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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.