Proof Positive that the next generation will be all right.

[chknltl]

OK so the article is a couple of years old but I think it is worth bringing to the lounge. Besides, I have grown tired hearing folks, (not fellow DUERS of course), potty mouthing the way kids act these days.

First some background:

Today's New York Times profiles an invention that emits a high-frequency sound designed to annoy people younger than 20. Apparently, people older than 30 can't hear it. Howard Stapleton of Barry, Wales invented the device, called the Mosquito, to drive away teenagers loitering around storefronts. From the NYT:
A trip to Spar here in Barry confirmed the strange truth of the phenomenon. The Mosquito is positioned just outside the door. Although this reporter could not hear anything, being too old, several young people attested to the fact that yes, there was a noise, and yes, it was extremely annoying. (more at: http://www.boingboing.net/2005/11/30/antiteenager-sound-w.html#previouspost )

but when life hands some kids a lemon:

http://www.boingboing.net/2006/05/24/kids-turn-teen-repel.html#previouspost

To those under 20 DUers who are about to inherit our mess: :thumbsup: