Why do we sleep on pillows?

[Xyclone]

Because it is good for your spine, especially when trying to sleep on your side. Try it once without a pillow. I guarantee that your hands will try to make a natural pillow for your head.

 

[db]

If you lay on your side, you head would hang down sideways without a pillow.
But on your back, I don't see why it would matter.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Originally posted by: goku
Sure they're comfortable by I don't know why we have a need to sleep with them, are they even necessary?

Depends. Wooden pillows hundreds of years ago I wouldn't necessarily consider as comfortable.

 

[saymyname]

The pillow provides something ridiculous like 20% of your back support. If you sleep on a really good bed and your back starts to hurt it's probably because you have an old pillow. Most people keep their pillows until they're flat but you're supposed to get a new one long before then. They say a pillow will last 6 months to about a year and a half or so. That's not taking into account mites and other gross things.

If you aren't sure why you need a pillow then you probably aren't sure why you need a good bed or shoes either.

 

[randym431]

Why do we sleep on pillows?

because a duck just wont stay put

 

[imported_goku]

Originally posted by: saymyname
The pillow provides something ridiculous like 20% of your back support. If you sleep on a really good bed and your back starts to hurt it's probably because you have an old pillow. Most people keep their pillows until they're flat but you're supposed to get a new one long before then. They say a pillow will last 6 months to about a year and a half or so. That's not taking into account mites and other gross things.

If you aren't sure why you need a pillow then you probably aren't sure why you need a good bed or shoes either.

You don't want a bed that sags but isn't as hard as a rock, so you make a compromise. It's like a car's suspension, you want the car to handle the road as best as possible but you don't want it to be too hard or it will fly or too soft otherwise it won't 'behave' properly so you make a compromise. The only time I see a pillow beneficial is when I'm on my side (as a poster listed above), the problem is, when ever I let my face touch anything like a pillow, I'll develop acne on what ever portion of my face touched the pillow which is quite frustrating at night.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Antique Wooden Pillow only for $150.

 

[Shadowknight]

Originally posted by: saymyname
They say a pillow will last 6 months to about a year and a half or so. That's not taking into account mites and other gross things.

I use a memory foam pillow. Hopefully, It'll be a bit more obvious when it starts "going bad" so I can replace it in a timely fashion.

 

[letdown427]

Originally posted by: randym431

Why do we sleep on pillows?

because a duck just wont stay put

Chloroform. The answer to so many problems on ATOT.

 

[sswingle]

We dont have a "need" to sleep with them. If you dont like it, then dont use it.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: Cabages
I dont know why, but the only pillows I seem to like are the ones they give you on airplanes.

There's just something about other people's dandruff and drool, huh?

 

[Rock Hydra]

Originally posted by: goku
Sure they're comfortable by I don't know why we have a need to sleep with them, are they even necessary?

For me, absolutely.

 

[DurocShark]

You sleep better, your sinuses stay clearer, and your spine is kept straighter.

Even ancient Egyptians used something to prop their heads: http://www.touregypt.net/museum/tutl71.jpg

 

[Tom]

gorillas make their own pillows out of leaves.

 

[ch33zw1z]

i require a certain pillow arrangement to prevent severe headaches, back and neck issues

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Best $20 I have ever spent.

I am going to hold you to that. Face down.

J/K, I need a good pillow.

Why must I always play the role of the catcher?

:shocked:

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: Mill
My girlfriend doesn't. I think she might be a communist. Seriously, HTF can you not like pillows? Did you get raped as a child or something? Urinated on by a camel? WTF?

But, but, but... What if she did?!?!

 

[sinucus]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Best $20 (Shipping & Handling: $14.02) I have ever spent.

Not a hot deal!

Someone dared saying that RossMAN would post a non-Hot Deal? I call shens!

He is the same man that's quoted for getting prostitutes FAR!

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Best $20 (Shipping & Handling: $14.02) I have ever spent.

Not a hot deal!

CostCo B&M

Did you just call me out?

But you linked to the online Costco.:| I demand the B&M link!

Linked for the lazy...

teh funnay :laugh:

 

[Inspector Jihad]

i love pillows...i absolutely cannot sleep without them

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: randym431

Why do we sleep on pillows?

because a duck just wont stay put

But...ducks are made of wood.

 

[DougK62]

You people talking about keeping your spine in line must be side sleepers. I'm a back sleeper, use no pillow, and my spine lies perfectly straight.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: z0mb13
because u cant sleep on boobs all the time

Best Short Answer of The Month. :beer:

:beer:

 

[marvdmartian]

Because logs and rocks are too hard!! :roll:

 

[imported_goku]

Originally posted by: DougK62
You people talking about keeping your spine in line must be side sleepers. I'm a back sleeper, use no pillow, and my spine lies perfectly straight.

Thats what I was thinking!!! How do you keep your spine aligned if your sleeping on your back!?!?!?! It would only make sense if you're sleeping on your side.