Comments on: Crucifix power strip http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Thu, 23 May 2013 16:44:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: anthropomorphictoast http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874240 anthropomorphictoast Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874240 So if I plug my Jesus nightlight into this thing, would that make it a crucifix? So if I plug my Jesus nightlight into this thing, would that make it a crucifix?

]]> By: Donald Petersen http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874242 Donald Petersen Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874242 If you suffer from an excess of wall-warts, then even the Power of the Cross may not be enough for you. Fortunately, a more eldritch solution may be found courtesy the Great Old Ones. Behold the unholy offspring of Cthulhu Himself: PowerSquid! http://www.amazon.com/Powersquid-Outlet-Multiplier/dp/B002SAUAY6 If you suffer from an excess of wall-warts, then even the Power of the Cross may not be enough for you. Fortunately, a more eldritch solution may be found courtesy the Great Old Ones. Behold the unholy offspring of Cthulhu Himself: PowerSquid!

http://www.amazon.com/Powersquid-Outlet-Multiplier/dp/B002SAUAY6

]]> By: gths http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874254 gths Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874254 Woo, Electric Jesus! Woo, Electric Jesus!

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-875542 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-875542 The Power Squid is a better solution to the large adapter problem. Plus, it has the added advantage of being able to defend you if electronic Captain Nemo shows up. Personally, I just stopped using product that required so many fscking AC power adapters. The Power Squid is a better solution to the large adapter problem. Plus, it has the added advantage of being able to defend you if electronic Captain Nemo shows up.

Personally, I just stopped using product that required so many fscking AC power adapters.

]]> By: littlerunninggag http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874290 littlerunninggag Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874290 <i>The title of this post is utterly misleading. Disappointed.</i> No worries, once you are done watching the power strip, at your power lunch, you can have a power nap. The title of this post is utterly misleading. Disappointed.

No worries, once you are done watching the power strip, at your power lunch, you can have a power nap.

]]> By: dross1260 http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874048 dross1260 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874048 Needs ground spike for outdoor use. Needs ground spike for outdoor use.

]]> By: mn_camera http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874050 mn_camera Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874050 Cruciform yes, not crucifix, not without a figure affixed. Cruciform yes, not crucifix, not without a figure affixed.

]]> By: mdh http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874053 mdh Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874053 I too find this compelling I too find this compelling

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874057 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874057 The title of this post is utterly misleading. Disappointed. The title of this post is utterly misleading. Disappointed.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874061 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874061 This solves the problem of the power strip falling over on its side! This solves the problem of the power strip falling over on its side!

]]> By: smithmikeg http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874063 smithmikeg Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874063 It also helps with devices that draw current even when turned off, aka "energy vampires". It also helps with devices that draw current even when turned off, aka “energy vampires”.

]]> By: kevinsky http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874068 kevinsky Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874068 Needs holes at wrists and feet for mounting. Needs holes at wrists and feet for mounting.

]]> By: IronEdithKidd http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874075 IronEdithKidd Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874075 The thing is, this will sell like hotcakes should it actually hit the x-tian bookstores. "Is <i>your</i> power strip <i>all</i> powerful? Now it can be!" Wish I had thought of it. *pouts in corner* The thing is, this will sell like hotcakes should it actually hit the x-tian bookstores. “Is your power strip all powerful? Now it can be!”

Wish I had thought of it.

*pouts in corner*

]]> By: Talia http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874080 Talia Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874080 Frankly, I find it shocking. Frankly, I find it shocking.

]]> By: sk8rboi69 http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874081 sk8rboi69 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874081 I follow the cruciform. I follow the cruciform.

]]> By: Mike http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874083 Mike Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874083 It's not too late! Star of David power strips at stores by your local synagogue and you'll be all set. It’s not too late! Star of David power strips at stores by your local synagogue and you’ll be all set.

]]> By: pxlpig http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874611 pxlpig Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874611 Now an upside down 12 outlet cruciform surge protector, that I would buy! Now an upside down 12 outlet cruciform surge protector, that I would buy!

]]> By: doggo http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874106 doggo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874106 Jesus-H.-Christ-on-powerstrip! Will wonders never cease? Jesus-H.-Christ-on-powerstrip! Will wonders never cease?

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874107 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874107 You could sell it as "The power and the glory." You could sell it as “The power and the glory.”

]]> By: IAmTheCheese http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874109 IAmTheCheese Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874109 It's not a crucifix, it's a cross. A crucifix has the body on it. It’s not a crucifix, it’s a cross. A crucifix has the body on it.

]]> By: Writer_TonyC http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874375 Writer_TonyC Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874375 Remember...THE ELECTRIC KOOLAID SURGE PROTECTING POWER OF GOD COMPELS YOU! THE ELECTRIC KOOLAID SURGE PROTECTING POWER OF GOD COMPELS YOU! And that's that. All viruses running around the Internets are now CLEANSED! Remember…THE ELECTRIC KOOLAID SURGE PROTECTING POWER OF GOD COMPELS YOU! THE ELECTRIC KOOLAID SURGE PROTECTING POWER OF GOD COMPELS YOU!

And that’s that. All viruses running around the Internets are now CLEANSED!

]]> By: Writer_TonyC http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874376 Writer_TonyC Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874376 Remember...THE ELECTRIC KOOLAID SURGE PROTECTING POWER OF GOD COMPELS YOU! THE ELECTRIC KOOLAID SURGE PROTECTING POWER OF GOD COMPELS YOU! And that's that. All viruses running around the Internets are now CLEANSED! You're on your own for the pea soup stains. Remember…THE ELECTRIC KOOLAID SURGE PROTECTING POWER OF GOD COMPELS YOU! THE ELECTRIC KOOLAID SURGE PROTECTING POWER OF GOD COMPELS YOU!

And that’s that. All viruses running around the Internets are now CLEANSED! You’re on your own for the pea soup stains.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874126 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874126 Praise Edison. Praise Edison.

]]> By: Boomshadow http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874894 Boomshadow Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874894 Jesus Christ, this thing is useful. Jesus Christ, this thing is useful.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874128 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874128 Finally, a power strip form that reflects the natural facial expression of the outlet itself: a sudden onset of bewildered sadness. Finally, a power strip form that reflects the natural facial expression of the outlet itself: a sudden onset of bewildered sadness.

]]> By: dougp http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874133 dougp Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874133 tag line: Plug into God with the Cruciform Surge Protector. tag line: Plug into God with the Cruciform Surge Protector.

]]> By: benher http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874651 benher Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874651 Great, I got here to late and all the good jokes have been raptured... Great, I got here to late and all the good jokes have been raptured…

]]> By: Brainspore http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874148 Brainspore Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874148 The problem is the dang thing takes three days to reset. The problem is the dang thing takes three days to reset.

]]> By: gastronaut http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874149 gastronaut Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874149 Perfect! I need a powerstrip to plug my Jesusonic (http://www.jesusonic.com/) into. Perfect! I need a powerstrip to plug my Jesusonic (http://www.jesusonic.com/) into.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/08/31/crucifix-power-strip.html#comment-874152 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-874152 The power of Christ COMPELS you(r devices)!!!!! The power of Christ COMPELS you(r devices)!!!!!

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