Can I Sue for Cello Scrotum Hoax?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of "cello scrotum," a purported ailment linked to playing the cello, and the implications of a reported hoax regarding this condition. Participants reflect on their personal experiences with musical instruments and the impact of such claims on their lives and careers. The conversation includes humor and anecdotes related to various musical instruments and associated maladies.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over the revelation that "cello scrotum" was a hoax, suggesting it negatively impacted their career choices.
  • Another participant mentions "guitar nipple" and questions its validity as a real ailment, echoing the sentiment of lost opportunities.
  • Several participants share humorous anecdotes about their experiences with different instruments, including drums and accordions, and the pains associated with playing them.
  • A participant humorously questions whether the number of children a drummer has correlates with their rhythm, indicating a light-hearted take on the topic.
  • One participant claims to have had to stop playing a string instrument due to a non-fictional reason, introducing the term "Harp Helmet."
  • Another participant humorously misinterprets the original report, claiming it referred to "jello scrotum" and discusses its supposed effects.
  • A participant jokingly suggests suing their parents for misleading information about Santa Claus, linking it to their career aspirations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the validity of the ailments discussed or the implications of the hoax. Multiple competing views and humorous takes remain throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes various personal anecdotes and humorous interpretations, which may not accurately reflect the original medical claims or their implications.

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Back in grade school, I had to choose an instrument to play. My favorite instrument was the cello until I read this report: http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Maladies+in+musicians.+(Review+Article)-a089830777

Who wants to get "cello scrotum"? I had to settle for accordion, as I found no maladies associated with that. People hate accordion players. I became introverted and developed antisocial behaviors and even quit playing accordion.

Now, 35 years later, Elaine Murphy admits the ailment she reported in the British Medical Journal in 1974 was nothing more than a hoax.

35 years later?! My whole career is gone already! :mad:

And now I hear "guitar nipple" might not even be a real ailment. I could have been a rock star!
 
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BobG said:
And now I hear "guitar nipple" might not even be a real ailment. I could have been a rock star!

If you live in US of A, I would say yes.
 
When i played drums, well dustbin lids, i suffered a variety of pains.
 
wolram said:
When i played drums, well dustbin lids, i suffered a variety of pains.

Is it true you can tell whether a drummer has good rhythm or not by how many kids he has?

Or is having kids even an issue for drummers?
 
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Ahem.. by the way, that advice was not free. You can transfer me $10 or someone capable of paying in nature.
 
Old roadie tip: How can you tell when the riser is level? Drool is coming out of both sides of the drummer's mouth.
 
BobG said:
Is it true you can tell whether a drummer has good rhythm or not by how many kids he has?

Or is having kids even an issue for drummers?

That is a hard question to answer, i can only say personally i suffered to much pain while
practising the bin lids to even think about kids, mind you i was only eight.
 
BobG said:
Who wants to get "cello scrotum"? I had to settle for accordion, as I found no maladies associated with that. People hate accordion players. I became introverted and developed antisocial behaviors and even quit playing accordion.
I guess you've never been to a Polka dance. The people who love Polka, love accordian players!
 
turbo-1 said:
Old roadie tip: How can you tell when the riser is level? Drool is coming out of both sides of the drummer's mouth.

Drummer went into the music shop, picked some stuff up, and said "please can I have this trombone and this accordion?". The salesman says "fine, take the fire extinguisher, but the radiator is staying here!"
 
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Astronuc said:
I guess you've never been to a Polka dance. The people who love Polka, love accordian players!

I did know a female accordion player that was pretty popular. She played topless and called herself, "Lady in Pain".
 
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I also had to pack in playing a certain string instrument due to a similar although non-fictional reason:

Harp Helmet
 
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The 1974 B.M.J. report was not referring to cello scrotum it was referring to jello scrotum and it relates to the severe wobbles certain parts of the anatomy suffer from when subjected to certain musical frequencies.It concluded that if affected one should go to the seaside with a can of fosters and a packet of ritz.
 
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Can I sue my parents for that crap about Santa too? If it wasn't for that I'd probably be a high earner by now, or in MI6 or an astronaut or somit.
 

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