koop had a nice run with that beard, and one even tried to promote masturbation (as if that needed promotion), but it's always been mainly about the cigarettes.
With the naming of CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta to the post, however, comes the intriguing possibility of a slew of new Surgeon General's warnings, like this one:
Whew! I'm in the clear. I was snacking on my Voyager last night, and was getting worried.
Now, to be fair, you can't be on TV for this many years and not leave a trail of stupid clips. At least, that's what I'm hoping for.
se remix versions of the smoking warning labels a few years back, C. Everett Koop had a nice run with that beard, and one even tried to promote masturbation (as if that needed promotion), but it's always been mainly about the cigarettes. With the naming of CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta to the post, however, comes the intriguing possibility of a slew of new Surgeon General's warnings, like this one:
Whew! I'm in the clear. I was snacking on my Voyager last night, and was getting worried.
Now, to be fair, you can't be on TV for this many years and not leave a trail of stupid clips. At least, that's what I'm hoping for.
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Scott Bunkin
11:45AM Jan 7th 2009
What a silly mischaracterization.
Dr. Gupta was simply reporting on a concern that had been raised about the possibility that using an iphone or ibuds could be harmful to humans, based on scientific data. He was clarifying that in the studies that had raised that concern, lab rodents were fed the chemicals from the products in question, and after ingesting the chemicals, the adverse reactions were noted. Then the INTERVIEWER joked "So, don't eat your iphone." So what?
Dr. Gupta was simply reporting on a concern that had been raised about the possibility that using an iphone or ibuds could be harmful to humans, based on scientific data. He was clarifying that in the studies that had raised that concern, lab rodents were fed the chemicals from the products in question, and after ingesting the chemicals, the adverse reactions were noted. Then the INTERVIEWER joked "So, don't eat your iphone." So what?
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brntrewesl
12:44PM Jan 7th 2009
At least B.O.’s Surgeon General can find the sharp end of a scalpel.
Joe Biden, his VP, is a loose cannon who can do more harm by accident than most people with 35 years of government experience could do on purpose.
His Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Naplitano, has a miserable record of controlling illegal immigration in Arizona.
His choice to head CIA, Leon Panetta, has zero experience or exposure in the field of foreign or domestic intelligence gathering and/or evaluation.
What a team! God (if you believe in God) help us!
Joe Biden, his VP, is a loose cannon who can do more harm by accident than most people with 35 years of government experience could do on purpose.
His Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Naplitano, has a miserable record of controlling illegal immigration in Arizona.
His choice to head CIA, Leon Panetta, has zero experience or exposure in the field of foreign or domestic intelligence gathering and/or evaluation.
What a team! God (if you believe in God) help us!
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(0) joedenver60
1:27PM Jan 7th 2009
with all the technology that is comming out, it is important that we are aware of what they are made of....those blow up dolls, and other sexual toys just may be a problem..... may have to go back to basics....... and promote masturbation
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(0) coymoy
2:44PM Jan 7th 2009
Finally, someone who knows how to convey information clearly. I will stop eating my iphones, and maybe my sunglasses and pens too. Why ... because the H O T Dr. Sanjay Gupta gave the warning!
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