For the geek/would-be-world-conqueror in your life
Some people will just build this from scraps and other components. Why even go there, when it’s much easier to just buy one? What got to me was the description:
Armed and Dangerous
The secret to the USB Doomsday Device is very simple - it has three levels of failsafe protection. In order to arm the Device, you first need to activate switch one. Then, you need to activate switch two. Then (and stay with us here, because this is where it gets a little crazy), you need to activate switch three. Switch three is a key switch, and only authorized personnel should have a copy of the key. Once all three switches are turned on (in order) the Main light will glow red. This means the Device is armed and very dangerous.
All that is left to do is flip back the plastic shield and press the red button for an explosive sound effect. But what really happens when you press the button? We’re not sure. Perhaps 15 kittens explode; perhaps your bank account lowers by a fraction of a cent; perhaps you start an interplanetary war trillions of parsecs away by blowing up the caravan of Queen Knorb’l. But one thing is clear - before pushing the button, you must ask yourself, “Do I feel lucky, punk? Well…do I?” Because, who knows, the explosion you hear from the USB Doomsday Device might just be the sound of your brain vaporizing.
Oh yeah, and you can also use the USB Doomsday Device as a 4 port USB hub. No one will mess with you with this baby on your desk.
I was thinking this would be an awesome gift for Joe, then realized he would be disappointed when the planet didn’t explode. Although the description DOES mention interplanetary war… Now available at thinkgeek.com.