Snopes covers a new spin on the demonic cell phone story. You see, two phones can cook an egg. It takes a little while, according to the legend.
This one draws on fears of radiation, not to mention fears of brain injury.
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April 14, 2008
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This whole thing is a spoof, but you know that already!
I enjoyed their STI project!
http://www.wymsey.co.uk/sti/sti.htm
Posted by: peter naegele | April 14, 2008 at 21:28
I just noticed that the 2 cell phones appear to be propped up in empty cigarette boxes as well! Nice touch!
Posted by: peter naegele | April 14, 2008 at 21:30
Good point about the cig cartons, peter!
Posted by: Bryan Alexander | April 15, 2008 at 09:28