[Mother Earth] "I don't fear no stinkin' silver socks! I'll even take on the pair of ya mano-a-nano..."

Stem_Sell

@Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->: No because those pirates probably had the verizon network.

geiko

@sean.piggott:
Yeah. Our son was born with golden staphylococcus in his spinal fluid. When he was better, I asked the consultant if we had to avoid bacteria. No, just the opposite. Expose, expose, expose.

xThadd

@SewerShark:

and that is why we have successive generations maturing without properly developed immune systems.

The middle classes could be wiped out within 60 years by paranoid, over-indulgent 'yummy-mummys' deluging everything their child comes into contact with, under an assault of anti-bacterial wipes and /or gel.

sean.piggott

@OMG! Ponies!: You're RIGHT! How convenient... Has anyone checked to see what socks he was wearing?

Toshie

@OMG! Ponies!: Hopefully somebody who doesn't deny global climate change exists.

uncleezno

I hate to sound like an idiot, but would nano silver really kill all these things? If I flush a gallon of bleach down my septic tank, yeah, the bacteria will take a hit, but they grow back. I know the sea contains a lot of dissolved gold, does it not also contain silver? If silver is so bad, wouldn't ship wrecks carrying silver coins be easy to spot by the dead zone around them?

Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->

@flaxseed: Check the tags... if no tags, most articles are silver in color.

halfkorean

@OMG! Ponies!:

who now will answer the call?

Ibelieveinsandwitches

@flaxseed: If your socks don't stink like death, then you probably do. Good luck.

Bitstuff

Where's Michael Crichton and his fear of "grey goo" when you need him?

Oh yeah, he's dead.

OMG! Ponies!

Bacteria-free is becoming a paranoia of the modern days.

SewerShark

@flaxseed: Bust out your magnifying glass and look really closely.

Skiphex

How do I know if my socks have nano-thingies in them?

flaxseed

@SewerShark: My kids will grow as normal kids must grow. Playing on the mud, scratching their knees, and climbing on trees.

SewerShark

@geiko:
"Can ye hear me now?"

"Aye, matey."

Gann

@sumocat: Can't they scan them?

Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->

@SewerShark: So what, do you pal around with bacteria or something? If ideas like yours take hold, then the bacteria wins! We can not afford to stop fighting bacteria now! This would be seen as a weakness and a cowardly loss and soon even more bacteria would spread all over!

My first step is to rename Bactria to Freedomia, because it sounds too much like Bacteria. I also renamed Lactobacillus to Lactoawesomeforyou, until I realized it was bacteria, and now I'm campaigning to end the production of all yogurts.

We must stand strong against the bacteria!

92BuickLeSabre

What's an Envionment?

jeblis

@SewerShark: I agree with George Carlin, let's swim in raw sewage! Our immune system needs training. Pussyfication of america ( and the world ) is a serious issue! Stop wynning ( I think I misspelled ) and grow some balls ( or a immune system )!

Ariel_Wollinger

Further proof that missing socks are joining a bio-hazardous army to take over the world.

Quick, sort your sock drawer before any escape to the dark side!

darthuv

The early work with nanotechnology reminds me of early work with radioactivity, you know, like when Marie Curie was handling radium with her bare hands. (Her old workbooks are still considered too dangerous to handle without protection.)

sumocat

Unless you are hiking for a long period and have to re-use socks I don't see how this is good for everyday situations. Take away too much bacteria and it leaves you susceptible to more diseases.

Chewbenator

@Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->:

that would just lead to mutated computer files.

Ibelieveinsandwitches

@flaxseed: i bought some hanes socks not too long ago that advertised this material on the package. after wearing most of them out, i decided i prefer regular hanes over these because these are thicker and i feel like my feet sweat more in them...which one would think would be a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria they claim to reduce. counterproduction!

MobileMilitia

THE SKY IS FALLING!
THE SKY IS FALLING!
THE WORLD WILL END TOMORROW!

Everyone please pass your club membership dues to Al. Al, you can pass out the cool-aid now.

Rabid Penguin

socks with the silver anti-bacterial stuff aren't nice anyways, they dont absorb very well.

MrBlahBlah

@MobileMilitia: The silver socks more than likely didn't hold onto the sweat like the thicker socks, which is actually better. If it's holding onto the sweat, that sweat is not evaporating, thus not cooling your feet, but also keeps your feet moist, which can lead to fungal growth.

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@Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->: But Nano particles NEVER break down by natural methods. Chlorine or the like eventually waters down, breaks down and stops becoming effective. Nano silver might dilute a bit but will continue to kill bacteria and things it contacts FOREVER. That's the real issue. Plus even trying to contain a "spill" of this stuff.

SuperMacGuy

The Commission Chair noted: "At the moment the concentrations are way below anything likely to do damage, but if it became common, it could lead to problems." Note the words "if" and "could." One signals a precondition; the other signals a possible consequence of the precondition being met (i.e., you don't get to the second unless you get over the first). Even if the concentration of silver nano-silver at [INSERT LOCATION] were to become substantial, consider the fact that bacteria multiply at relatively large rates. It's true, more studies are warranted, but let's not panic.

ZAPPO1123

@jeblis: It's what you long for when you no longer have an environment.

iomatic

@uncleezno: He didn't deny it; he just wrote about it in books. His long-time friend and editor made it quite clear that he believed that humans cause global warming.

iomatic

@Rabid Penguin:

When in danger or in doubt,
Run in circles,
Scream and shout.

(Grape, please.)

Comrade GadgetPlay, Fellow Traveler

And in fact, the commission Chair refuses to wear such clothing at all:

So if he doesn't wear lime green pinstripe suits, does that mean they're dangerous? What if he refuses to wear women's clothing? Does that mean we should ban them?

Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->

@uncleezno: Nobody denies it exists. It's obvious to anybody paying attention that the Earth has been cooling since '98. Probably a CO2 deficiency due to radical environmentalists!

Comrade GadgetPlay, Fellow Traveler

@SuperMacGuy: Chlorine would break down to chlorine, wouldn't it, since Chlorine is a element. As for silver, it kills whatever it contacts? Then wouldn't these socks, or the thermal shirt I own with silver in it, kill tissue and turn it necrotic. In all the time I have worn mine, as well as washed it, it hasn't killed my skin or my septic tank. We had it pumped about a month ago for maintenance, and everything was OK. What about the shipwreck problem?

Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->

@sean.piggott: I like yummy-mummies!

Comrade GadgetPlay, Fellow Traveler

The consequences of inaction in this crisis could be so severe that we dare not take a "wait and see" attitude. The lack of evidence should not prevent us from taking drastic action. I propose an immediate "cap and trade" tax program for nano-silver products.

In other words, if I don't wear silver socks, and your feet stink, you can send me a dollar and ruin the environment without guilt. I will spend the dollar on nano-silver offsets. (Minus, of course, expenses, shipping and handling, etc. On second thought, better make it $5.)

I'm Al Gore and I disprove this message.

Comrade GadgetPlay, Fellow Traveler

@iomatic: OMG SFTU HIPPIE.

este

Our modern RADIUM

Remember when Marie Curie discovered RADUM? They used to sell radioactive cream for skin care and other stuff to "cure" illness.

History repeating itself...

uomolinux

soon will be the time of the nanites.

citizen024

wow whata cool pic i didnt see the sock right away

skrunchy

@Git Em SteveDave loves this guy-->: well if your silver coins degraded to nano-proportions, then yes...

Charging_Mooses

@flaxseed: I assumed you were paying more for this stuff.

beardedkid

one product i've been using for 3 years that has nanotechnology and nano silver is Nano Cyclic Cleanser. the nano silver they use is small enough to fit my pores and remove bacteria and my face has never been clearer. as far as the dangers? just do the research. you cant believe everything you hear. www.nanocyclic.com

SunitaAdmetus

Ooooh death by cleanliness.

UptonJuicy

@Comrade GadgetPlay, Fellow Traveler: Oh, hush girlfriend, and get that McCain Doll outta yer butt. :D

iomatic