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You might have heard about the 'Mosquito,' a device that submits a high-pitched squeal only audible to people under 25, and you might have heard about some folks using it to deter teenage loitering. But have you heard it?
Chances are, if you're in your late 20's or beyond, you never will hear it. Thanks to a tip from Neatorama, we can at least give you the opportunity.
The devices saw a fair bit of press in 2008 when various British governments discussed the gadgets' legality. The municipal government of Kent, for instance, outlawed the devices in June of last year.
For our part, we prefer the old-fashioned way of deterring rowdy teenagers: a grizzled old bouncer sitting underneath a sign reading, "Get grown, or get gone." [From: TrainHorns.net Via: Neatorama]
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Chances are, if you're in your late 20's or beyond, you never will hear it. Thanks to a tip from Neatorama, we can at least give you the opportunity.
The devices saw a fair bit of press in 2008 when various British governments discussed the gadgets' legality. The municipal government of Kent, for instance, outlawed the devices in June of last year.
For our part, we prefer the old-fashioned way of deterring rowdy teenagers: a grizzled old bouncer sitting underneath a sign reading, "Get grown, or get gone." [From: TrainHorns.net Via: Neatorama]
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentspalMar 2nd 2009 1:41PM
Yes, if I turn up the volume, is that the trick. I am 52 and the sound hurt my ears!!!
OnceDeliveranceMar 1st 2009 1:33PM
I'm 30 years old and I can hear it just fine. This borderlines on cruelty if used against teenagers. Should def be banned.
KarainaMar 1st 2009 10:22PM
:-) I couldn't really hear it--but--this seems weird maybe--I felt something! I had my sound turned down but definitely on--and I felt something like an electric shock.I don't know if it's illegal or not, but if people much older than teens can hear it then it's not working for the reason they thought! oh,btw, I'm 55
katyMar 1st 2009 2:34PM
WHAT A SCAM........ I'M 62 AND I CAN HEAR IT.
celibethMar 1st 2009 3:59PM
I'm 27 and I can hear it just fine
bobbyMar 1st 2009 3:59PM
I MUST HAVE THE BEST HEARING IN THE WORLD....I'M 85 YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDING LOL
RebMar 1st 2009 4:04PM
Wonderful, I am 32 and heard it, if I hear it again I will know what it is and can assure you I won't shop there again! I also do mystery shops so this is another reason to not visit a location, wonderful.
SeacrestIsGayMar 1st 2009 4:09PM
I'm 42 (I think) and I can hear it just fine - irritating as hell!
MikeMar 1st 2009 4:10PM
I'm 47 and I can't hear it. I ran it through my recording studio software and dropped it down 1 semitone and I could hear it, so there's a fine threshold between can and cannot.
My dog doesn't like it, that's for sure.
DaveMar 1st 2009 4:14PM
I'm 16, and I don't hear a thing...
MikeMar 1st 2009 4:23PM
For all those who said you can hear it, if had to turn your speakers up all the way to hear it, then you did not really "hear" it......you only heard a tiny fraction of what it really sounds like.
There's a lower frequency hum that comes across when the speakers are turned up very high, but that isn't the sound you're being tested for.....the sound you're looking for is a "needle sharp" continuous beep.
tcoxMar 1st 2009 6:17PM
I heard both a sharp beep of chirp and the humming!
I'm 48 and it is annoying as hell.
I guarantee I will not shop where ever this is used.
The merchants paying for this are getting ripped of big time!
ChristineMar 1st 2009 4:29PM
I'm 41 and I heard it with no problem.
Chas2919Mar 1st 2009 5:07PM
i feel that just killed a bit of my hearing.. are we test dummies right now????
KarenMar 1st 2009 4:34PM
I'm 22, and I can hear it very well. If a place of business were to use this device I would hope that they would have some sort of signs warning people about this awful sound so that nobody thinks something is wrong with their ears. I also think that this sound would run away more than loiterers. I can't see how a continuous squealching in the ears is healthy for even the people who can't hear it. Oh, and what about people who bring their little children with them shopping. Okay, obviously it is flawed; I could keep going on with this.
p curleyMar 1st 2009 5:11PM
I have heard of another application of this technology. Kids obtaining ringtones at these frequencies so teachers won't hear them ringing in class. Kids can text message to their hearts content until the teacher actually sees someone doing it. They won't hear the noise of the phones.
SarahMar 1st 2009 4:48PM
I turn 31 in two days and I heard that just fine. No I didn't have to turn my speakers up (in fact I keep the volume almost off) and no, I didn't hear a low hum as suggested by a previous poster. I heard an incredibly uncomfortable, annoying, very high pitched tone that caused my cats to leave the room & my dog to start growling at my computer. My 68 year old mom was at the house for a visit and she heard it as well. Makes you question the validity doesn't it?
LisaMar 1st 2009 4:47PM
nearly 43 and I hear it VERY well.
GuitarguyMar 1st 2009 4:58PM
That is annoying as HELL!! I'm 19 and can hear it WAY too well
NevaehMar 1st 2009 4:50PM
I can hear it (I'm 28). I've heard this before at one of the local stores where kids tend to hang out. It may not be nice but it works.