I've got this weird growth on the side of my head.
I’ve got this weird growth on the side of my head. Ha, oh, it’s just my cell phone. But it’s there so often it might as well be a part of me. But the real question on everyone’s mind, ha, is will there be a growth inside my head? What? Cell Phones cause cancer? What are we going to do?
Hello! Cigarettes cause cancer, people still use them anyway. Can you say addicted? Crackberry! Close enough.
Cell phones produce radio frequency or RF energy waves, and there’s a raging debate as to whether or not they could cause cancer. Why would energy waves cause cancer? Well, they’re a form of electromagnetic radiation- like x-rays, which do cause cancer. But there is a significant difference., hence the heated debate. X-Rays are ionizing high frequency and RF energy is non-ionizing, low frequency. On the electromagnetic spectrum, they’re on opposite ends. And, there’s all kinds of things in between them like visible light and microwaves that we cook food with. Cook?
There have been a bunch of studies done. Some say cell phones are bad, some say they aren’t, some are inconclusive, and don’t say anything at all. And those are my favorites. I like not knowing, it makes living with my addiction easier. But there are a few problems with these studies. The time between exposure and tumor growth can be years, even decades. And the technology is changing so fast, it’s almost impossible to do a long-term study on it.
Idiotouni writes “Cellular RF’s are bouncing through everyone all day, why would carrying a cell phone next to your head give you more risk? Well, assuming there’s a risk in the first place, the main source of RF energy is the antennae. You used to be able to see them, but now, you don’t. They hide them in the phone somewhere. Deep down. Nah, I still don’t see it. The closer that antenna is to your head, the more RF exposure you get. Oh, and, interestingly enough, when your cell phone has the fewest bars, it puts out more RF energy to communicate with the nearest tower. So, if your reception’s bad, and you’re afraid of tumors, maybe you shouldn’t take that call. Maybe you shouldn’t take it anyway. Crackberry!
“I’ve heard that it’s not the RF that causes the cancer, it’s the heat, is that true?” Do you mean heat the way that microwaves vibrate and energize molecular bonds? ‘Cause if that’s what you mean, I don’t know. And I don’t think they’ve finished those studies yet. Hold on, I’m cooking my brain… like a microwave. Oooh, that’s the sweet spot.
“Would wearing a Bluetooth increase your risk for cancer?” You’d think so, since they transmit RF, and how they sit on the side of your head all day long. They’re so sleek and snug and fashionable. Nothing says “fashion” like having a small black slug hanging from your right ear. But the RF signals these headsets put out only goes like 20 feet. Instead of 20 miles. So the intensity just can’t compare with your good old handset.
Will cell phones kill you? Probably. In fact, the way some of you drive, definitely. I just might not be from cancer. You might even claim that it’s already killing you. I mean, ever since you got your cell phone, you life isn’t really your own. It’s like your some kind of cell phone slave. You know, addicted so badly, you have to take every…
Okay guys, hold on, we’re all gonna have a conference call. I’m just gonna put you on speaker phone here. Hello? You talk to him. You guys can talk too. There you go.
Transcribed by: Karla W.
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32 Comments
meggiebean
The energy waves that cell phones use actually are microwaves.pkw
Husband says of the Bluetooths- "Everytime I wear one for any length of time, I get a headache. There's ...Anonymi [22]
YAY for a line about distracted driving. Weird enough we did a presentation on distracted driving this week too.graceofbass [22]
@ wuerstchen: That link to the puppy-cam is awesome. I really miss my dog, so watching puppies boradcast live online ...Curtis [22]
Ok....so if you find out that cell phones really do cause cancer, don't post a video to tell me. Call ...steph {207}
eh, I still love my cell phone anyway =]. Great show as always.AngInAmerica
So... I have a pacemaker. Should I be worried about using my cell phone? More worried than the ...FrootLoopColorSorter [22]
Brett... I said "those are my favorites" out loud at the same time (jinx!) you did after the comments about ...wuerstchen
Hi there. Long-time viewer, first-time commenter (I've always wanted to say that). I have a gift for you ...marc
To Russ: You don't want an aluminum hat, you would want a Faraday hat. A Faraday's cage shields low frequency ...0612
Hmm... Microwave cooks by exciting water particles because these water particles happen to resonate at the same frequency as microwave. ...Russ [22]
So... This episode raised a question for me: What sort of waves does my laptop use for WiFi signals? ...BasilsHumanFriend
I wish I had a cellphone.... But I do think it's a loss to the concept of a "community".... ...Dee
Luv'd it and yeah, also glad you opted not to make an election video. I think we need a ...Nospinplease
Oh no cell phone cancer! Everything causes cancer... I think. Funny video, made me equals D.Jennifer McKenzie
Thanks for NOT doing something on the election. I was sick of it all BEFORE the results were in. And ...Mark F [22]
Great show. I agree with what others have said...thanks for giving us a diversion from all the Election talk. It's ...The Brothers Winn
Guin, The cell phone pop corn video is fake. http://urbanlegends.about.com/b/2008/06/10/cell-phone-popcorn.htmKel [22]
Even if the Bluetooth headsets don't put out a lot of radiation right next to your ear, your phone is ...Meandering {207}
My take on the whole cancer thing is everything causes cancer anyway, so you shuold pick the one that you ...idiotonuni
awesome i just asked that question last week.marc
I have to agree with Ingrid. Remember, you are experiencing cellular and DNA damage all the time. You develop ...Ingrid [22]
I actually think the hole cellphone causing cancer thing is a hoax. I don't believe any of it. And even ...someone else
I too am glad there was nothing about Election Day in the video. I am drained from constantly thinking ...Guin
i seen this video on youtube where these kids make a popcorn kernel pop using cell phones. Maybe that the ...Guin
i meant to say do ANOTHER video.Guin
Obama won! Now due a video on how elections really work in the US. Is Nader right?Anonymi [22]
Well just because it may increase your risk of cancer but cancer is impossible to truly prevent since it is ...hygentist [22]
I'm so relieved it WASN'T about the election. Best line: Nothing says fashionable like having a small, black slug hanging ...WEGGLES
Excellent show. What about the Cellphones effects on testicles? You'd think that RF wouldn't be good for them either, and it ...wx5aaa
dangit....im 2nd..... good job guysnick
Great show, but I was expecting something about election day.