flex actually has a disease of the kidneys called FSGS (Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis)
"Researchers don't know why FSGS is on the rise, or exactly what causes it. They do know, however, why kidney disease overall is increasing, especially among African-Americans. In particular, African-Americans have a high risk of developing end-stage kidney disease, meaning one or both kidneys are so bad the person needs dialysis or a kidney transplant. (This is what happened to Sean Elliott.)
African-Americans are at risk because of high blood pressure (blacks have it twice as often as whites) and diabetes (1.5 times as often as whites), which are both related to obesity (higher rates among black diabetics than white diabetics). "
so he aitn burnt out dave, he got some ass kicking kidney disease.
and apprently you cant get it from gear usage.
so there you have it
and as for the synth, i think at least every pro would be using it somehow or another for something lagging. its almost like going to a natural show where every guy is over 250lbs and be like "how many naturals are juicing......"