A typical day will always go about as we plan. Some of those days end up having a lot of surprises that we are lucky enough to have the ability to handle. Then one of the most annoying and surprising things happening to us. We reach out to grab onto something, we lean in to kiss someone, or we brush against something to receive the same thing during each action. What I am referring to is being shocked via static electricity. The jolt of electricity is never that painful, but offers us a split second of “what the hell just happened”. We stand there for a split second, then continue on as if nothing ever happened to us in the first place. Apparently, a company got tired of the feeling as well and created the Static Electricity Eliminator.
It is quite hard to believe that eliminating static electricity is possible. Electrons are shifting all over our body as we move throughout the day. Certain things that our bodies come in touch with cause an excess amount of electrons to attach themselves to certain areas. The result is that when we touch something that is positively charged, we receive a quick shock. Some examples of the things that contain a positive charge include a coworker, computer, or even our car door. Believe it or not, a static shock could ruin some of your electronics. This is because they are not built to sustain the swift quick jolt of electricity. So maybe the Static Electricity Eliminator is a good idea after all.
The Static Electricity Eliminator is simple gadget that can fit right onto your key chain. For the low price of $9.99, you get a tool that can help you figure out where static electricity charges are roaming and eliminate them from getting you or your prized possessions. All that is required is that you take the device, that is equipped with a little rubber tip, and touch that tip to anything that is grounded. The built in LCD display screen will then inform you if everything is clear. This is done by the screen showing you a simple smiley face. Obviously, if something is smiling at you, it much mean that everything is all good. Reviews of the product have been very positive and it indeeds provides the service that it is claiming to offer.
The gadget first came to my attention through watching a late night infomercial. Yes, they actually paid to have a whole 1/2 hour of television dedicated to the power of this gadget. Reviews in several gadget magazines have spoke about how well it really does work. My stubborn opinion must make me blind to what really is so great about this little gadget. This might be because I view static electricity as something fun and playful and not something that we fear. I feel as if those who purchase this device may continue on in a state of fear in which they feel as if they should check nearly everything. This is probably what will keep me from ever purchasing one of these devices. If you happen to be one of those people who does hate the static shock, give the device a look.
Sources:
www.thinkgeek.com
