BettyR
Senior Cook
My brother just sent me this; I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I wonder how many beers it took to come up with this bright idea?
Ok, it is stupid, but in the way pretty ingenius.
One big splash, and they'll be eligible for the annual Darwin award.
That's gonna be the basis for the next myth the Mythbusters test. Hey, lets put Buster (their test dummy) in a pool, float a power strip on sandals and see how big of a splash will kill him!
Wow guys, overanalyze much lol? It's just a funny picture. I don't think it's meant to bash anyone... not like there's a lack of women jokes out there. Just saw one on another forum titled "Why beer is better than women." I laughed... and yes, I'm a woman.
Although I love to cook, I joined this forum because of this thread. Yes, ladies, I am a male.
Wart is somewhat correct. However, I think wart's explanation is lacking.
The fact is, the picture IS REAL. Clean water is not a very good conductor of electricity. Salt water is a much better conductor.
That doesn't matter, though, when examining this picture. There is a reason they used a surge protector to float above the water rather than a simple extension cord (as they are using on the side of the pool). If water hits the top of the surge protector, it disengages the circuit. Therefore, no one in the pool will be electrocuted. I could go on, but I'm sure you ladies are already bored.
This thread should be entitled, "Why Men Are Smarter Than Women."
Sorry, ladies. I just get tired of you bashing on us. It's really not called for, nor is my retort. But, that's the way it is.
Hey, what happened to your since of humor? My brother is married and has 4 daughters.... he thought it was funny!
I am married and have two sons and three daughters; my husband and sons also thought it was funny!