The “Wave” hoax assures iPhone users that they can charge their Apple devices by microwaving them.
Anyone who has passed grade school no doubt knows (or has even experienced first hand) the destruction caused from putting metal and plastic in the microwave. But, when a legit looking hoax tells iPhone users they can “charge” their phones by microwaving them, more than a few rubes fell for the rather cruel prank, and are showcasing their destroyed devices via Twitter.
First up, here is the “Wave” hoax image that’s been floating around the web:
Warning: do not try this at home.
As you can see from the fake advert, the hoax involves tricking users into throwing their phones into the microwave, with the promise of a quick charge. Fansided has gone ahead and collected some of the best Twitter reactions of people falling for the prank. Check out Apple’s most gullible fans bellow:
I hate yall pic.twitter.com/EuJ8Kf3z2E— Nigeria's Finest™ (@DMV_Drummerboyy) September 18, 2014
Omgggg that wave thing for iOS 8 just blew my microwave up 😡😡😡😡 pic.twitter.com/eF4bLDMhDB— Magnetic Man (@JordanBeeTheGee) September 19, 2014
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I tried using the new IOS 8 feature WAVE where you can charge your phone with a microwave, does not work @Apple pic.twitter.com/IWsWnVboUl— nick (@Fallenbot) September 18, 2014
Anyone naive enough to put their phone in a microwave to "charge it," deserves whatever happens to them. pic.twitter.com/dATWNCBcXE— Carmela & The Beast (@CarmelaMarciano) September 19, 2014
Just when I think he gets no dumber, he try's charging his phone using a microwave… #anyonecangetahsdiploma pic.twitter.com/YejcSGxqs5— ChristianRenee' (@Cee_Payton) July 4, 2014
We at the Escapist would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that Apple, as worshiped as they are, has not earned the power to change the laws of physics, and until that day comes, microwaving your phone will only destroy it, and possibly the microwave used in the process.
Thank you, and stay in school.
Source: Fansided
