I saw a story online that some sick people where placing needles in phone boxes/phone booths which where infected with aids
They also put them in seats in the movies.
Is the a urban legend or is it true?.
On the news lately there was a case where a young woman was stabbed twise with a needle and she is waiting for the results of a blood test.
Reason why i ask is that i used a phone booth today i used my sholder to push against the door to get out and then i noticed my arm stings i looked and there was a mark on my arm and its been bleeding.
2007-09-26 07:15:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It's true. they've been putting them on gas pumps in Jacksonville, FL.
2007-09-26 07:18:18 · answer #1 · answered by Academy& Clockworthy 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋
First, one would have to ask what source this person had that provided him/her with needles infected with aids. I don't think there is a free "get your needles infected with aids clinic" anywhere in the U.S.. Perhaps it's a conspiracy by doctors or nurses that draw blood from aids patients all over the U.S. and do this at night for fun but it seems unlikely to me.
Then of course there is the fact that oxygen kills the HIV virus rather quickly so unless it is sealed and you open the air tight plastic and stick yourself it is unlikely. This is why HIV is spread through blood and sexual fluid contact only.
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2007-09-26 16:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by psiexploration 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, unfortunately its not a legend. There were a number of AIDS infected psychos roaming the streets trying to infect others. They are angered and seeking for revenge in public. It is happening in many nations across the globe and that is why AIDS victims are growing rapidly every day. I was watching the evening news a month ago and authorities are asking these victims to come forward and turn themselves in.
Go to the doctors quickly and have a blood test done immediately, I'd rather be safe than sorry. You may think that I'm trying to scare you but hey its your call.
2007-09-26 17:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by Rachelle_of_Shangri_La 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't think that story is true but I would be careful of parks and playgrounds because people are putting razors in the sand and grass. That story I know is true cause there are documented police reports about such things happening in toronto and california.
2007-09-26 15:28:56 · answer #4 · answered by hazeleyes1279 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A quick look at snoops.com shows this to most likely be an urban legend. It would not be bad to see a doctor as it may have been a sharp piece of metal etc...
2007-09-26 14:21:58 · answer #5 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would dare to say that it's real because people are just cruel. Kids are throwing boulders off of Highway over passes and I wouldn't doubt it that someone would be twisted enough to plant needles. Sorry Sweetheart!
2007-09-26 14:19:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I haven't even HEARD of this "urban legend" until now... based on the responses - I see that it's just a legend / hoax & there's been no proof of this happening.
2007-09-26 14:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by Eric C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it's true.
Even if people were doing this, the chances of actually contracting AIDS in this way are virtually zero.
2007-09-27 10:16:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an urban legend. I just posted the Snopes listing of this the other day.
2007-09-26 14:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
i hear they did put needles in vender machines too, we have to becareful everywhere now a days.
2007-09-26 21:40:00 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs. Storm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what happened....It could've been a nail cock-eyed in the door........That person (people) would have to be mentally retarted to do that!!!!
2007-09-26 14:23:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋