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Caption This for 12/04/09

Posted December 03, 2009 4:45 PM
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12/03/2009 5:01 PM

Guy says "You know the funny feeling you get when you touch a 9V battery to your tongue? I get it every time I take a drink of beer".

Or

I think this picture will cause the need for a warning on house slippers that says: Do not plug in then immerse in water.

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The last thing I heard him say was "the radio won't play because the GFCI keeps tripping, take that thing out and plug the cord straight in".

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12/03/2009 6:02 PM

"Careful, dude ! Lean back any further and you might flood the patio"

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12/03/2009 7:44 PM

If the shoe fits...
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12/03/2009 11:11 PM

Aqua juice me baby!

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12/04/2009 5:07 AM

...they drink because of the shocking news they are about to get!

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12/04/2009 6:14 AM

In the news today, three amateur "myth busters" died during and experiment to end the dispute between Edison and Westinghouse. It appears alcohol was a factor.
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12/04/2009 6:31 AM

All Men Retract Antennae before Entering!

All Electronic Devices must be swithched off at this point.

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12/04/2009 9:41 AM

Dude in the pool....."hey Earle, throw me that football over there"
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12/04/2009 9:45 AM

In a shocking development, two prominent members of the administration were electrocuted during a pool party at at the house of Dr. Ampere. It started out to be a faraday with good weather, said a witness, but the situation quickly became tense as resistance to the idea of charging the pool melted instantly.

"The atmosphere of the party was high voltage until sparks began to fly", said witness Mr. Henry. He added, "it's sad that they were just inducted into the society, and now won't be able to enjoy it. Currently, it's depressing."

Inspector "Copper" Wire informed reporters that "these men should have known better...two lives short-circuited for a few brief moments of electric pleasure.

The inspector, asked if the victims had said anything at the end, reported that a witness claimed the twosome were chanting a mysterious phase, "OHM, OHM, OHM..."

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12/04/2009 9:54 AM

"Dangerous? Nahh! Besides, the strip has a circuit breaker..."
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12/04/2009 10:27 AM

Are you guys NUTS? What the heck are you thinking having open beers that close to the Foreman griddle? They'll get warm.

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12/04/2009 10:31 AM

Cecil: Well, when the water gets cold, we can just drop the griddle in.

Cletus: Then what is the point of drinking all these beers?

Cecil: FINE. We'll just keep the water warm the traditional way. *under breath* Backwater idiots never understand vision.

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12/04/2009 11:37 AM

You think thats something, Bob is so smart that just this morning he designed a whirlpool attachment for our pool by using our electric blender.

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12/04/2009 2:31 PM

Betcha' a dollar this isn't covered by Death With Dignity!
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12/04/2009 4:15 PM

No Caption Needed......

Pic says it all.

JM2C...
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12/04/2009 4:37 PM

Cloyce: "Since there is no drain pipe to ground us to there is no danger of shock."

Eugene: " Who told you that?"

Cloyce: "My brother-in-law, why?"

Eugene: " He must really like you."

Cloyce: "Why?"

Eugene: " 'Cause he took out a million dollar life insurance poicy on you this week."

Cloyce: " Nothing like family to watch your back."

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12/04/2009 6:02 PM

Tired of the fire pit melting the pool?
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12/05/2009 12:24 PM

Bob (standing): Isn't this dangerous?

Jerry (laying back): No way, this pool is an insulator. I know, I took an electricity class once.

Bob: What if the pool breaks and the water hits the ground?

Jerry: Then we get a bigger pool. Would you toss me my slippers, I'm ready to get out.

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12/06/2009 10:58 AM

Darwin award # 23. Enjoy!

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12/07/2009 7:20 AM

"Isn't that a bit dodgy, Kris?"

"Come off it Del. This pool is plastic. It 'ud be different if it were cast iron...."

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12/07/2009 10:45 AM

I'm giving Natural Selection a high five on this one. Really, even if these guys survive this, it's only a matter of time, right?
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12/07/2009 4:46 PM

Well duh, of course its safe!

It says right on the back " Not for use with loads exceeding 1250 watts". I know for a fact that the cooker is only 1050 watts. So there you go, its perfectly safe.

And besides you do know I work for the California Department of Safety which means I know exactly what the proper usage procedures are for electrically powered devices. Which means I correctly filled out all nine pages of the California EPA and Energy Management Counsel's regulations of usage forms before I ever opened the box.

So trust me every things fine!

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12/15/2009 10:58 AM

A "pool" of scentists demonstrate that water IS a perfect insulator.

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