Mom’s Microwave
What are microwave telephones? I thought microwaves were for zapping cold water into coffee. Can I call my Mom on my microwave?
———- from Barbara the ever questioning librarian of Nashville, TN
You can call your mother using your microwave, and escape most long distance charges, but you have to be willing to watch a small rotating image of your mother, glowing red and sparking. In between your mother’ screams, you might be able to tell her about your new boyfriend or your latest advancement at work, but don’t expect her to be paying attention, because the oven door will muffle your voice, and such irradiation is very painful. It’s only your virtual Mom you’ll be roasting, of course, but still, she is your mother. I guess it depends on how badly you want to save money on long distance.
You can call your mother using your microwave, and escape most long distance charges, but you have to be willing to watch a small rotating image of your mother, glowing red and sparking. In between your mother’ screams, you might be able to tell her about your new boyfriend or your latest advancement at work, but don’t expect her to be paying attention, because the oven door will muffle your voice, and such irradiation is very painful. It’s only your virtual Mom you’ll be roasting, of course, but still, she is your mother. I guess it depends on how badly you want to save money on long distance. 