OLPC gets microwaved, molded into stunning piece of art

We've seen quite a few a) laptops and b) masterpieces in our day, but it's hard to recall the last time that we saw both in the same instance. Have a look at the object above, which is undoubtedly one of the most amazing pieces of laptop art this planet has ever had the pleasure of seeing. Kenny Irwin, known for his post-microwave creations, decided to zap one of the low-cost PCs and then mold it into the OLPCSlug while things were still gooey, all in the name of good publicity and charity. You see, the buyer of this lovely piece will see 80 percent of the proceeds head straight to OLPC, and given that it will also "help keep you safe from forest beasts of unimaginable size," those currently situated in backwoods retreats have an extra reason to plunk down. The only problem? That $26,001 asking price. A can't-miss demo video is after the break.

[Thanks, Robert]

[Wwhat Posted Sep 18th 2009 10:42AM]

SciFi show special effects people should watch that vid, and listen to it, to hear how the crackling of an EMP'ed device actually sounds, and see how the sparks are inside and jumping out once a while.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 18th 2009 10:44AM]

The "song" at the end coupled with the extremely strange opening as well as the creepy sculpture and not to forget the very unsettling interior design choices of his house really freaked me out!
I'm kind of frightened... I don't want to meet this FrankenOLPC in a dark alley and would not want to make the acquaintance with the Samir 9000 nor would I ever step into these rooms (I would not be able to sleep ever again)...

[Bully Posted Sep 18th 2009 10:46AM]

His song is now available on the iTunes Store. Currently sitting at the number 4 spot. Only 99cents, or you can now buy his iTunes LP for $26,001.00.

[PMac Posted Sep 18th 2009 10:59AM]

This is really wasteful and pointless, not to mention environmentally irresponsible. It is also completely awesome!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 18th 2009 11:05AM]

Where are Jory and Riley when you need them? http://www.youtube.com/jpizzle1122

[samuraixtian Posted Sep 18th 2009 11:17AM]

This greatly damages the environment.

[thebline Posted Sep 18th 2009 11:35AM]

Did anyone actually watch this all the way through? Note how the "slug" isn't made up of ANYTHING that has to do with the OLPC... It's just a weird THING on top of a microwaved OLPC... I bet it still smells like all hell, and it killed a few Africans in the making anyway...

Is this guy out of his MIND?

20% of $26,001 is $5,200... He is making a killing killing the environment and brain cells...

[Jaylittles531 Posted Sep 18th 2009 12:30PM]

Can anyone else see this kid being a mass serial killer?

[Karate Tortoise Posted Sep 18th 2009 12:32PM]

I think its kinda cute. .

[John Stracke Posted Sep 18th 2009 1:49PM]

"The only problem? That $26,001 asking price." -- Normally I'd ask, "Is he insane?"...but it just seems redundant.

[swollenmonkey Posted Sep 18th 2009 2:01PM]

I would like to purchase your art work. Does anyone have change for a button?

[flawless Posted Sep 18th 2009 2:04PM]

I thought there was Terminator gonna to appear during this cookin (you know, all these sparks and flashes...), but appearently someone has screwed somethin up with the teleporter...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 18th 2009 2:58PM]

Due to budgetary restraints,we have hired a new fx crew for the highly anticipated Transformers 3

[rkdiddy Posted Sep 18th 2009 4:26PM]

Really - I can't believe a) someone would do this and b) I watched the entire clip?

[Wwhat Posted Sep 18th 2009 5:50PM]

Quit watching after the melting was done

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 18th 2009 4:44PM]

this thing looks terrible, what a waste of time

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 21st 2009 4:16AM]

this sucks what a waste

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 18th 2009 6:16PM]

I'm disgusted.
This is a complete waste of perfectly usable technology. >:(

[Riley Posted Sep 19th 2009 12:54AM]

I nearly soiled my armor...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 19th 2009 4:44AM]

was i the only one with the "fire burnen, fire burnen on the dance floor" song stuck in their head watching this revolve into flames?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 21st 2009 2:27AM]

Art? Are you sure? I'm not seeing any concept or artistic vision in this piece of cr*p art. In fact, if anything I would say it was done purely for financial gain (admittedly by a charity, so it's perhaps not quite as pathetic as it could be) rather than expression, aesthetic or portrayal of concept.