Caption CERN Contest Week 15

Week 15: 5/13/2015 - 9pm PDT 5/20/2015

Accidents happen! When you're working on the bleeding edge of science and technology, things don't always go as planned. In this image, we're looking at what appears to be the result of some sort of failure. We're not sure what the piece of equipment was, but "was" is the proper term - as it's now charred to a crisp.

The two scientists investigating the damage don't seem to be worried about the radiation warning posted on the end of the machine's aperture. Hopefully they know what they're doing!

Last week's prize was a Bus Pirate. This week we're giving away another Dangerous Prototypes design, a Logic Pirate from The Hackaday Store.

Add your humorous caption as a comment to this project log. Make sure you're commenting on this contest log, not on the contest itself.

As always, if you actually have information about the image or the people in it, let CERN know on the original image discussion page.

Good Luck!

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paul wrote 06/03/2015 at 15:31

it's a magnet that, obviously, caught fire

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Inderpreet Singh wrote 05/22/2015 at 17:32

Yup! The roadrunner rigged this one. It was not the wile e coyote 's fault.

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Rien wrote 05/22/2015 at 13:46

The research team concluded

Eggs and microwaves do not collaborate

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Rien wrote 05/22/2015 at 12:59

Big white letters on top: "UBA"

Big white letters below: "You need an adapter"

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Kumar, Abhishek wrote 05/21/2015 at 14:15

No. Don't try to be Slotin. There was only one and there will be only one Slotin.

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shannon spurling wrote 05/21/2015 at 03:53

... It is the Token! But I can't get it back in the token ring.

I think if you give it a slight twist as you put back....

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Inderpreet Singh wrote 05/20/2015 at 19:34

Scientist at the back,"Which department did you say you were from?"

Tech,"Oh I'm the guy that fixes the fish tank filtration systems around here. See... its the same thing."

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Inderpreet Singh wrote 05/20/2015 at 19:30

Howard Stark with the first Arc Reactor prototype. Yea... try putting one of these in your chest!

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Inderpreet Singh wrote 05/20/2015 at 19:28

This is what happens when you accidentally use vodka instead of coolant in one of these!

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Inderpreet Singh wrote 05/20/2015 at 19:22

Scientist at the back," When this thing exploded, it sounded like a big fart but with green and red colors. Is that normal?

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Inderpreet Singh wrote 05/20/2015 at 19:15

My wife will kill me if she finds out my wedding ring fell into this nuclear powered garbage disposal unit... Again.

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Inderpreet Singh wrote 05/20/2015 at 19:07

Scientist behind the machine,"Do you think the radiation has anything to do with my hair falling off?"

Tech in the front,"Naa! Its prolly just the high voltage and explosion that singed your hair follicles."

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algojervia wrote 05/20/2015 at 18:52

Project Gamma: Test #4367

Timer setup: 3,255µS

Result: Still unclear if the corns popped before sublimation.

Notes for test #4368: Try lower time to 3,254µS.

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louisthetech1952 wrote 05/20/2015 at 18:47

did I do that

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femtoduino wrote 05/20/2015 at 17:43

Read the manual? I don't need no stinkin' manual.

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frankstripod wrote 05/20/2015 at 14:30

No, I didn't put it in backwards! Now quick, help me wipe off this black stuff before the boss notices the "No Fuse" light.

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Hack wrote 05/20/2015 at 12:40

Well... Well... Well... So now who needs the Engineering staff, huh? Let me see... Ahhhh HA, it looks like YOU broke it Dr. Watson! Who do you think is going to fix it now? That's right... An Engineer is going to fix it... AGAIN!

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ilPatrino wrote 05/20/2015 at 11:57

ok, when it goes into production, we should add a note, that it is not a good idea to dry your pet with it.

btw, do you know how i can explain at home that we need a new dog?

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mightymightyDR wrote 05/20/2015 at 10:57

Based on this UVA and UVB sensor data, the World Health Association is ready to recommend a SPF 70 to all humankind.

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Alex wrote 05/20/2015 at 10:56

Quantum Mechanic: "I see your problem right here - your waveform has collapsed!"

Scientist: "Goodness me! Are you sure?"

Quantum Mechanic: "Oh yes."

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