There are some things in life that humans create that are just plain stupid and dangerous.?Underwear embedded with fireworks, glass motorcycle helmets, and the current Republican Party — just to name a few.
But this new brilliantly stupid invention may just win this year’s Darwin Award.?Someone’s created an iPhone case?that looks like a handgun.
Here’s what Della Fave, a spokesman for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in New Jersey, had to say about this new product.
Ocean County issued a statement via Facebook.
Please folks – this cell phone case is not a cool product or a good idea. A police officers job is hard enough, without…
Posted by Ocean County Prosecutor's Office on Monday, June 29, 2015
The case is being sold online at prices ranging from $5 to $49. We are not sure who manufactures the iPhone case.
Authorities are cautioning people against buying this product, although legally there is nothing saying that they can’t.?Fave had this to say:
?If someone reaches for it, in my mind they’re reaching for a gun.?
NYPD tweeted this:
I would NOT suggest purchasing this cell phone case, which was designed to look like a firearm. #BeSmart #BeSafe pic.twitter.com/swsWzD1sdY
— NYPD 112th Precinct (@NYPD112Pct) June 30, 2015
I would urge all parents to not let your kids buy or wear this deadly accessory.
Here’s a video story about this deadly iPhone case.
