YouTuber picks up local tv antenna stations with a beer can.

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I Picked Up HD Channels & Live Sports with a Beer Can!
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If over the air broadcast tv couldn't get any more free then this.

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Breaking news: some metals conduct electricity

Breaking-er news: The 'Save Icon' is actually a floppy disc

Thats sweeping lol. Also likely true but I don't know enough aboht conductivity to dispute it

You can literally use a paperclip. Just stick it into the coax hole. This is not a joke, just do it. There is no trick. Just uncurl it then stick it in. Seriously go try it.

Edit: This wasn't meant to be condescending by the way, I was just sharing a cool fact I learned. I've tried it myself.

But... but... mom told me not to trust strangers on the internet.

Have an adult help you! Be sure to get your parent's permission before going online.

It's fun watching all the zoomers make discoveries on old school shit that we have known for decades. It was a happy moment when I heard my kid upstairs had found out about the "TWANG" sound when you flick those springy doorstop things near the floor.

Don't hate on this guy, he's keeping the traditions alive after us old folks. He'll maybe I can empart in the stupid/genius shit we used to have to do before the internet existed.