Rapid fire reviews: 'The Hunger Games,' Alien Swarm, 'Is it a good idea to microwave this?'

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IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO MICROWAVE THIS?

With movie ticket prices approaching $10 each, students can really appreciate the quality of some (and let me reinforce, some) YouTube channels. “Is it a good idea to microwave this?” falls into the category of “so stupid it’s great.”

Since 2007, pyromaniac and self-proclaimed microwave expert Jory Caron and sidekick Riley Mcllwain have been attempting to answer the question everyone has always wondered, “Is it a good idea to microwave this?” Over eight seasons, the hundreds of items they have microwaved have included: gold, a lava lamp and an undeployed airbag. Surprisingly, and after a few close-calls, all of their body parts remain intact.

If you’re looking to pass the time when you should be studying, or you’ve actually ever wondered what happens when you microwave a Barbie, then check out “Is it a good idea to microwave this?” on YouTube. The show gets a full five trips to the hospital.

Please don’t try to replicate any of the show’s “experiments,” especially in the dorms.

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A version of this article appeared in the Aug 31 issue of the Collegiate Times.

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