Carl, 33, from Devon, has always been intrigued by the way lighting worked and how the seamless connection between switches and bulbs always seemed so beautiful.
That’s why, when he finished college at 18, he trained to become an electrician. That’s how he successfully made a living until he was caught shagging a light fixture.
That’s when his career came to a lightning-fast stop.
Now, he raises awareness for others who are affected by this affliction.
We spoke with him about his past and current path in life, now that his secret has been illuminated.
Carl – It was tough for sure. I had been doing ‘leccy jobs for ages and always ‘had a go on the sockets’ or something similar. Nothing like the feeling of someone else’s electricity. The lady who found me really blew a fuse, no pun intended, she was incandescent with rage. She tried to grab me to throw me out, but I was still connected to the mains if you get what I mean. Now, I personally have built up to handle 140 volts, slowly over time. She had no chance, went straight through the window and fell 4 stories. Luckily, landing on her daughter so she wasn’t hurt herself.
BNN – Is that when you saw the light and the error of your ways?
Carl – It wasn’t until the police put the handcuffs on me that I really felt it had come to an end for me. I spent the next two years in prison, skimming by on measly static shocks. That was until I realised I had a condition and I could get help.
BNN – How is your life now that you are free from your quite frankly, utterly shameful fetish?
Carl – Thanks for that. Due to a large amount of electricity I consumed during my time as an electrician, I am pretty much constantly switched on. I sleep for about 30 minutes at a time max. It is something you have to learn to live with. My house now has minimal plug sockets, all of them kept under lock and key by my wife.
BNN – You’re married?! There really is someone for everyone. Anyway, thank you, Carl. Best of luck with whatever this is…
Carl – Cheers, means a lot that you guys would shed light on my story.
BNN – We did get that one Carl.
