Getting sick from competitions

[CornerCutter]

The flu is so bad this year. This thread is inspired by some other posts I have seen on the forums. I was wondering if you have been to a competition and caught the Flu or a cold because of other people spreading germs, you being tired, etc.

 

[Kit Clement]

Definitely have had my share of colds after competitons. Kids are gross, cubes are even worse.

 

[AlphaSheep]

My fiance is a kindergarten teacher. By the time I get to a comp, I've already been exposed to every strain of flu for the season and built up an immunity.

 

[Reed Merrill]

^lol.

On a more serious note though, I've had two minor flus, and I even got vaccinated! I can't say much about comps though, since my city rarely has them, but I bet all the scrambling and sharing cubes isn't helping with the spread of germs.

 

[ItzSomebody]

Never got sick from a competition.

 

[CornerCutter]

Definitely have had my share of colds after competitons. Kids are gross, cubes are even worse.

^lol.

On a more serious note though, I've had two minor flus, and I even got vaccinated! I can't say much about comps though, since my city rarely has them, but I bet all the scrambling and sharing cubes isn't helping with the spread of germs.

Yeah.
Sharing cubes, everyone touching timers, pens, etc. = Germs spreading easily

I haven't got sick yet, but I am very careful to keep my hands clean. Washing then many times throughout the day, hand sanitizer, and washing hands before eating anything.

 

[AidanNoogie]

I can see how it would be pretty easy to get sick at a comp but it's not like it's a whole lot deferent then going to Walmart and touching items on display.

 

[FireCuber]

Nope....Never gotten sick from one, and I hope I never do.

 

[Kit Clement]

I can see how it would be pretty easy to get sick at a comp but it's not like it's a whole lot deferent then going to Walmart and touching items on display.

Cubes are inherently pretty gross though. Dirt/gunk gets caught inside the cubes, which means the outside gets somewhat dirty too, especially if thin lubes are used. Items on display at a store may get a variety of people using them, but are not heavily used like a cube is.

Also, when you're running/scrambling cubes at a competition, you're getting a whole variety of different people's dirt and germs. In that case it's way worse than the exposure of just touching display items at the store. I teach for a living, and never are my hands after teaching anywhere close to as grimy/dirty as they are after being at a competition.

 

[CLL Smooth]

I’m getting sick of competitions too. Too many people, so much pressure, no open bar. Can someone bring a ping pong table next time?

 

[FireCuber]

I’m getting sick of competitions too. Too many people, so much pressure, no open bar. Can someone bring a ping pong table next time?

I don't think he means that kind of "sick"...I think he means getting sick like with the flu.

 

[AidanNoogie]

I don't think he means that kind of "sick"...I think he means getting sick like with the flu.

It's a joke...

 

[CornerCutter]

Also, when you're running/scrambling cubes at a competition, you're getting a whole variety of different people's dirt and germs.

And then eating pizza right after or during.

 

[AidanNoogie]

And then eating pizza right after or during.

Most people wash their hands before they eat...

 

[CornerCutter]

Most people wash their hands before they eat...

Not from what I've seen. Last comp people were eating pizza while judging and scrambling.

 

[AidanNoogie]

Not from what I've seen. Last comp people were eating pizza while judging and scrambling.

I feel like you have just as much of a chance getting sick hanging out with friends and being around people as you do being at a comp.

 

[CornerCutter]

I feel like you have just as much of a chance getting sick hanging out with friends and being around people as you do being at a comp.

Germs are spread easily at competitions because there are lots of people and everyone is touching the same things. Walmart there are still lots of people but everyone is not touching the same things except the carts which (studies have shown) are very dirty. That along with eating and being tired, can make it a good place for spreading germs and getting sick.

 

[AidanNoogie]

Germs are spread easily at competitions because there are lots of people and everyone is touching the same things. Walmart there are still lots of people but everyone is not touching the same things except the carts which (studies have shown) are very dirty. That along with eating and being tired, can make it a good place for spreading germs and getting sick.

Im always around people, go to stores a lot and have 5 siblings so I'm not worried about getting sick at a comp. btw touching other people's cubes is your choice.

 

[JustAnotherGenericCuber]

Im always around people, go to stores a lot and have 5 siblings so I'm not worried about getting sick at a comp. btw touching other people's cubes is your choice.

But you don't really have a choice about other people touching your cubes

 

[Kit Clement]

touching other people's cubes is your choice.

But you don't really have a choice about other people touching your cubes

And if you're asked to judge, scramble or run, you have no choice but to touch cubes.