Kate Smith on fri 11 apr 97
While I take the concern seriously, I thought a bit'o humor to the group
following the thread would be of value.
Dear Dr. Science,
What are metalloids?
------John Credelle, Seattle, WA
When a heavy metal fan goes too far in his worship of things metallic,
he changes species, evolving, homo sapien to metalloid. The first signs
of this transformation are obvious...a desire to wear only black, to
sport outrageously spiked and moussed hair, to affect a pasty white
complexion, never venturing into sunlight, and the over-use of mascara.
For the first few months the process is still reversible and hopeful
parents often wait for their child to "grow out of it." However, when
the twisted youth in question begins to eat rodents and fancies himself
a vampire, the time for professional intervention has long since passed.
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