Cover your mouth

When I saw the official photo released of the new “American Idol” judges, I felt a little sick to my stomach.

Perhaps I miss Simon?  Dread the start of the new season?  Or could it be a natural reaction to all the creases and crevices in Steven Tyler’s face — you know, that feeling you get after stepping off a bumpy roller coaster ride?

Turns out — it’s probably just the singing.

Researchers at Singapore’s National University Hospital found that singing spreads cold and flu germs more effectively than coughing or sneezing.  A trained voice in particular produces a stronger, more penetrating plume of infection into the air.

Well, do-re-mi.

The researchers were conducting the study to determine how far to recommend spacing beds in hospitals that treat airborne illnesses.

Perhaps the results will bring a quick end to this season of “American Idol,” too.

One can only hope.

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2 Responses to Cover your mouth

  1. I don’ think all those crevasses are from singing. Rock stars lead one hell of a life style. I can see how germs could spread easier though. I’ll try not to sing when I have a cold from now on. Not that I can anyway.

    It is an interesting photo though. Three people you would NEVER think to see together.

    I don’t miss Simon. Since leaving AI though, he has gone up a notch on my list of pretentious people to hate. I think being engaged has something to with him mellowing out.

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