So far this is just a theory, but it's something that's beginning to come under investigation. Apparently, Japanese entertainment magazine BARKS has alleged that a powered-on Wii emits a sound frequency which falls right into the range to which cockroaches are attracted. This could lend itself to a few uninvited roommates for gamers who are too busy waggling their remotes to invest some time in a little basic housekeeping.
I wouldn't run to the store and drop a week's pay on insecticide just yet, and please keep in mind that this is just a theory, and one that is likely to be debunked eventually. Although, if you find yourself trying out that new Wii Fit Board and hear some crunching under it as you lean one way or the other, don't say I didn't warn you.
[Thanks to Brad for moonspeak translation, and Matthew for the link]
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2:20 PM on 12.13.2007
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But its ok, just put some food under your Wii fit and crunch away, or get the fly swatter attachment for your Wiimote, the new game roach-hunter, and have some fun.
Maybe that VCR does the same thing that Wii might be doing. It's possible.
*Puts on hat and walks out the door, whistling*
@theexcel
That would be awesome. Someone call the Mythbusters!
2. Figure out how to secretly use Wii to give our cockroaches an advantage
3. ??????
4. Profit
They are annoying motherfuckers, though, aren't they?
ZOMG! A NEW ZELDA THAT'S EXACTLY THE SAME! YAY! I GET TO PLAY THE SAME STORY OVER AND FUCKING OVER! IT'S FINE BECAUSE I'VE BEEN CONDITIONED TO LOVE THIS! GURSTMANN GIVES AN OVER AVERAGE SCORE THAT ISN'T A 9.5 OR ABOVE!? FUCK HIM, AND FUCK HIS FAMILY!
But then again, we're talking about the gaming community. I guess you'll find that level of douche with any platform.
*sigh*
Sadly, I'm grouped in with those people by force.
Wii fanboys are like cockro--SHIT!
also, mythbusters + cockroaches + guns + explosives = amazing.
That's fucking gross man. I hate these things, they're so nasty. Luckily I haven't seen any at any place I've ever lived at. What makes them think this? Can't they just throw a Wii somewhere there are roaches and see if they worship it as a golden god?
And does it only do this while turned on, or does it also do it while it's "sleeping".
Hmm xbox as a roach hotel? Maybe the roach eggs are causing the red rings too?
I guess if they can make electromagnetic waves repel bugs, some unintentional electromagnetic waves from the Wii could attract bugs.
It's not likely though, with the mass amounts of regulations on electronic interference set by the FCC, I doubt this just slipped by when they tested the Wii.
reallly.... how many wii owners have been attacked by bears? much less mauled..... if you have melissophobia.... MAKE SURE to get a wii....
oh wait, but i also live in a crappy building in brooklyn. that probably has something to do with it.
However, in the last 4 months or so, we have had an increase, and yes, this increase correlates with or purchase and enjoyment ofa Wii system.
Not conclusive evidence by any means, but I'll admit, I'm damned curious.
It's easier for poor people to buy it. Poor people have roaches in their house.
IT'S A FACT!!
(rofl)
Cool rumor.
WIN