Quote Originally Posted by SideShow Bob View Post
Talking from experience there J ?
Bet you experienced the "Old Butter Knife in the toaster" too.......
Degree in Electrical engineering count? I've taken my share of zaps.

Common is a virtual ground. 120V RMS AC can be ~ 240 on the up swing and be technically correct if neutral and down swing are proportionally offset1. Netural would still be way off of true ground. Extreme example, but shows how neutral is not a true ground.