It makes you MOODY?
That's really funny.
Are you afraid that it makes your butt look big?
I guess you don't care about US dependence on foriegn sources of energy?
Or are you one of those people that believe there is an umlimited amount of non-renewable resources on the globe?
Poor widdle moody Texan father of two. Don't get your panties in a bunch.
First of all, these kids are passing out fluorescent bulbs in a misguided attempt to "fight global warming", not reduce dependence on foreign oil. Second, it DOES have a definite emotional effect on some people. The wavelength of the fluorescent light can be irritating and cause crankiness. Do you happen to have one on now?
Global warming? On the first day of spring (2 days ago), the temperature in Pennsylvania was below freezing. So much for global WARMING....
So you are an authority on how other people feel?
WOW! You're good!
We don't use much in the way of "foreign sources of energy" for electricity generation. Coal, nuclear, natural gas and hydro make up about 95% of our yearly generation. Use all the florescent bulbs you like, but it won't make a damn bit of difference in our energy imports.
I use them in spots for general illumination where the light tends to be on many hours a day and I was replacing bulbs frequently. I have other fixtures with 50-cent incandescent bulbs that haven't been changed in 15 years or more because they don't get many hours of use. It makes no sense to spend 10 times more for a bulb in those areas.
The standard fluorescent bulbs do suck for reading lamps or where good color is important. They give a yellow/green cast and are harder on the eyes for those doing close work unless you spend even more on color balanced bulbs.
I didn't know Germany gave a rat's ass about US energy policy. I read a report some time ago about the effects of florescent light on the moods of humans. Google it yourself, Der Funnyboy!