Comments on: The Handler Tackles Germs So You Don’t Have To http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/05/the_handler_tackles_germs_so_you_dont_have_to/ the Gadget Guide | Technology and consumer electronics news and reviews Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:45:26 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Tom Corboy, MFT http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/05/the_handler_tackles_germs_so_you_dont_have_to/comment-page-1/#comment-6113 Tom Corboy, MFT Thu, 01 May 2008 20:53:40 +0000 http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/05/the_handler_tackles_germs_so_you_dont_have_to.html#comment-6113 <p>This is perhaps the stupidest product I have ever heard of. First off, urine is essentially sterile. One could drink the other guy's urine and it would most likely be harmless. Yes, I know that sounds gross, and I don't recommend it, but it is true. Second, your body's immune system requires exposure to germs in order to build its defenses. So even if there are some germs on the door handle, they may actually be good for you. Third, anyone who uses this product will only be reinforcing the false notion that common germs found on door handles are significant threats. The probability of getting anything worse than a cold or flu from touching a doorknob is actually quite low. Besides, you will just get the cold or flu from something or someone else anyway. Finally, how is this product going to work with older, round door knobs that require one to turn the knob? This gadget is a complete and utter waste of money. </p> This is perhaps the stupidest product I have ever heard of. First off, urine is essentially sterile. One could drink the other guy’s urine and it would most likely be harmless. Yes, I know that sounds gross, and I don’t recommend it, but it is true. Second, your body’s immune system requires exposure to germs in order to build its defenses. So even if there are some germs on the door handle, they may actually be good for you. Third, anyone who uses this product will only be reinforcing the false notion that common germs found on door handles are significant threats. The probability of getting anything worse than a cold or flu from touching a doorknob is actually quite low. Besides, you will just get the cold or flu from something or someone else anyway. Finally, how is this product going to work with older, round door knobs that require one to turn the knob? This gadget is a complete and utter waste of money.

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