leviramsey Posted May 12, 2009 VT Supporter Posted May 12, 2009 Take this test to find out Clicking the play button below will produce a tone that is generally only heard by people under the age of 25. It has been used as a deterrent device to keep teenagers from loitering in malls and shops, and sounds similar to a buzzing mosquito. Typically the longer you listen to it, the more annoying it gets. For the record: I passed (and am older than 25). And that site might be a good option if you want to do http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpa8whzwAE...
KAZZAM Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 i could hear it im 24 and have chronic tenitis aswell.
Kitey Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 I wonder if there'll be someone who can't hear it as I'm considerably older than 25 and hear it.
johnsonp Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 whhhooo I am 36 and I heard it. Ive got some cider, who's coming down the park to get pissed
mjmooney Posted May 12, 2009 VT Supporter Posted May 12, 2009 Guess what? I couldn't hear it (cue gasps of amazement all round). This is fantastic news as it means I can now loiter in malls to my heart's content.
briggaman Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 I'm 24 and I couldn't hear it, even though my hearing seems to be going down the pan for some reason. Was there actually a sound there or is this a joke? I'm worried now...
Phumfeinz Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 I could hear it, intermittently. It kept coming and going.
Stevo985 Posted May 12, 2009 VT Supporter Posted May 12, 2009 I can't hear it, but my computer doesn't have any speakers sooooo.....
Kitey Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 whhhooo I am 36 and I heard it. Ive got some cider, who's coming down the park to get pissed
LondonLax Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 I'm 24 and I couldn't hear it, even though my hearing seems to be going down the pan for some reason. Was there actually a sound there or is this a joke? I'm worried now... Did you press the play button?? It is quite an annoying high pitch squeeking sound....
mjmooney Posted May 12, 2009 VT Supporter Posted May 12, 2009 I'm 24 and I couldn't hear it, even though my hearing seems to be going down the pan for some reason. Was there actually a sound there or is this a joke? I'm worried now...Listen to a lot of loud music? Obviously at my age it's not surprising that I've lost a lot of high-frequency hearing, but I know my hearing was shagged when I was in my 20s anyway, due to going to a lot of rock gigs, and indeed playing in bands myself. We've done that tone test at home before, and my elder daughter (22) can only hear it intermittently, almost certainly for the same reasons - she's a fan of loud rock. What our parents warned us about was true. Whether we care or not is another matter. It makes you go deaf, you know.
sellyoakvilla Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 I go to a lot of concerts too, I'd say at least two a week on average as I've gone through weeks where I've gone to five or even six... looks like I'll be going deaf too then.
Artetasgirl Posted May 12, 2009 Visiting Supporter Posted May 12, 2009 They put these up around the shops by ours a few years ago cos it was a "hang out" for teenagers and they caused trouble. Have to say it does get really annoying. For the record, I'm under 25 and could hear it.
LondonLax Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 I go to a lot of concerts too, I'd say at least two a week on average as I've gone through weeks where I've gone to five or even six... looks like I'll be going deaf too then. You can wear ear plugs. It cuts out the damaging frequency. If you go to a LOT of gigs it is worth it, especially if you want to play music too.
Santa_Rosa Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 Not by 33 if I'm anything to go by tho Sellyoak. And I'm a Donington/Glasto/Big Chill veteran.
sellyoakvilla Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 Not sure about ear plugs, seen the sign for them being sold at Academy but when I did ask once they never had any - I think they just put the sign up incase anyone comes in and checks health and safety.
JoeFoSho Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 Bloody hell, I was getting worried then. It was saying "Now Playing" and I couldn't hear shit then I realised I needed to allow the active X control thing and I wish I hadn't. They put that outside shops? The bastards! That is a frigging horrible noise, only nails on a chalk board could top that.
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