The birth of a new Internet rumor. - Page 2

**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!

Ultra Peanut · 03-29-2004, 08:23 AM

This is great.

**Dartgod** · 03-29-2004, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob_Damned_Dole

Bob Dole finds your efforts to spread misinformation irresponsible, at best.

Bob Dole's just pissed that he didn't think of it.

**Rain Man** · 03-29-2004, 10:26 AM

If I can get just one young woman to spray cooking spray on her lower back, this will all be worthwhile.

Monty · 03-29-2004, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

If I can get just one young woman to spray cooking spray on her lower back, this will all be worthwhile.

Well, I've just fowarded this little gem to the woman in Wyoming who will do just that.....but only after she's forwarded it to the hundreds of people on her CC list.

I've been wanting to "return the favor" for quite some time, so thank you Kevin.

Talisman · 03-29-2004, 12:06 PM

I e-mailed this to my wife and tonight she's going to get a tattoo on her lowed back so she can test it out.

Ebolapox · 03-29-2004, 01:10 PM

I sent it to like ten people last night, and I've already gotten three responses saying something along the lines of "thank you so much for the warning!!!"

-EBOLA-

**Rain Man** · 03-29-2004, 02:19 PM

Excellent work so far, everyone. Snopes or bust!

Taco John · 03-29-2004, 02:31 PM

Lying is bad... Mmmkay?

**Rain Man** · 03-29-2004, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Lying is bad... Mmmkay?

Ouch, I hurt my shoulder typing this reply. No, wait. I broke my foot.

Rukdafaidas · 03-29-2004, 03:06 PM

Nice!
I'm trying to think of everyone who has sent me one of those stupid chain letters. Not only will sending this to them be a sort of retaliation for me, but they're also more prone to forward this email to a lot of people.

**alanm** · 03-29-2004, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ENDelt260

Nice touch.

Hey, if this works, maybe those lower back tattoos will fall out of popularity.

What if she's facing the microwave and she has a tattoo in the pubic area?

Taco John · 03-29-2004, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ENDelt260

then I guess the little dude pushing the lawnmower's gonna burst into flames.

Endelt busts out a classic obscure porn reference over the left field wall...

Monty · 03-29-2004, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco John

Endelt busts out a classic obscure porn reference over the left field wall...

We're getting reports that the ball hit an airplane midflight! Stay tuned......

Talisman · 03-29-2004, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ENDelt260

then I guess the little dude pushing the lawnmower's gonna burst into flames.

**Bob Dole** · 03-29-2004, 08:38 PM

Bob Dole would like to point out the obvious and state that Endelt is a jackass.

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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03-29-2004, 08:23 AM	#16
Ultra Peanut v^V^v^V^v^V^ Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Holland* Casino cash: $10005177	This is great. __________________
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03-29-2004, 10:26 AM	#18
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-542449 VARSITY	If I can get just one young woman to spray cooking spray on her lower back, this will all be worthwhile. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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03-29-2004, 12:06 PM	#20
Talisman Champions Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Des Moines, IA Casino cash: $286743	I e-mailed this to my wife and tonight she's going to get a tattoo on her lowed back so she can test it out.
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03-29-2004, 01:10 PM	#21
Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $-1650097	I sent it to like ten people last night, and I've already gotten three responses saying something along the lines of "thank you so much for the warning!!!" -EBOLA-
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03-29-2004, 02:19 PM	#22
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-542449 VARSITY	Excellent work so far, everyone. Snopes or bust! __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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03-29-2004, 02:31 PM	#23
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03-29-2004, 03:06 PM	#25
Rukdafaidas lifelong Chiefs survivor Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $3849900	Nice! I'm trying to think of everyone who has sent me one of those stupid chain letters. Not only will sending this to them be a sort of retaliation for me, but they're also more prone to forward this email to a lot of people.
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03-29-2004, 08:38 PM	#30
Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $-1204563	Bob Dole would like to point out the obvious and state that Endelt is a jackass.
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