Ban DiHydrogen Monoxide! The Invisible Killer


Off-Topic Discussions

1 to 50 of 56 << first < prev | 1 | 2 | next > last >>

Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills
uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are
caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen
monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes
severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive
sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea,
vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become
dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death.

Dihydrogen monoxide:
* is also known as hydric acid, and is the major component of acid
rain.
* contributes to the "greenhouse effect."
* may cause severe burns.
* contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
* accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
* may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of
automobile brakes.
* has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

CONTAMINATION IS REACHING EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS!

Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every
stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is
global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. In
the midwest alone DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property
damage.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:
* as an industrial solvent and coolant.
* in nuclear power plants.
* in the production of styrofoam.
* as a fire retardant.
* in many forms of cruel animal research.
* in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce
remains contaminated by this chemical.
* as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.

Companies dump waste DHMO into rivers and the ocean, and nothing can
be done to stop them because this practice is still legal. The impact
on wildlife is extreme, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer!

THE HORROR MUST BE STOPPED!

The American government has refused to ban the production,
distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its "importance
to the economic health of this nation." In fact, the navy and other
military organizations are conducting experiments with DHMO, and
designing multi-billion dollar devices to control and utilize it
during warfare situations. Hundreds of military research facilities
receive tons of it through a highly sophisticated underground
distribution network. Many store large quantities for later use.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE!

Act NOW to prevent further contamination. Find out more about this
dangerous chemical. What you don't know CAN hurt you and others
throughout the world. Send email to no_dhmo@circus.com, or a SASE to:

Coalition to Ban DHMO
211 Pearl St.
Santa Cruz CA, 95060


Thanks, I've haven't read that one in a while. I needed the good laugh!


LOL

The Exchange

I had never heard of this hoax before. I had to look it up. Wow


How much $ will you gimme I drink some?


The only part that I dont get is the "may cause severe burns" part. As part of a reaction, sure, but alone? what am I missing?

The Exchange

TheWhiteknife wrote:
The only part that I dont get is the "may cause severe burns" part. As part of a reaction, sure, but alone? what am I missing?

Boiling water.


Crimson Jester wrote:
TheWhiteknife wrote:
The only part that I dont get is the "may cause severe burns" part. As part of a reaction, sure, but alone? what am I missing?
Boiling water.

D'oh!


I was exposed to some this morning. It disfigured my extremities. I can only hope this unsightly and uncomfortable condition isn't permanent.

Liberty's Edge

Shadowborn wrote:
I was exposed to some this morning. It disfigured my extremities. I can only hope this unsightly and uncomfortable condition isn't permanent.

I hate pruney fingertips.


:)


I have vague memories of seeing a similar thing done in Penn & Teller's BS (TV Show).


The waitress just put some in my tea!!

Can I sue?

Liberty's Edge

Grand Magus wrote:

The waitress just put some in my tea!!

Can I sue?

Think about how much McDonald's puts in there food, and how they get away with it, and you'll have your answer. The amount of lobbying this stuff gets is staggering, and we all know that it comprises roughly 66-75% of the supreme court too. How could you ever get a fair hearing?

Grand Lodge

Pathfinder Adventure, Rulebook Subscriber

I heard they were lobbying to get a new justice on the board to balance it out, but they slandered him out of the running. Said he was too dried up.

Grand Lodge

I've heard that hockey teams use it as a performance enhancer!

RPG Superstar 2009 Top 32

Scribbling Rambler wrote:
I've heard that hockey teams use it as a performance enhancer!

Not just Hockey! Other athletes are using the stuff too: Skiers, Bobsledders, Swimmers, ... it's all over sports!


I heard that the government even used it against civil rights protesters.

Silver Crusade

I tried to get rid of it by flushing it down the toilet, but no matter what I did there was still some left in the bowl.


There are probably other, much better clips out there on the web, but this was the first clip I found which demonstrates just how truly dangerous this substance is... *Link*

Liberty's Edge

You know, they say it is even behind weather phenomena like Hurricanes!!!

The Exchange

The restaurant gave me some with my meal. They even added it to my tea. Should I get a lawyer?

Liberty's Edge

If it's a universal solvent, doesn't that mean it will cause the apocalypse!?

I'm sure it's the same stuff that nearly killed Noah too!

Liberty's Edge

Also, it's full of sharks and piranhas... and fish do things in it.


You forget to mention it is a crucial part of many, if not all, kinds of poisons.

Scary fact: There's some dihidrogen monoxide in your body right now! Yes! Your body!!! Right now!!!!1!!11!!!

Liberty's Edge

VM mercenario wrote:

You forget to mention it is a crucial part of many, if not all, kinds of poisons.

Scary fact: There's some dihidrogen monoxide in your body right now! Yes! Your body!!! Right now!!!!1!!11!!!

That's so scary, I peed myself a little. Thankfully, dihydrogen monoxide is also the key component of pee... so I got rid of some!

Silver Crusade

VM mercenario wrote:

You forget to mention it is a crucial part of many, if not all, kinds of poisons.

Scary fact: There's some dihidrogen monoxide in your body right now! Yes! Your body!!! Right now!!!!1!!11!!!

I doubted you, so I had my blood tested. They found absurdly high quantities of the stuff in my blood.

The Exchange

I hope no one here owns a humidifier--those things can fill your whole house with dihydrogen monoxide vapour.

Liberty's Edge

Coffee is now under scrutiny for the amount of dihydrogen monoxide it contains. How will you ever get a caffeine buzz again?!


Studpuffin wrote:
Coffee is now under scrutiny for the amount of dihydrogen monoxide it contains. How will you ever get a caffeine buzz again?!

No worries. One of the largest government agencies in any area is one dedicated to extracting, purifying, and distributing this substance to its users. Once the government gets involved, you know it'll never be banned.

I happen to have my own personal mechanism for extracting it from the ground. If your supply gets cut off, I'll make you a deal. ;)

Grand Lodge

Some twisted owners keep their pets in tanks of the stuff for their own amusement.

Silver Crusade

Scribbling Rambler wrote:
Some twisted owners keep their pets in tanks of the stuff for their own amusement.

It is also regularly consumed by livestock used in our meat and dairy supply.


jebus is it 2002 again?! Why do i keep falling into this time loop?!

Grand Lodge

Pathfinder Adventure, Rulebook Subscriber

All these proponents of banning dihydrogen monoxide are just trying to force their opinions on other people. I use it recreationally, and it benefits my life greatly. It's a naturally occurring substance that doesn't need to be illegal.


Bravo sir! Bravo!


I have nothing against DHMO...I drink it like water!


Bah! Dihydrogen monoxide is nothing to a slaad's metabolism. Why, we've even been known to freeze it into little cubes (to mock modrons) and use a cube in our scotch... mmmmm, scotchy scotchy scotch

Liberty's Edge

There are two of these threads???

Liberty's Edge

Two threads!
Two threads!
Two threads!

Liberty's Edge

Two threads!
Two threads!
Two threads!


1 person marked this as a favorite.

The threads, they're reproducing... GOD NOOOOoooooooo!!!


Do you think they're mating?


Meiosis!

The Exchange

Kruelaid wrote:
The threads, they're reproducing... GOD NOOOOoooooooo!!!

I liked this and flagged it at the same time.


I just realized that Mr. Fishy lives in this stuff 24/7, 365. He even breathes it.

Damn. We slaadi are pretty hardcore, but even we only spend part-time in it.


I hate this stuff! It even falls from the sky! WTF?!


Miss Kitty wrote:
I hate this stuff! It even falls from the sky! WTF?!

{fills watergun with dihydrogen monoxide and sprays the feline}


Ambrosia Slaad wrote:
{fills watergun with dihydrogen monoxide and sprays the feline}

HISSS! HISSSSSS! {climbs up drapes and hunkers down on top bookshelf}

Grand Lodge

Pathfinder Adventure, Rulebook Subscriber

You people don't understand. In some countries, you can use dihydrogen monoxide to build homes for the poor! The benefits are widespread, and yet you call for a ban on its use?

1 to 50 of 56 << first < prev | 1 | 2 | next > last >>
Community / Forums / Gamer Life / Off-Topic Discussions / Ban DiHydrogen Monoxide! The Invisible Killer All Messageboards

Want to post a reply? Sign in.