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[Fool's Requiem]

Found this in a jar full of pens.

It's basically just the piezoelectric crystal thing used in lighters, that creates a spark, intended to let you "itch" bug bites without scratching them and damaging your skin.

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I however am just sitting here zapping myself over and over.

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[Ben]

Basically, yeah.

I have however made the scientific discovery that nail keratin does not conduct electricity...

 

[Smacktard]

If you want to relieve the itch from bug bites, heat up a spoon over a stove until it's hot to the touch, but not so hot you brand yourself, and press it firmly on the bite. It denatures the proteins in the toxin.

 

[Kat]

Basically, yeah.

I have however made the scientific discovery that nail keratin does not conduct electricity...

Yep, same reason you can't use your nails on your phone screen.

Would zapping a bug bite make it feel better?

 

[Ben]

If you want to relieve the itch from bug bites, heat up a spoon over a stove until it's hot to the touch, but not so hot you brand yourself, and press it firmly on the bite. It denatures the proteins in the toxin.

Huh. Might have to try that this summer. I react pretty bad to US mosquitoes and they swell up like crazy.

Gonna be branding myself with teaspoons.

Yep, same reason you can't use your nails on your phone screen.

Huh, I guess. My nails have never been long enough that it doesn't pick up anyway.

Would zapping a bug bite make it feel better?

It does somewhat work, but not for long. Probably just the same as scratching it, only without risking infecting it.

 

[Kat]

My girlfriend gave me these for our anniversary.

 

[Ants!]

Damn it, shouldn't have opened this thread at work. Had to scroll fast.

 

[Ben]

Damn it, shouldn't have opened this thread at work. Had to scroll fast.

Pfft, like anyone at your job can read.