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Permalink Reply by Lee Hughes on May 9, 2008 at 11:45am

wow wicked :)

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Permalink Reply by jinksT on May 9, 2008 at 1:45pm

what do you mean by "shocked"?

(from dictionary.com heh)

The sensation and muscular spasm caused by an electric current passing through the body or a body part?

Something that jars the mind or emotions as if with a violent unexpected blow?
The disturbance of function, equilibrium, or mental faculties caused by such a blow; violent agitation?
A severe offense to one's sense of propriety or decency; an outrage?

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Permalink Reply by Funky Raw Rob on May 9, 2008 at 2:31pm

Faulty juicer?

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Permalink Reply by Breanna on May 9, 2008 at 3:09pm

Well, water isn't a very good conductor of electricity, so I'd say minerals. That's interesting though, I've never heard that before. Not like I've been around for long enough.

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Permalink Reply by Debbie Took on May 9, 2008 at 4:12pm

Hi JR

I've always had a problem with being (statically?) 'charged', and it's got worse over the years...I used to get shocks every time I shut the car door, until decided was fed up with that and always shut it now pushing the window. Two-thirds of the year I can put my fingers near my hair and it flies out to meet them. And I managed to get a shock recently from a plug that wasn't plugged in!

I tried googling this a few years ago and couldn't find any reason for it. It's not down to footwear or nylon carpets, as I've been like this for as long as I can remember, ie before raw as well as after. Just seems some people are more prone to it. Would love to know why.

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Permalink Reply by Pink Lady Apple on May 9, 2008 at 8:55pm

That is interesting Debbie, because I too am charged.

I always thought it was because I worked in the semiconductor industry for too long and picked up something along the way (haha, like superpowers :). Being around all those chemicals and working with electrons and protons, figured some rubbed off on me :)

I always found it to be worse in the winter time when the air was drier. This was before raw, haven't noticed it as much after raw, but then again, I am not working in that environment anymore. I still can't wear polyester because it clings like heck to me.

I used to be able to put my hand next to one of those styrofoam coffee cups and physically move it without touching it. I guess I did have some power in me... I'm melting.........

If anyone has researched it, I would love to know.

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Permalink Reply by Wehavenoshame on May 9, 2008 at 5:12pm

I vote for super power.

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Permalink Reply by Lee Hughes on May 9, 2008 at 5:26pm

me 2!!

Now u need a name :)

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Permalink Reply by JR on May 10, 2008 at 4:50am

Sorry, I should clarify....I seem to be electrically charged and get shocked when I touch metal or another person. After I run or exercise it happens more frequently. Maybe it's the friction. I have been zapping my friends and being zapped when touching metal throughout the day.

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Permalink Reply by Pink Lady Apple on May 10, 2008 at 10:16am

Those of us who experience the same thing understand exactly what you are talking about JR. Maybe you are just a supercharged kinda lady :)

Once again, if anyone out there knows why, please let us know.

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Permalink Reply by Food Magnet on May 10, 2008 at 11:57pm

I guess my Tesla wireless long distance transmission of electricity experiments are working after all.
Thanks for your reception.

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