Man Undergoes Surgery to use iPhone



North Denver News reported that Thomas Martel, 28, had his thumbs surgically altered so he could better use his iPhone. A new surgical technique called "whittling" involves making a small incision into both thumbs and shaving down the bones, followed by careful muscular alteration and modification of the fingernails.

Mr Martel reportedly said, "Sure, the procedure was expensive, but when I think of all the time I save by being able to use modern handhelds so much faster, I really think the surgery will pay for itself in ten to fifteen years. And what it's saving me in frustration - that's priceless."

InformationWeek claims the story is false - the doctor who developed the procedure is not listed in the Denver phone directory and writer of the story hasn't returned any of their calls.

Original link | Information Week article - via Spluch

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FAKE, and it was exposed as a fake on oddee.com. The so-called doctor isnt registered on any phone listings in Denver and they havent been able to get hold of the writer of this article.

FAKE FAKE FAKE!!!!

Anyone believing this is stupid.
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I want this done. Not to use an iphone - but because my thumbs are freakishly large. I didn't know this procedure actually existed. Maybe I won't have to hide my thumbs from cute boys anymore... Oh the possibilities...
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