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O'Reilly's Antenna Shootout

Posted by timothy on from the my-that's-a-large-can dept.

nickynicky9doors writes: "From Rob Flickenger O'Reilly Network's Systems Administrator : 'Gregory Rehm hosted an Antenna Battle Royale between a Lucent popsicle stick, a couple of Pringles Cans, our Coffee Can, a Hunt's Tomato Sauce can, and a 40oz can of 'Big Chunk' beef stew. Who was the winner?'" Let's just say it doesn't come loaded with saddle-shaped styro-chips.

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  1. Antenna? by 5arah · · Score: 4, Funny

    They should get together with the Sliiiiiiiiiiiiinky guy. Although there might be issues with reception..."HEY MAN! Quit shaking it!"

  2. the other side of the pillow by Dr.+Awktagon · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...this design for a do-it-yourself, VERY inexpensive antenna made from the a recycled junkfood container is as cool as the other side of the pillow.

    That's definitely a phrase I need to use more often.

  3. Those ain't no chips pardner! by LaminatorX · · Score: 2, Funny
    Quoth the editor:
    Let's just say it doesn't come loaded with saddle-shaped styro-chips.

    As any discerning antenna hacker knows, Pringles are CRISPS, not chips. Sheesh...

  4. Re:I've seen this done before.. by Afrosheen · · Score: 3, Funny

    These guys are obviously not English majors. From their article (parent linked), one of the cans was filled with "chocolate moose". They must live in the far, far northwest where perhaps one can buy Moose meat coated with chocolate. Doesn't sound as appetizing as chocolate mousse.