Heavy metal music addiction is 'disability' - GoFuckYourself.com

Sarah_Jayne · 06-21-2007, 02:40 AM

Rock addiction is 'disability'

A heavy metal fan has been awarded sickness handouts after doctors said his addiction to music was a disability.

The ruling means Roger Tullgren, 42, will pocket thousands of pounds in state benefits to help finance his 36-year obsession.

His boss is also letting him play his ear-splitting music at work and giving him time off for concerts, reports the Daily Mirror.

It marks an end to Roger's 10-year bid to have his "condition", which began when he started listening to Ozzy Osbourne's band Black Sabbath in 1971, officially classified as a handicap.

Bedecked in his traditional heavy metal skull and crossbones jewellery he said: "Some might say I should grow up and learn to listen to other types of music but I can't.

"Heavy metal is my lifestyle. The fact I am into music so much has affected my work situation to the extent that I have had to quit some jobs."

Roger will get a £65 a week top up to the money he earns as a part-time restaurant dishwasher so he can buy concert tickets and CDs.

And the tattooed rocker, from Hassleholm in southern Sweden, hopes it will pay his expenses for playing in his band Silverland.

The Swedish Unemployment Service said: "Because heavy metal dominates so many aspects of his life, the Employment Service has agreed to pay part of Mr Tullgren's salary in disability benefits."

It stepped in after occupational psychologists performed extensive tests before classifying him "disabled".

But another Swedish occupational therapist said: "I think it's extremely strange. If someone has has a gambling addiction you don't send them down the racetrack. We try to cure the addiction, not encourage it."

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2383711.html

Mr Pheer · 06-21-2007, 02:58 AM

Well guess i better tell my doctor i need one of those handicapped parking permits.

BusterBunny · 06-21-2007, 03:00 AM

fuzzylogic · 06-21-2007, 03:08 AM

lol sounds like news i would have posted!

Sarah_Jayne · 06-21-2007, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pheer

Well guess i better tell my doctor i need one of those handicapped parking permits.

So many of my friends would qualify that I may be able to get a grant to start a clinic in my home.

escorpio · 06-21-2007, 07:03 AM

What about other forms of music? I have known Deadheads that were unable to function in society because of their obsession with the Grateful Dead.

Sarah_Jayne · 06-21-2007, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by escorpio

What about other forms of music? I have known Deadheads that were unable to function in society because of their obsession with the Grateful Dead.

Maybe it hasn't been that much of a problem in Sweden.

direxxx · 06-21-2007, 07:15 AM

any addiction can take over your life, right? Wonder if they would pay out for a porn addict...

Scott McD · 06-21-2007, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash

But another Swedish occupational therapist said: "I think it's extremely strange. If someone has has a gambling addiction you don't send them down the racetrack. We try to cure the addiction, not encourage it."

Exactly !

Don't know about disability, but this whole story is retarded...

ztik · 06-21-2007, 07:19 AM

wow thats stupid

Jace · 06-21-2007, 07:20 AM

i just don't know what to say about that

Brad · 06-21-2007, 07:26 AM

well, he's the world biggest heavy metal loving pussy. We need pics. I think the world should know what this guy looks like so if you ever see him you can kick him in the nuts and bring him one step closer to the gender reassignment surgery he so desperately wants and deserves.

SykkBoy · 06-21-2007, 08:29 AM

My name is SykkBoy and I'm a metalholic

now, where's my disability check? ;-)

D · 06-21-2007, 08:32 AM

Hmm... that reminds me - I need to talk to a lawyer about getting the state to fund my sushi addiction.

DrPickle · 06-21-2007, 08:32 AM

that's fucked up

Sarah_Jayne · 06-21-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SykkBoy2

My name is SykkBoy and I'm a metalholic

now, where's my disability check? ;-)

Somehow I knew you would be in this thread

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Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Heavy metal music addiction is 'disability' Rock addiction is 'disability' A heavy metal fan has been awarded sickness handouts after doctors said his addiction to music was a disability. The ruling means Roger Tullgren, 42, will pocket thousands of pounds in state benefits to help finance his 36-year obsession. His boss is also letting him play his ear-splitting music at work and giving him time off for concerts, reports the Daily Mirror. It marks an end to Roger's 10-year bid to have his "condition", which began when he started listening to Ozzy Osbourne's band Black Sabbath in 1971, officially classified as a handicap. Bedecked in his traditional heavy metal skull and crossbones jewellery he said: "Some might say I should grow up and learn to listen to other types of music but I can't. "Heavy metal is my lifestyle. The fact I am into music so much has affected my work situation to the extent that I have had to quit some jobs." Roger will get a £65 a week top up to the money he earns as a part-time restaurant dishwasher so he can buy concert tickets and CDs. And the tattooed rocker, from Hassleholm in southern Sweden, hopes it will pay his expenses for playing in his band Silverland. The Swedish Unemployment Service said: "Because heavy metal dominates so many aspects of his life, the Employment Service has agreed to pay part of Mr Tullgren's salary in disability benefits." It stepped in after occupational psychologists performed extensive tests before classifying him "disabled". But another Swedish occupational therapist said: "I think it's extremely strange. If someone has has a gambling addiction you don't send them down the racetrack. We try to cure the addiction, not encourage it." http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2383711.html

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