An Example Internet Hoax
I was just writing an email to a journalist about Internet Hoaxes when someone emailed me this link: Scrotal Safety Commission.
I would categorize this as an example of a "Benign Internet Hoax," similar to a practical joke. It looks legitimate, but upon reading its clear that several of the safety tips are bogus, e.g.
"never sit on an escalator tread, even if the escalator is not in service"
"Get a professional to "size" you for under-shorts. Many scrotal accidents could have been easily avoided by sporting proper fitting under garments."
On closer examination, it's clear that the entire site is a joke. Many men will find this site hilarious. I'm not too sure about women!
Perhaps especially on the Internet, never believe everything you read!
I would categorize this as an example of a "Benign Internet Hoax," similar to a practical joke. It looks legitimate, but upon reading its clear that several of the safety tips are bogus, e.g.
"never sit on an escalator tread, even if the escalator is not in service"
"Get a professional to "size" you for under-shorts. Many scrotal accidents could have been easily avoided by sporting proper fitting under garments."
On closer examination, it's clear that the entire site is a joke. Many men will find this site hilarious. I'm not too sure about women!
Perhaps especially on the Internet, never believe everything you read!
posted by Ted Demopoulos at 2:55 PM
Comments on "An Example Internet Hoax"
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Anonymous said ... (Tuesday, June 21, 2005 3:10:00 PM) :
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Anonymous said ... (Tuesday, June 21, 2005 3:48:00 PM) :
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John Walter said ... (Wednesday, June 22, 2005 11:05:00 AM) :
post a commentWhy are men fascinated by their scrotums?
I find this site bizarre, although bizarrely funny as well. Someone had too much time on their hands . . .
Mary G
What about scrotum shaving? I read the whole thing and I didn't see one word about this important subject. How can a site claim to discuss scrotum safety and leave this common activity out? I am appalled.
Sadly, new fathers may not be able to avoid the willy-nilly, groin-magnets that a baby's feet often are. In a case such as this, heavy padding and a generous application of expanding foam (available at your local hardware supplier) will help protect your region.
So that's why we stopped having kids!