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Wednesday, November 21, 2007 12:00 AM

How to power an iPod with an onion (not really)

Can you make a speaker system from a paper plate and a penny? Meet a YouTuber who puts up fake "hacks" so realistic you want to try them yourself.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007 12:20 PM

I agree, these are cleverly done.

None of them have any hope of working, but he makes it all seem so plausible.

And I can see where if you don't really know about the stuff, you might be fooled.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 01:12 PM

Clever? I think not.

The first clip with the iPod and onion says you need a white onion and 2 cups of sports drink.

However, you can clearly see he is using a yellow onion and only one cup of the gatorade.

Thursday, November 22, 2007 08:47 AM

Tuber?

Farhad, darling, I'm starting to worry about you. First you were bowled over by the iPhone because it could connect to the Web, when people have been connecting to the Web via cellphone for years. And now you call an onion a tuber!

Take some time off. Get some rest. You'll feel better.

Friday, November 23, 2007 09:42 AM

You Mean This Jackass EXPECTS To Fool People??

He must be from another planet.

Oh yeah, a "tuber" is a euphemism for a hotdog. See also, "Tube Steak." Just a head's up.

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