The birth of a new Internet rumor. - Page 4

**Rain Man** · 03-28-2004, 11:32 PM

I would like to be listed on snopes, so would you copy and paste the following and e-mail it to no fewer than three of your more gullible friends?

Dear friends,

I just wanted to pass this along to you because I don't want to see anyone get hurt.

The sister of a good friend of mine is in the hospital tonight, and for a reason that might surprise you.

She decided to make some microwave popcorn last night, and stuck the bag of popcorn in the microwave. While she was waiting, she was leaning against the countertop where the microwave was, facing away from the microwave.

Now, this girl has a big tattoo on her lower back. It's one of those with twirling rose vines and flowers and some Chinese lettering. She was wearing a midriff top so it was exposed, and it was pretty close to the front of the microwave.

I'm not a physicist, but apparently the inks used in tattoos have some phosphorus in them, which is the same phosphorus that the Navy uses for those really nasty bombs. Something about the proximity to the microwave ignited that phosphorus - which was imbedded in her skin!

Her back caught on fire, and it was one of those chemical fires that can't be put out with water and is invisible to the naked eye. She had to call 911 and then couldn't put out the flames until the paramedics got there and used one of those special chemical fire extinguishers on her. Tonight she's in the hospital awaiting skin grafts, with third degree burns over 20 percent of her body. The doctor said that this is not the first case that he's seen of this, and that it's getting more common as tattoo sizes increase. Women with lower back tattoos are particularly vulnerable given the size and height of many of those tattoos.

I'm writing because I want to warn people of this, and please pass it along to other people you know. Do NOT stand in front of the microwave if you have one of those big tattoos. If you do, be sure that you either wrap the tattoo in Saran Wrap, or that you spray the tattoo with one of those vegetable cooking sprays that will lubricate it and keep it from igniting.

Thanks for listening, and be careful!

Robio9 · 03-30-2004, 12:13 AM

I'm half-tempted to send this to all the gullible secretaries at my work, but I'm scared of the email administrators beating me senseless for tying up our Exchange servers...

Nightfyre · 03-30-2004, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Robio9

I'm half-tempted to send this to all the gullible secretaries at my work, but I'm scared of the email administrators beating me senseless for tying up our Exchange servers...

But it would be worth it...

03-30-2004, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

Wow, that backfired horribly. I formally apologize to the membership for starting that horrible exchange.

Heh - you said "backfired".

Logical · 03-30-2004, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ENDelt260

That poor girl's had a rought time of it. The only reason she had the tatoo in the first place was to cover up some unsightly scars from an unfortunate incident that left her kindeyless in a bathtub full of ice.

On the plus side, I hear she recently received some communication from some manner of foreign dignitary who somehow has had his assets frozen. In return for her helping him out, I guess he's gonna toss a sizable chunk of change her way. .

You got this idea from Boozer didn't you Brian?

Ebolapox · 04-03-2004, 04:18 PM

*bump*...rumor mongering ROX!!

-EBOLA-

Slayer Diablo · 04-03-2004, 05:05 PM

Ya know, this would totally work if you posted it as fact on the Mane.

**Skip Towne** · 09-20-2004, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ENDelt260

My favorite part is still that the fire is invisible to the naked eye.

Well, you can't see an atom either but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

Jenny Gump · 09-20-2004, 09:50 PM

I'll send it to my mom. She will totally believe anything that is emailed to her.

Jenny Gump · 09-20-2004, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Well, you can't see an atom either but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

Just remember this phrase everytime you try to catch a glimpse of your weiner.

**Rausch** · 09-20-2004, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JennyGump

Just remember this phrase everytime you try to catch a glimpse of your weiner.

I take it you two have dated...

Jenny Gump · 09-20-2004, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I take it you two have dated...

Do you really want to be beaten up by a girl? I mean....come on.

**Skip Towne** · 09-20-2004, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JennyGump

Just remember this phrase everytime you try to catch a glimpse of your weiner.

Thank you for joining the conversation in such an intelligent manner. When I meet you face to face, I'm going to whip it out and slap you across the face with it.

**Rausch** · 09-20-2004, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JennyGump

Do you really want to be beaten up by a girl? I mean....come on.

Depends.

Is this one on the house?

Jenny Gump · 09-20-2004, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Thank you for joining the conversation in such an intelligent manner. When I meet you face to face, I'm going to whip it out and slap you across the face with it.

You're right. It was uncalled for. I apologize. I will stop.

**Skip Towne** · 09-20-2004, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rausch

I take it you two have dated...

Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Post of the month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-28-2004, 11:32 PM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-542449 VARSITY	The birth of a new Internet rumor. I would like to be listed on snopes, so would you copy and paste the following and e-mail it to no fewer than three of your more gullible friends? Dear friends, I just wanted to pass this along to you because I don't want to see anyone get hurt. The sister of a good friend of mine is in the hospital tonight, and for a reason that might surprise you. She decided to make some microwave popcorn last night, and stuck the bag of popcorn in the microwave. While she was waiting, she was leaning against the countertop where the microwave was, facing away from the microwave. Now, this girl has a big tattoo on her lower back. It's one of those with twirling rose vines and flowers and some Chinese lettering. She was wearing a midriff top so it was exposed, and it was pretty close to the front of the microwave. I'm not a physicist, but apparently the inks used in tattoos have some phosphorus in them, which is the same phosphorus that the Navy uses for those really nasty bombs. Something about the proximity to the microwave ignited that phosphorus - which was imbedded in her skin! Her back caught on fire, and it was one of those chemical fires that can't be put out with water and is invisible to the naked eye. She had to call 911 and then couldn't put out the flames until the paramedics got there and used one of those special chemical fire extinguishers on her. Tonight she's in the hospital awaiting skin grafts, with third degree burns over 20 percent of her body. The doctor said that this is not the first case that he's seen of this, and that it's getting more common as tattoo sizes increase. Women with lower back tattoos are particularly vulnerable given the size and height of many of those tattoos. I'm writing because I want to warn people of this, and please pass it along to other people you know. Do NOT stand in front of the microwave if you have one of those big tattoos. If you do, be sure that you either wrap the tattoo in Saran Wrap, or that you spray the tattoo with one of those vegetable cooking sprays that will lubricate it and keep it from igniting. Thanks for listening, and be careful!
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03-30-2004, 12:13 AM	#46
Robio9 Starter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Casino cash: $-696848	I'm half-tempted to send this to all the gullible secretaries at my work, but I'm scared of the email administrators beating me senseless for tying up our Exchange servers...
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04-03-2004, 04:18 PM	#50
Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $-1650097	bump...rumor mongering ROX!! -EBOLA-
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04-03-2004, 05:05 PM	#51
Slayer Diablo Cross with me Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $9994900	Ya know, this would totally work if you posted it as fact on the Mane.
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09-20-2004, 09:50 PM	#53
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