Topic: Beware Of The Moon! (Read 961 times)

Bush Tucker Man · « **on:** June 05, 2007, 21:20:44 »

Sussex Police are putting extra officers on the streets during the full-moon

BBC link

I'm surprised to see that it states that there's never been a medically proven link between the Moon & unbalanced behaviour!
After all, where does the Beeb think that the word 'Lunacy' come from (ie; Lunar)

Plus, if the Moon can influence the bodies of water on this world & create the tides, why can't it affect the blood within the human Brain? (or the surrounding Cerebrospinal fluid)

We always joke at work that we'll get more 'Numptys' through the doors (be they walking/staggering, in Ambulances, or handcuffed to a Bobbie) during that phase of the Moon.

thermidorthelobster · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2007, 21:37:29 »

Some friends of mine used to run residential care homes, and they reckoned the full moon made a difference to the mental state of the inmates. Can't say we've noticed anything in school. The kids are quite strongly affected by wind and rain though.

The effect of the microgravity of the moon on body fluids will be drowned out by other factors in any constantly moving body. A bit like tides don't affect rivers. I'd guess if there is a link it's to do with the body's natural timing cycles and probably connected to hormone production.

richo · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2007, 22:59:36 »

Theres werewolfs in brighton you know

Bush Tucker Man · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2007, 23:50:41 »

Quote from: "richo"

Theres werewolfs in brighton you know

There's also the 'Werewolves Of London' too

Terranosaurus · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2007, 23:55:05 »

Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"

The kids are quite strongly affected by wind

That'll be the school dinners - damn that Jamie Oliver.

Bob696 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2007, 06:24:08 »

In spain if it is very windy they shut the schools !!!!

burgerman · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2007, 10:26:41 »

i use to live close to a mental hospital, and they were definately more "vocal" on a full moon, And i have also noticed more "situations" happening on the railway on these occasions :?

landy4x4xfar · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2007, 10:59:31 »

Quote from: "burgerman"

i use to live close to a mental hospital, and they were definately more "vocal" on a full moon, :?

so what Sussex police are really saying is Extra police officers are to patrol the streets of Brighton on nights when there is a full moon because they are mad as hatter's or werewolf's well there are a few people down there that are in need of a straight jacket or too " pete winner of bb7 and that ex boxer truck driver eubank" he's connected to some other body in space not this planet. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

barmiebrumie · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2007, 11:09:03 »

I used to be a werewlof but I'm alright noooooooooooowwwwwwwwww

Sorry but someone had to say it

, & yes i'll get my coat :lol:

Bush Tucker Man · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2007, 12:10:43 »

Quote from: "landy4x4xfar"

because they are mad as hatter's

Now, do you know where that phrase comes from??

(and it's not too far from my place of work)

muckmoses · « **Reply #10 on:** June 06, 2007, 13:40:38 »

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Now, do you know where that phrase comes from??

Isn't it something to do with mercury(or other chemical) used in a manufacturing process.

Lucy1978 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 06, 2007, 13:48:18 »

Murcury was used to put a shine on top hats

Defender · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2007, 20:43:18 »

Quote from: "muckmoses"

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Now, do you know where that phrase comes from??

Isn't it something to do with mercury(or other chemical) used in a manufacturing process.

Funnily enough that topic came up on the Jeremy Vine show today.
He was discussing the EU's proposal to ban mercury in thermometers & barometers.
Hat makers used to use mercury to smooth & polish the felt on hats & long term exposure would make them "Mad as a Hatter"

Mr Bump · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2007, 21:31:02 »

I've noticed that there's definately more @excitement' when the moon is full. Used to tell the area manager that if there was ever a full moon on Friday 13th I was shutting the outlet for the night.
:twisted:

I'm in my current position due to events during a full moon..

Superstitious? Moi? Hell yes.

Sheddy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2007, 23:00:46 »

I dunno about the lunar cycle but there's one type of cycle that turns my Missus into a nutter for one week a month.

I wonder if there is a connection?

Re: Mercury

It was bought up on the JV show that they are banning non-essential mercury yet there are no plans to ban the mercury in dental amalgum. Strange? Not really, mercury amalgum is the cheapest type. You can have white porcelain amalgum but not on the NHS.

Bush Tucker Man · « **Reply #15 on:** June 07, 2007, 09:25:47 »

Quote from: "muckmoses"

Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man"
Now, do you know where that phrase comes from??

Isn't it something to do with mercury(or other chemical) used in a manufacturing process.

'Muck'
It does indeed, the fumes from heated Mercury attacked the brain & the nervous system.

Quote from: "Defender"

Funnily enough that topic came up on the Jeremy Vine show today.
He was discussing the EU's proposal to ban mercury in thermometers & barometers.
Hat makers used to use mercury to smooth & polish the felt on hats & long term exposure would make them "Mad as a Hatter"

The first inhabitant of the West Riding Lunatic Asylum (later known as Stanley Royd; next door to Pinderfields Hospital) was a milliner, ie: a hat-maker

Yes I listened to that too, I'd like to see the EU's view on the Tempest Prognosticator that the chap from Barometer World has in his collection :lol:
They'd probably say it was cruel to Leeches :roll:

Boggert · « **Reply #16 on:** June 07, 2007, 10:05:44 »

I don't know about anyother Police officers or emergency workers, but I agree 100% with him, on a full moon it always seens to get busy!
Funny that! :shock:

Lord Shagg-Pyle · « **Reply #17 on:** June 07, 2007, 19:24:52 »

I wholeheartedley agree. It has always been noticeable that it is busy on nights with a full moon. I'm just surprised that a Police Force has actually gone on record and said it!
I'm surprised that there has not been more 'exttaction of urine' going on!

Boggert · « **Reply #18 on:** June 08, 2007, 08:11:24 »

A friend on mine has told me the officer in question is a little peeved at his force press officer..... :oops: :lol:

I'm always careful what I say when our press officer is around!

Lord Shagg-Pyle · « **Reply #19 on:** June 08, 2007, 23:29:37 »

Perhaps I should get the press officer to say that extra patrols are going to be put out to stop excessive consumption of Candy Floss on the seafront, to curb the incidents of people going loopy after too much sugar!

Hmm, actually, thats not a bad idea!

Boggert · « **Reply #20 on:** June 09, 2007, 10:33:24 »

Quote from: "Lord Shagg-Pyle"

Perhaps I should get the press officer to say that extra patrols are going to be put out to stop excessive consumption of Candy Floss on the seafront, to curb the incidents of people going loopy after too much sugar!

Hmm, actually, thats not a bad idea!

Yep and you'll be retired off very quickly.... Boggert thinks a while.... Bonus Do it! :lol:

Lord Shagg-Pyle · « **Reply #21 on:** June 09, 2007, 12:08:06 »

Quote from: "Boggert"

Quote from: "Lord Shagg-Pyle"
Perhaps I should get the press officer to say that extra patrols are going to be put out to stop excessive consumption of Candy Floss on the seafront, to curb the incidents of people going loopy after too much sugar!

Hmm, actually, thats not a bad idea!

Yep and you'll be retired off very quickly.... Boggert thinks a while.... Bonus Do it! :lol:

Its either that, or I get at cushy job at Ivory Towers and do a bit of empire building by setting up a 'stupid ideas that we can punt out to the Press and make ourselves a laughing stock' department. Oh damn, sorry. I can't do that, we all ready have a Press Office!

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