mercury poisoning

Interesting topic.  My grandparents used to use the phrase "mad as a hatter" to describe crazy people.  Don't hear it much anymore.  Refers to mercury poisoning suffered from 18-19th century hat makers due to chronic exposure. 

Better get checked Jim so we don't have to update the saying to
"Mad as an A-hull!"      


From Wikipedia:

"Mad as a hatter" is a colloquial phrase used in conversation to refer to a crazy person. In 18th and 19th century England mercury was used in the production of felt, which was used in the manufacturing of hats common of the time. People who worked in these hat factories were exposed daily to trace amounts of the metal, which accumulated within their bodies over time, causing some workers to develop dementia caused by mercury poisoning (called mad hatter syndrome). Thus, the phrase became popular as a way to refer to someone who was perceived as insane.

So that's what's wrong with me. 

Thanks Bird.

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Interesting topic.  My grandparents used to use the phrase "mad as a hatter" to describe crazy people.  Don't hear it much anymore.  Refers to mercury poisoning suffered from 18-19th century hat makers due to chronic exposure. 

Better get checked Jim so we don't have to update the saying to
"Mad as an A-hull!"      


From Wikipedia:

"Mad as a hatter" is a colloquial phrase used in conversation to refer to a crazy person. In 18th and 19th century England mercury was used in the production of felt, which was used in the manufacturing of hats common of the time. People who worked in these hat factories were exposed daily to trace amounts of the metal, which accumulated within their bodies over time, causing some workers to develop dementia caused by mercury poisoning (called mad hatter syndrome). Thus, the phrase became popular as a way to refer to someone who was perceived as insane.

OK! Now this is all making sense!

Allen my guess would be (and its only a guess) is that an Albie is like a supercharged hotrod and probably needs to eat 4x times as much as a salmon, which using my analogy would be like a family sedan.

This sounds reasonable. Especially since salmon develop in freshwater where there's less oxygen to consume and their metabolic rates are decreased. 

What are the symptoms of mercury poisoning for a reasonably healthy adult?

Just so I can get all nervous and paranoid?

 

Sincerely,

Jim

I hear the symptoms are nervousness and paranoia!

-Allen

What are the symptoms of mercury poisoning for a reasonably healthy adult?

Just so I can get all nervous and paranoid?

 

Sincerely,

Jim

I hear the symptoms are nervousness and paranoia!

-Allen

Not surprised. 

Sincerely,

Jim

What are the symptoms of mercury poisoning for a reasonably healthy adult?

Just so I can get all nervous and paranoid?

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Symptoms include: excessive muscle contraction, especially when shaking hands, cravings for live/raw food and beer, and an urge to root for the Saints.

What are the symptoms of mercury poisoning for a reasonably healthy adult?

Just so I can get all nervous and paranoid?

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Symptoms include: excessive muscle contraction, especially when shaking hands, cravings for live/raw food and beer, and an urge to root for the Saints.

Damn.....

 

All joking aside. I plan on getting checked. Will report back and let you all know how it goes.

 

Sincerely,

Jim

What are the symptoms of mercury poisoning for a reasonably healthy adult?

Just so I can get all nervous and paranoid?

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Symptoms include: excessive muscle contraction, especially when shaking hands, cravings for live/raw food and beer, and an urge to root for the Saints.

 

What are the symptoms of mercury poisoning for a reasonably healthy adult?

Just so I can get all nervous and paranoid?

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Symptoms include: excessive muscle contraction, especially when shaking hands, cravings for live/raw food and beer, and an urge to root for the Saints.

Damn.....

 

All joking aside. I plan on getting checked. Will report back and let you all know how it goes.

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Can I have dibs on your spear gun Jim??? 

Eat low on the food chain, eat short-lived fish, and dont retain trophies for dinner. 

I heard someone bitching that Monterey was full of sardines and squid but no WSB.  Not as exciting, but a bucket full of calamari and dines is a lot of tasty food!

   There are herbal  cleansing remedies that will help eliminate  mercury from your body. 

All joking aside. I plan on getting checked. Will report back and let you all know how it goes.

What better way to honor Joel.

What are the symptoms of mercury poisoning for a reasonably healthy adult?

Just so I can get all nervous and paranoid?

Jim, how funny you should ask. Nervousness and paranoia are a few of the main symptoms. Not kidding.

So JIM.....  What are your results???  Inquiring mind wants to know.

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