Geek vs 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.

Just think…this is all real. Well, as real as it could be.

PlayMotion goodness. I’m so getting this for the Geek Vs Life Lair.

Back in the day, anthropomorphic personifications were my sole reason to exist. A very early memory in my head is of me walking into the kitchen at my grandparent’s house bawling, and my mother asking what was wrong. “Knight Rider isn’t on!” I cried back. “Why not, honey?” “Because of the following special programming!”

Today, I’m having flashbacks to that portion of my life. I saw this, and wished I had a ton of disposable income. And my old black leather jacket. And a greased mullet.

Last year for the annual festival that we’ve grown to love, PAX, we all pulled out our various gaming wangs and compared sizes. Cronotose whipped his out in the line to get in the door. His N-Gage. We stared at it in confusion and befuddlement. Could it be? One of us actually had one of these monstrosities? And worse, why was I oh so tempted to mod it with an external hard drive and a new processor?

We all knew the system was dead. Apparently, we were wrong. It’s a zombie. Instead of revamping the dreaded taco, they’re going to use existing phones and adjust the operations procedures and systems.

Go ahead, Cronotose, laugh at our lack of foresight.