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Another Method of Electrocution!

2007 Reader Submission
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Today while pruning small shrubs near the walk with a hand trimmer, I realized that it would be easier to use the weed trimmer (A rotary wheel with a nylon strand attached spinning rapidly to truncate weeds and other overgrown shrubs), and suggested it to my father, who was supervising at the time. He thought it was a good idea as well, and after showing me how to use it, he let me have a turn. A few seconds after I began to utilize the tool, I found the electrical cord wrapped around the device and my father quickly relieved me of the tool and began to explain (again) how to use it. Even though I am technically a child, I am only 3 years away from presumed full prefrontal cortex development, and most people my age (I have a high IQ, though lack a bit of common sense) understand not to cut the electrical wire powering the motor tool you are using (unless you plan suicide thorough electrocution, which I did not).

Submitted on 08/25/2007

Submitted by: SJ
Reference: Personal Account, August 15 2007, Common Era

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Nice writeup, SJ. Don't fret though - I once witnessed my dad cut an extension cord into three pieces using a hedge trimmer and he didn't get zapped. You may need to try a bit harder if you really want to remove yourself from the gene pool!


James said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Good story, SJ! I myself sliced through the cord with a hedge trimmer (no zap, but a nice spark). It happened rather quickly. 15 minutes and some electrical tape later, I was hedge trimming again (and the splice is still quite solid to this day). Accidents happen despite one's best efforts, but I am glad you are learning early! :-)


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