tanning beds are tuned to emit as much UVA radiation as possible: UVA is longer-wavelength UltraViolet light that penetrates the skin and causes melanin to be generated (hence, tanning). UVB is shorter-wavelength, higher-energy ultraviolet that causes burning. The difference is that the sun emits UVA and UVB... so the result of overtanning is a nasty sunburn... but tanning beds emit much more UVA and much less UVB.

Thus, when you use a tanning bed you are more likely to tan than burn, but you're still causing your body to ramp up its melanin production, and you are still soaking yourself in ultra-violet radiation (note: melanoma cancer comes from when those melanin-producing cells go apeshit).

Like most things... tanning is best in moderation. While there is skin-cancer risk for using tanning beds.... it is lower than the risk of repeatedly burning yourself with natural sunlight.

Just make sure to keep a check on any "nasty" moles (moles that weren't there before or seemed to start moving outside their borders) and have a dermatologist check you out occasionally.

Loves to you all, and ya'll sound fabulous.

Said by: Psyton at March 24, 2006 07:39 AM

Great show again, guys and Miss Ronnie! Every episode with Miss Ronnie is guaranteed to be great, and this one was no exception. As far as the bad week for Miss Ronnie, just remember that each day can and will get better if you make it so. Stay strong, Miss Ronnie!

Said by: David at March 24, 2006 08:44 AM

Oh, yeah, I forgot to mention that I also enjoyed the Soloflex ads when I was a teenager. Between that and my love of GQ, its a wonder I ever doubted I was gay...

Said by: David at March 24, 2006 08:46 AM

nice show. :-)

It's wonderful to hear how much these parents care about their gay son. I admire their willingness to learn more about his lifestyle. Their efforts to make the world a more educated, tolerant, accepting place through PFLAG are really wonderful. I'm sure the support they give other parents of glt-kids is very very valuable. Keep on going!

Listening to your show, I only felt kind of sorry for their other son. :-o

btw: Marc: you have an amazing voice ;-)

Thorsten
(Cologne, Germany)

Said by: Thorsten at March 24, 2006 08:49 AM

Hey guys!!!!

As usual, another fantastic episode of the Feast of Fools. I laughed all the way to work this morning on the train. I have to say that with everything bad that happens to all of us in life, there will be good as well. Ms. Ronnie, keep your head up and let positive thoughts wash over you all day, every day. Fausto and Marc, I can't wait to see you and the rest of the gang at the Meet & Greet in New York on April 13th! Maybe I'll carry you around the room on my back Fausto, lol. You'll have a human chariot. Ms. Ronnie, use the casuela on me baby, I can handle it!

BIG HUG to all of you.

-Larry P. aka BIG PAPI L

Said by: BIG PAPI L at March 24, 2006 10:56 AM

Great Job... glad to hear you guys are still working out...

Let me know if you need me to ramp up that workout...

Be sure to eat before you workout, especially if you are doing legs... they are a large muscle and draw a lot of blood out of the body. If you havent had anything to eat, or are just using caffine it can cause an imbalance in the body that can lead to a feeling similar to that of a panic attack, so be careful...

Love you guys... and cant wait to see you finally in April!!

Mike--

Said by: Mike B. at March 24, 2006 11:44 AM

Greatpodcast as always. I hope Miss Ronnie, Fausto and marcand all who need a good weekend, haveone. I'm sorry, but I couldn't stop laughing as you guys discussed the GFog letter. It was kindaa lame for him to not having a realationship with you guys and just want help. for some reason I couldn't stop laughing. I'm bitching for you guys, and I kinda feel quilty about feeling that way, but too bad. I 'll bug ya later! later from the loser from the north

Said by: rochelle (from MN) at March 24, 2006 12:44 PM

Awesome show, as always...
Thanks for the shout Ms. Ronnie!!!
Feel better Marc!!!

Keepin it real FOF style, Grace

Said by: uibriain at March 24, 2006 05:30 PM

I'm sorry sweetie ya'll had a bad week but look on the other side you're still here...another day...And by the way I don't sound like Shirley Q. Liquor because I have a southern accent. Well I do admit I can sound like someone's southern grandmother at times especially when i have little to much to drink..lol

Said by: darius at March 24, 2006 09:30 PM

Sorry to hear, that you're havin' a terrible week. If it makes you guys feel any better, I had a horrible week as well. Thank Buddha for Feast of Fools podcast to bring a little laughter (just a little, unfortunately -- the week was that bad) to my otherwise miserable existence this week. :-(

You guys are my life saver. L.

Said by: Lucas at March 25, 2006 12:30 AM

OUCH! Everything went ot Hell in a hand basket this week, eh? That totally bites! Marc, please get checked out by your doctor, just to make sure everything is A-OK! Miss Ronnie, keep your chin up. Take it, as you said, one day at a time, cause if Bonnie Franklin could do it, so can you! heh! ;)
I wish I could be in NYC when you have the meet & great but alas, I’m stuck in Florida… which is fine by me. Besides, it’s way too damned cold there for me!

Great show, as usual! FOF never disappoints!
Keep up the GREAT P-casting, guys!

Said by: Dave in Tampa at March 25, 2006 07:55 PM

Wow...I've listened to this episode 6 times so far! But thats counting a LONG car ride...

And I finally bought The Baby Teeth Album, yay!

-Grace

Said by: uibriain at March 25, 2006 09:25 PM

To be honest Dave, neither of us currently has health care (we're trying to find some good options) but out finances are razor thin.

Said by: Fausto at March 25, 2006 11:51 PM

Man.. did EVERYONE have a shitty week this week? I was so ready for the weekend you don't even KNOW...

I laughed OUT LOUD at the shout out... but I must say I am not really that bruised anymore. Hell, I got over it long ago. Although I still haven't met David Cerda... not quite sure what to say to him when/if I do... Hmmm. I'll have to think about that. :)

After all, I'm still here, I still love you guys, and I ain't going anywhere anytime soon.

And Marc... take care of yourself babe... take it easy this weekend and rest. Don't scare us like that again. :)

Said by: RcktMan at March 26, 2006 12:37 AM

Thanks for a great show guys!

Hang in there Miss Ronnie.. I feel your pain on the school pressure. I worked full time AND went to school full time for two years straight, no breaks. I was gone from 6am to 10:30pm M-F! You can do it.. It's tough, but you'll get into a routine and make it happen. It'll all be worth it in the end.

Said by: Mike J at March 28, 2006 01:51 PM

I was so busted on the train this morning heading to work!! I was laughing out loud as Ms. Ronnie talked about her week. The three of you kill me every morning - thank god for this podcast. Keep it up!

Said by: Scott at March 28, 2006 08:03 PM

Hello ,

I love your show. Added myself to your frapper map. I dont even have a ipod.

Have you guys ever been to london yetfor a visit?

I love ronnie's comments.

hehe

Paul.

Said by: paul at April 2, 2006 06:23 AM