Another "free energy" crazy surfaces, promises solution to all world ills by June 20th

See that scary man? That there is Archer Quinn, self-proclaimed savior of mankind. He's prepping a free energy device that he plans to unveil on June 20th of this year, on which date he predicts "the oil reign and those who governed by their money and crushed the people by the taxes and control of the most basic of needs shall be put down for all time." Yeah, pretty wild stuff. And if that wasn't enough, he's decided to nickname his gravity-based device the "Sword of God." His prior experience involves some sort of "thermal accelerator" (pictured) and a myriad of other inventions, so he doesn't seem to think breaking Newton's laws should be much of a problem. Guess it won't take long to find out. This should be a fun one.

[Thanks Chris; via FE Truth]

[GreezyG @ Apr 28th 2008 12:19PM]

His mullet is the secret to free energy!!! Business in the front...party in the back yeehaw!

[Rohit Kapur @ Apr 28th 2008 12:19PM]

He looks a bit like Nicholson. . .

[AutoTom @ Apr 28th 2008 12:59PM]

jack Nickolson you mean?

[Jeff @ Apr 28th 2008 1:02PM]

u mean that golfer dude?

[Jeff @ Apr 28th 2008 1:06PM]

I hope the device fails... Free energy isn't worth the price of potentially having statues of this guy.

[Marcus @ Apr 28th 2008 1:07PM]

Jack Nicklaus?

[Dahk @ Apr 28th 2008 1:35PM]

Actually, kinda like a mix between Jack Nicholson and Anthony Hopkins.

Janthony Hopkolson sounds cooler than Archer Quinn. Sorta.

[Eric @ Apr 28th 2008 2:13PM]

Jack Nicklaus brought me golf clubs last Christmas

[Scott G. @ Apr 28th 2008 7:22PM]

He looks like a mix between Ron Jeremy and Anthony Hopkins in "Mask of Zorro".

[Timmy @ Apr 28th 2008 12:19PM]

Looks like he's going to do the belly slide of death.

[Bobs @ Apr 28th 2008 5:19PM]

I say we load him into the LHC


For those who dont know what the LHC is, its the large hadron collider, a bigass particle accelerator.

[Saad @ Apr 28th 2008 12:24PM]

There is no such thing as a free lunch

[Terpy @ Apr 28th 2008 12:27PM]

There is such a thing as free publicity however.

[Oinquer @ Apr 29th 2008 8:25AM]

but it seems to exist free energyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Reader @ Apr 28th 2008 1:42PM]

Seriously, I need to make a free energy site and load it with ads. I could use some extra cash.

[Mikey @ Apr 28th 2008 12:26PM]

He is smart enough to create a free energy device, but not smart enough to proof read/use grammar check/spell check...

"Genuine Perpetual motion machines, produce motion, not effect. This machine produces motion, which in turn drives and everyday generator. the size of the machine determines the size of the generator and the output."

[makishima @ Apr 28th 2008 12:41PM]

No one ever said that smart means that you have infallible grammar and spelling. Why do you think there is a stigma that doctors have terrible handwriting? Maybe he's simply to busy making said free energy machine to be bothered with how his grammar or spelling were in his press release? Sorry just had to play devils advocate to that one :P

[601210 @ Apr 28th 2008 1:08PM]

@makishima
I always thought they have bad handwriting because they have to write out long words many, many times throughout the day.

IMO, the savior of the world should have good grammar and spelling.

[nikola @ Apr 28th 2008 1:18PM]

You do know that he didn't type that himself and was being interviewed by the website this is posted, right? How would someone else's grammer/punctuation reflect on him?

[danny @ Apr 28th 2008 1:20PM]

Not to mention that that is a transcript of an interview with him. In simple terms that means someone else probably wrote that, not him.

[rp @ Apr 28th 2008 2:42PM]

They all have bad handwriting because they are all left handed. All the smart people are, it's the cool thing to do these days. Right handedness is so 20th century.

[ZeroCorpse @ Apr 28th 2008 3:25PM]

People generally have either natural intelligence leaning toward math and numbers-based activities, or leaning toward words and language-based activities.

This guy is clearly the 'math' sort. I'm skilled with words, but couldn't do advanced math to save my life. I know mathematicians who can barely spell, but who can figure out the complete measurements of a room without using any instruments to do so.

Cut the guy a break. If he's going to save us all from dependence on petroleum, I'll consider him a hero.

[Nutsy @ Apr 28th 2008 12:29PM]

He has long hair tied back... Hardly a mullet...

And while free energy machines might be "difficult" to get. Why all the slagging off so soon?

Give them a chance... if they screw over... Then start slagging.

Seriously... What if some one gets it right? And gets slagged off before he even gets to demonstrate it. And decides to pack it in before he’s done because of all the negative shite that’s thrown at him...

Don’t you want a free energy machine?

[Nutsy @ Apr 28th 2008 12:35PM]

Oh and heres some interesting stuff...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCANbMBujjQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvB3PiPBozU

The thing is... If some one can actualy make it and try to bring it to the public... They usealy get stopped some how by the big energy industry.

Like any large industry they dont like change... And if they see something threatening there buisness they would do there best to stop it...

[James @ Apr 28th 2008 12:37PM]

"Difficult"? I'd classify breaking the laws of physics as a little more the "difficult".

[coffee @ Apr 28th 2008 12:38PM]

So you're saying he'll pack it in if a few assbags on the internet throw him some crap?

He invents the solution to the entire world's energy problems, and he throws it away because Engadget users mocked his mullet?

There's nothing to see here. Dude should call the press when he's ready to demonstrate it, not before.

I have a free energy machine. He's 14, he mows the lawn when I tell him, takes out the trash, etc. Okay, not free, he eats a lot. But it's a decent trade off.

[Mecharine @ Apr 28th 2008 12:51PM]

Its obvious what the outcome of this device. Naive people with less money in their wallets, and one slimey looking man pocketing it. I have one word for all "free energy" types.

Thermodynamics.

[packetsniffer @ Apr 28th 2008 1:11PM]

Slag.

[Jeff @ Apr 28th 2008 1:31PM]

i think we should institute a free-energy-claims-policy like Professional Baseball did with streakers:

no one gives them any press.

this is essentially the streaking of the new media: claim you have a free-energy device that will save the world, and you'll demo it in a week or two.

that way you get your 0.15 seconds of fame.

that's no different that jumping down to the baseball field in your undies and running around: you just piss everyone off by wasting their time.

[Peter @ Apr 28th 2008 12:29PM]

this goes against what i have learned in high school.
and btw, his web page SUCKS

[looseinthedeuce @ Apr 28th 2008 12:30PM]

Newton's laws were made to be broken.

[Stem $ell @ Apr 28th 2008 12:30PM]

His device: "Sword of God"
Him?: "Shamoclese"

[patsy @ Apr 28th 2008 12:36PM]

Ah, June 20th. Excellent, plenty of time to organize popcorn and drinks and a comfy chair...

[Idlemind @ Apr 28th 2008 12:37PM]

If this worked the Sultan of Brunei would have had him killed already.

Just like that poor sap that invented the car that runs on water.

[michaelocc @ Apr 28th 2008 12:37PM]

Entertaining to note the first Google hit that comes up with a search for "Archer Quinn":

http://www.inventored.org/caution/archer-quinn/

[PaulB @ Apr 28th 2008 1:30PM]

Rather elegant proof of quackery. Good find. Still, I'm looking forward to June 20th to hear some entertaining excuses as to why the invention can't be demonstrated.

[Marco @ Apr 28th 2008 12:38PM]

Keep laughing at him, and you're going to find him just like that...under your bed.

[majortom @ Apr 28th 2008 1:16PM]

now THAT'S funny....

[Barry @ Apr 28th 2008 12:38PM]

Why is he laying on the floor??? The thing is supposed to be "gravity based", so did it increase gravity so much that he can't stand up?
Wow, that'll work. I've got all the free energy in the world, but I can't stand up to put more porn in the dvd player! lol

[rgm @ Apr 28th 2008 12:39PM]

This always makes me sad inside. And the grammar errors on his site don't exactly fill me with confidence in his device. Oh yeah, and the second law of thermodynamics might have something to say about it too.

I guarantee you "problems" and delays will happen before the promised date.

[Ladderless @ Apr 28th 2008 12:40PM]

I have $20 that says he's wrong.

Anyone want to bet?

Anyone?

[BK @ Apr 28th 2008 12:52PM]

Whats the action? 1 million to 1?

[tande @ Apr 28th 2008 1:03PM]

With those odds I'd be stupid not to take it.

[GPS @ Apr 28th 2008 7:14PM]

Trust me.. you would be stupid to take it :)

[farfisa @ Apr 28th 2008 12:49PM]

Please tell me this isn't Heavenly Sword 2.

[kP @ Apr 28th 2008 12:49PM]

Smoke much weed?

[Terpy @ Apr 28th 2008 4:18PM]

Does he have any left? Seems like some potent stuff.

[Bucky @ Apr 28th 2008 12:51PM]

It's nice to see that he is passionate about his work.
It makes an interesting read, especially when he starts flipping out about turning off the tv.

[YoJIMbo @ Apr 28th 2008 12:58PM]

This one seems a bit more realistic:
www.ambientfoundation.org

[YoJIMbo @ Apr 28th 2008 12:59PM]

Here is an easier link:
http://www.ambientfoundation.org