So, your favorite NFL team, the 49ers, is in the midst of a meltdown akin to your WiFi when too many devices are connected? Everybody’s got a theory—”it’s the electrical substation!” They claim electromagnetic fields (EMF) are wreaking havoc on player ligaments, making them as fragile as that one piece of overcooked pasta. But, spoiler alert: That’s completely bonkers.
According to the Washington Post (seriously, they do real journalism), this viral theory is about as sound as a broken record. If EMF was the culprit, we’d all be limping around with torn ACLs and chronic back pain from binge-watching shows in the weirdest positions.
Meet Peter Cowan, the self-proclaimed EMF expert who championed this theory. He’s like that friend who insists the ghost in their attic is the reason for their bad luck—interesting idea, but show me the proof! Cowan had no credible evidence to back it up and even admitted to his oversight about the 49ers practicing in a new location. It’s as if he thought Santa Clara was a new dish at his favorite taco stand instead of the team’s home. But here’s the kicker: Cowan maintains this electrical substation is still a player in the injury game.
Combine food for thought with your favorite gridiron tea and you’ve got a recipe for a good laugh. It seems sometimes, when our teams are struggling, we’re ready to blame the universe instead of acknowledging good ol’ coincidence or bad luck.
So, next time someone mentions EMF as an excuse for sports injuries, just nod, smile, and remember: life is a game of chance, not an electromagnetic conspiracy.
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