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Latch · 10-14-2003, 05:04 PM

Not sure where this thread should go.. but here may get some good responses out of people.

Microwaves are great things, you can put stuff in them and it does weird/funny/cool things. Most people know the CD trick (put a CD in a microwave, set the time for about 15 seconds and watch). Here's some others (all are non-damaging to the microwave):

-Put a bar of soap in the microwave. Observe. You'll see when to stop.

-Put a lightbulb in there. I've never done this personally, so no promises on this one.

-Cut a grape *ALMOST* all the way through (so that two halves are attached just at the skin). Put the two attached halves face down on a microwave-safe plate. Turn it on and watch.

Do you guys have anything else? Stuff that won't hurt a microwave, please.

Sledge · 10-14-2003, 05:43 PM

I'm pretty sure that zapping a metal thing (like a CD or a spoon) is bad for the microwave. It's quite a lightshow though, so find an old crappy one or (shh) use someone else's :P

Try microwaving a marshmallow peep if you're in a cruel mood.

RippedSock1 · 10-15-2003, 07:27 PM

Oh come on, tell us what all those things do in the microwave!

thumper69 · 10-15-2003, 07:32 PM

lol, well since noone is going to tell us might as well do it...

cd, eh? hmm, I have this one cd that doesn't belong to me.... ::has an evil look on his face::

Craven Morehead · 10-15-2003, 07:41 PM

good use for AOL CDs

powder · 10-15-2003, 08:00 PM

Crack an egg in a cup and put it in the 'wave.

MangaMonkey · 10-15-2003, 08:15 PM

Hi,

Quote:

Crack an egg in a cup and put it in the 'wave.

A good way to make a quick breakfast.
Thanks,
Manga

powder · 10-15-2003, 08:19 PM

Hope you don't mind scraping your breakfast off the cieling of the 'wave.

JStrider · 10-16-2003, 10:45 AM

http://isaac.exploratorium.edu/~paul...icrowaves.html

theres some more ideas...

PredeconInferno · 10-16-2003, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sledge
I'm pretty sure that zapping a metal thing (like a CD or a spoon)

CDs are not metal. It's plastic with a reflective film on it :-P

JStrider · 10-16-2003, 01:20 PM

the lightbulb was pretty damn cool right up until it shattered in the microwave... x_X i found a site that says to put it in a cup of milk or water and the effect was barely there... but it lasted a lot longer....

Sledge · 10-16-2003, 03:04 PM

Oh, right. My bad.

JBX · 10-16-2003, 03:27 PM

Microwaves are alien technology we found when a UFO crashed in New Mexico. Damn, I thought everyone knew that.

bermuDa · 10-16-2003, 07:44 PM

Want to ruin a party? try an atomic carl

take a shit in a bag (don't think the type of bag matters), throw it in the host's microwave and get the fuck out of there.

heh I've never done this but a coworker told me about it ;P

IckUber · 10-16-2003, 09:54 PM

oh shit, bermuDa thats the funniest thing ive ever heard. I will think about that one.

bundy · 10-16-2003, 10:42 PM

should we put THIS OTHER THREAD in the microwave??

thejoker130 · 10-17-2003, 06:33 AM

Put a marshmellow in for a while until its gets about the size of a softball, after that you can chase the annoying little neighbor kid out of the house with it.... Hehheh i giggled my ass off....

Shpoop · 10-17-2003, 06:50 AM

how come no one has mentioned a potato chip bag?
it gets really really small but keeps its designs

manalone · 10-18-2003, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PredeconInferno
CDs are not metal. It's plastic with a reflective film on it :-P

Actually, CDs contain a metal substrate layer, usually Al

http://www.usbyte.com/common/compact_disk_3.htm

TM875 · 10-18-2003, 10:30 AM

how about a mouse?

You all know I'm just kidding.

Right?

punx1325 · 10-18-2003, 10:34 AM

I gave the CD a try...that was really kick ass. It just sparked everywhere, and now I use it as a coaster. I have tried the soap which was cool but it was messy. I really want to try the light bulb, but when I did the CD trick my battery back-up for my kicked on and sent a surge through the entire dorm. Thank you crappy electrical wiring.

tinfoil · 10-18-2003, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sledge
I'm pretty sure that zapping a metal thing (like a CD or a spoon) is bad for the microwave. It's quite a lightshow though, so find an old crappy one or (shh) use someone else's :P

Try microwaving a marshmallow peep if you're in a cruel mood.

Now, I have always wanted to know *why* it is bad.

aclhammond · 10-21-2003, 09:27 PM

First one I ever saw was about 30 years ago... An Amana "Radar Range"... HUGE thing...

It was at a friends house and another friend an I walked in just as they were plugging this stainless steel box in... I asked the very proud mom "UUUuuuHHHhhh,,, what is that???" She smiles,,, puts a cup of coffee in it,,, turns it on,,, and a few seconds later out comes a steaming cup... She tells us to try it out and leaves the room...

(((Big Mistake on her part)))

My friend asked,,, "UUUuuuMMMmmm,,, what should we heat up???" Not being a coffee drinker the only thing I saw that was out on the counter was a very green banana... I threw it in,,, spun the dial to 4 minutes,,, and we put our head down and peeked into the window... After I am guessing 1 minute it didn't really look hot,,, but about 8 seconds later blew up as if it was a bomb!!! Made,,, one HUGE,,, frigg'n mess...

We never got to be in the kitchen again,,, and to this day she reminds me of the mess I made...

10-14-2003, 05:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	Fun With Microwaves Not sure where this thread should go.. but here may get some good responses out of people. Microwaves are great things, you can put stuff in them and it does weird/funny/cool things. Most people know the CD trick (put a CD in a microwave, set the time for about 15 seconds and watch). Here's some others (all are non-damaging to the microwave): -Put a bar of soap in the microwave. Observe. You'll see when to stop. -Put a lightbulb in there. I've never done this personally, so no promises on this one. -Cut a grape ALMOST all the way through (so that two halves are attached just at the skin). Put the two attached halves face down on a microwave-safe plate. Turn it on and watch. Do you guys have anything else? Stuff that won't hurt a microwave, please.

10-15-2003, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
thumper69 Tilted Location: Texas	lol, well since noone is going to tell us might as well do it... cd, eh? hmm, I have this one cd that doesn't belong to me.... ::has an evil look on his face:: __________________ Ohh Yeah Baby All Night Long! (' . ^) Look at Kirby---> <(' . '<) Last edited by thumper69; 10-15-2003 at 07:35 PM..

10-16-2003, 10:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	http://isaac.exploratorium.edu/~paul...icrowaves.html theres some more ideas... __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

10-16-2003, 01:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	the lightbulb was pretty damn cool right up until it shattered in the microwave... x_X i found a site that says to put it in a cup of milk or water and the effect was barely there... but it lasted a lot longer.... __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

10-16-2003, 03:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
JBX Unfair and Imbalanced Location: Upstate, NY	Microwaves are alien technology we found when a UFO crashed in New Mexico. Damn, I thought everyone knew that. __________________ "Youth and Strength is no match for Age and Treachery"

10-14-2003, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sledge Pasture Bedtime	I'm pretty sure that zapping a metal thing (like a CD or a spoon) is bad for the microwave. It's quite a lightshow though, so find an old crappy one or (shh) use someone else's :P Try microwaving a marshmallow peep if you're in a cruel mood.

10-15-2003, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
RippedSock1 Tilted	Oh come on, tell us what all those things do in the microwave!

10-15-2003, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Craven Morehead Custom User Title	good use for AOL CDs

10-15-2003, 08:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
powder Loser Location: ski town	Crack an egg in a cup and put it in the 'wave.

10-15-2003, 08:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
powder Loser Location: ski town	Hope you don't mind scraping your breakfast off the cieling of the 'wave.

10-16-2003, 03:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sledge Pasture Bedtime	Oh, right. My bad.

10-16-2003, 07:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	Want to ruin a party? try an atomic carl take a shit in a bag (don't think the type of bag matters), throw it in the host's microwave and get the fuck out of there. heh I've never done this but a coworker told me about it ;P __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.

10-16-2003, 09:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
IckUber Funran Location: Norman, OK	oh shit, bermuDa thats the funniest thing ive ever heard. I will think about that one. __________________ How much is y'all Piolkles?

10-16-2003, 10:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	should we put THIS OTHER THREAD in the microwave?? __________________ Ohayo!!!

10-17-2003, 06:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
thejoker130 Insane Location: slippery rock university AKA: The left ass cheek of the world	Put a marshmellow in for a while until its gets about the size of a softball, after that you can chase the annoying little neighbor kid out of the house with it.... Hehheh i giggled my ass off.... __________________ WHAT MORE CAN THE HARVEST HOPE FOR IF NOT FOR THE CARE OF THE REAPER MAN? ------------------------------------- I like you. When the world is mine your death will be quick and painless.

10-18-2003, 10:30 AM	#20 (permalink)
TM875 Addict Location: Amish-land, PA	how about a mouse? You all know I'm just kidding. Right? __________________ "I've made only one mistake in my life. But I made it over and over and over. That was saying 'yes' when I meant 'no'. Forgive me."

10-17-2003, 06:50 AM	#18 (permalink)
Shpoop Curious Location: NJ (but just for college)	how come no one has mentioned a potato chip bag? it gets really really small but keeps its designs

10-18-2003, 10:34 AM	#21 (permalink)
punx1325 Junkie Location: San Diego	I gave the CD a try...that was really kick ass. It just sparked everywhere, and now I use it as a coaster. I have tried the soap which was cool but it was messy. I really want to try the light bulb, but when I did the CD trick my battery back-up for my kicked on and sent a surge through the entire dorm. Thank you crappy electrical wiring. __________________ If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is....

10-21-2003, 09:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
aclhammond Upright Location: US of A	First one I ever saw was about 30 years ago... An Amana "Radar Range"... HUGE thing... It was at a friends house and another friend an I walked in just as they were plugging this stainless steel box in... I asked the very proud mom "UUUuuuHHHhhh,,, what is that???" She smiles,,, puts a cup of coffee in it,,, turns it on,,, and a few seconds later out comes a steaming cup... She tells us to try it out and leaves the room... (((Big Mistake on her part))) My friend asked,,, "UUUuuuMMMmmm,,, what should we heat up???" Not being a coffee drinker the only thing I saw that was out on the counter was a very green banana... I threw it in,,, spun the dial to 4 minutes,,, and we put our head down and peeked into the window... After I am guessing 1 minute it didn't really look hot,,, but about 8 seconds later blew up as if it was a bomb!!! Made,,, one HUGE,,, frigg'n mess... We never got to be in the kitchen again,,, and to this day she reminds me of the mess I made...