The gaming community has recently been baffled with discussions about an unusual discovery made by streamers and gamers.
People are noticing that prolonged use of headphones has led to dents on their heads.
This phenomenon has caught the attention of many individuals in the gaming community, sparking discussions and raising concerns about the potential impact on their physical well-being.
Streamers realize indents in their heads due to prolonged headphone use.
On social media, some posts have gone viral after indicating the dents on their heads caused by prolonged headphone use.
Some streamers and gamers have even taken the bold step of shaving their heads to reveal the unusual shape formed by the constant pressure of their headphones.
In particular, one gamer shared his surprise on Twitter while shaving his head for an experiment.
He exclaimed, "I have a headphone indent in my head! I thought that was just my hair doing that."
Several explanations and theories have emerged regarding this peculiar phenomenon.
A person on Twitter made a lighthearted comment, suggesting that spending excessive time streaming on Twitch could somehow change one's genetic code, leading to a skull that is softer and easier to shape.
Another user saw the dent as a symbol of status, indicating a person's lifelong dedication to gaming, especially if they grew up using heavy headphones.
This unique mark became a recognizable sign among gamers.
People seeing dead bodies with dents on their head be like: Yep, we have a gamer right here, one user said.
I don’t play games and stream but I’m wearing headphones a lot for when producing and listening to music. None of my studio headphones press anywhere on my head, the second user commented.
It’s not actually a dent, it’s just the fluid is displaced because of the constant use of heavy headphones. it’ll eventually go back to normal if they cut back on using them so much, the third user said.
I've always preferred earbuds. I've never liked headphones, another wrote.
I have a big flat spot on my head. Might be related to head trauma when I was a child. You could set a glass on it, someone revealed.
However, these dents do not result in any serious harm to the skull.
A study published in the National Library of Medicine confirms that it would take a considerable force of at least 135 kg to cause even a small fracture in the skull.
So, individuals can be reassured that their headphone use is not permanently changing the shape of their heads.
But, using headphones for long periods can have other possible effects.
Experts are cautious that extended exposure to loud sounds can lead to permanent hearing damage.
They should restrict headphone usage to a maximum of 90 minutes each day, and keep the volume at 80% or lower.
A study conducted by the National Acoustic Laboratories highlights that surpassing 85 decibels, similar to being near a running lawn mower, can pose considerable risks to one's hearing.
