Whistling Under Zee Influence
Brought on by playing the whistle with a volatile substance on one’s fingers.
Those of you blessed with more common sense than I will probably never experience this problem. I replaced the fuel filler hose on my car last night (getting gas on my hands in the process) and immediately hopped in and took it to the gas station to fill up. As is my wont, at each stoplight I took out my whistle to play while waiting for my turn. As the trip progressed, I noticed that I was getting lightheaded, and finally realized I’d gotten WUZI from breathing in the gas fumes off my fingers every time I took a breath–I hadn’t even thought about the chimney effect the whistle would have on the vapors, plus the fact that playing brought my hands directly beneath my nose. Alas, for my safety and that of my fellow drivers, I was forced to stop playing until I got home and washed up. I wouldn’t have gotten WUZI if I’d cleaned up in the first place, I realize now. So I pass this on in the hopes that my experience can help others avoid this affliction. If anyone else has ever gotten WUZI, please share so I can feel less stupid.
Well, I used to get lightheaded trying to play a set of reels on a Shaw whistle, through hyperventilation, but I’m not sure that counts. Plus I wasn’t driving or operating heavy machinery at the time.
Since squashing the mouthpiece closed a bit I’ve brought the breath requirements within my limits while not affecting the sound noticeably.
I can sympathize with you on that one have just replaced my fuel filter on my vehicle yesterday and smelling like fumes to the gas station & home. Fortunately, no whistle was involved since it was my wife’s car. NOTE TO SELF: buy whistle for wife’s car
Come on, own up, how many play in the car (whistles you fool!)? This is one of the advantages of mail order. If you buy in a shop, you just HAVE to try it on the way home. Only sitting still in traffic, me lud, honest!
forgive me if i seem like a downer but i realized that playing whistle at a stop light is probably as dangerous as while driving. if you were rear-ended that whistle would probably be sticking out of the back of you head. on a lighter note my whistles are often sticky with honey and the fume of good malt
Worry not tansy…the shop has a car park - a lot safer than at home where I have five under 14s, a cat and two mad dogs waiting to do damage. Arguably, malt whisky alters one’s perception and could still lead to a dentistry bill :roll:
