Humor - Wanted: Int'l Symbol for Sleep Apnea

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:08 pm

Okay, you know that int'l symbol for disabled access?

en.wikipedia DOT org/wiki/International_Symbol_of_Accessibility

That's the blue and white sign we in the US use for designating parking spaces reserved for those with disabilities.

Well, I want a symbol that looks very similar, but that is for hoseheads. Like, a round face with a nasal mask on it, and a hose, and maybe some zzzz's.... Then we can print blue t-shirts with white symbols on them, and wear them to work on those days when we are feeling particularly sleep deprived.

I'm having one of those days, and I keep making goofy mistakes. Like asking Human Resources for a Mileage Claim form, instead of a timesheet...

So, where's my favorite artist? I need some art!!!!

LOL,
Babette the Bumbling

drummergirl410 · Post by **drummergirl410** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:15 pm

Hey I like that idea! I'll take that challenge!

darthlucy · Post by **darthlucy** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:19 pm

That would rock! Can't wear a t-shirt to work, but could hang a sign on my office door!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:34 pm

If someone creates the art, you could put it on anything you wanted.

We could start a cafepress storefront and raise money for indigent hoseheads. People could apply for "mask-ships" and get their masks bought for them when they can't get one from their idiot DME or Insurance.

LOL,
B.

lilsheba · Post by **lilsheba** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:40 pm

awesome idea...I can't create digital art very well but I'm sure someone can come up with something.

drummergirl410 · Post by **drummergirl410** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:45 pm

I'll give it a try! Will post the outcome if it's not too shabby! Other artists feel free to do the same though!

roster · Post by **roster** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:15 pm

Cliff · Post by **Cliff** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:56 pm

I will need to put some thought into this....International huh?......hmmm

msheda · Post by **msheda** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:03 pm

It seems like a few years back I ran across a site on the net that would generate them for you. (can't find it now... is it just me, or are all the really good nonsense sites drying up? )

I was thinking something along the lines of (forgive the ascii art)

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drummergirl410 · Post by **drummergirl410** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:27 pm

Here's mine!

EDIT: I did some searching and didn't find a symbol already out there, but did find out that a black wristband is used for sleep apnea awareness. Check out the link!
http://www.personalizedcause.com/shop/index.html

echo · Post by **echo** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:01 pm

ok ok it's not a stick figure i know

echo · Post by **echo** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:02 pm

In all seriousness though I like yours drummergirl!

SleepingBeauty · Post by **SleepingBeauty** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:50 pm

hmmm disappeared. Oh well, I was just playing around anyway!

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:23 pm

The Perfect thing for a symbol, of perfect sleep.

Slumber that's peacefull, and lasts forever.
Jim

lilsheba · Post by **lilsheba** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:45 pm

drummergirl's is awesome I like it...still interested in seeing what else comes up.

Mask