In a recent social media tale, a TikTok user left a woman utterly surprised with a revelation about an indent on her pinky finger, attributed to her phone-holding habit. People often hold their phones more than they’d like to admit. In fact, this story highlights a prevailing belief in a theory known as the smartphone pinky, suggesting that constant phone use may leave an indelible mark on the pinky.
Smartphone Pinky May Be a Myth
This intriguing narrative unfolded through the lens of TikTok content creator Callum Joyce. He discussed the pinky theory on his podcast, Bedtime Stories, in collaboration with co-presenter Hannah. The duo discussed the impact of phone usage on a human’s physical features, particularly the little fingers.
With people glued to their screens, their smartphones often rest on their pinkies. Callum explains that because people hold their phones so much, their little fingers actually get an indent in them. Hannah was intrigued by this revelation and prompted to test the theory with her own phone. Her response was one of astonishment because she confirmed the theory to herself.
Smartphones Burden the Thumbs
However, not everyone is convinced by this notion. Some TikTok users took to the comments section to voice their skepticism. One commenter argued that all fingers have an indent, and another claimed that they had it on theirs but only used the right hand. Nevertheless, there were counterarguments as well, with one person explaining that the pinky that holds the phone is deeper than the rest because it bears the weight. In the midst of these varying opinions, one person insisted that they didn’t hold their phone like that.
While a slight curvature in the pinky may not seem detrimental, experts caution that it could potentially have long-term consequences. Pareena Patel, a pharmacist, noted that while there’s no clinical evidence to support the existence of the smartphone pinky, repetitive strain from excessive phone use could impact muscular function and even damage joints, particularly in the thumb and wrist areas.
Ultimately, the concern should not be about the pinky because the thumb is the finger that people should really be concerned about. Overusing the thumb for scrolling can lead to repetitive strain injuries, causing soreness and inflammation due to the repetitive movements involved. So, while smartphone pinky may remain a debated topic, it’s essential to be mindful of the potential strain that constant phone use can place on the hands and fingers. People should be especially mindful of how they use their thumbs.
Nike’s Most Popular Racing Shoe Is Finally Getting a Reboot
The world of running shoes changed with the first Nike Vaporfly. Since then, the shoes have kept getting better and better. Today, almost every performance-wear brand has got their own version of the revolutionary shoes and its carbon fiber plate. Naturally, the reboot model, called Vaporfly 3, sparked quite a bit of interest among athletes and marathon runners. So, what’s so good about them?
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly 3
Many athletes are wondering whether the newer model is worth it. The quick answer is, yes. Let’s find out why. Firstly, the new model comes with a more sculpted design than Nike Vaporfly 4%. The brand has also claimed the rebooted version restored more energy than the original. Other than that, significant changes really come from the new model’s design.
The lateral Swoosh of this model is not as oversized as the previous one. It provides a more modest look and pays homage to the original Nike Vaporfly worn by many athletes back in 2017. The midsole has gone through a complete transformation.
The Nike Vaporfly 3 has a midsole carved entirely via foam. Another distinctive change is that designers have cut a wedge of foam on each side of the shoe, plus one from the sole. So, the new model is not as sleek as Vaporfly 2.
Other Versions of Nike’s Ulitmate Running Shoe
We shouldn’t overlook all other versions of Nike Vaporfly, though. First launched in 2017, the original shoe has seen so many updates that it is becoming harder and harder to come up with improvements. Designers of today have to rely on out-of-the-box thinking to invent even better running shoes.
Some of the notable prior versions of the Nike Vaporfly shoe include Vaporfly Next% 2, Vaporfly Next%, and AlphaFly. The latter version has sacks of air packed inside the midsole and has been used to break the two-hour marathon barrier.
Finally, the new model works pretty much the same way as all other versions. Namely, it relies on a combination of a carbon fiber plate and soft running foam. As Nike has stated more than once, their performance shoes are likely to help athletes recover faster from long runs.