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Many users did not understand the joke about the Enron Egg microreactor and tried to place a pre-order.
The Enron Egg, touted as a "home micronuclear reactor," is a hoax from a fake company that attracted attention at CES 2025. About write Forbes.
The Enron Egg is supposed to be able to provide electricity to a house for 10 years. In fact, this is a hoax. On the fake website, it was written that the device in the shape of an egg "will revolutionize home energy." "Nuclear power you can trust," the fake caption read, then went on to detail the supposed benefits of the "reactor." — “The fire-resistant housing is designed to withstand extreme temperatures, providing unparalleled safety. Designed for maximum performance, it protects the reactor core while maintaining optimal thermal efficiency — even under the harshest conditions.”
The product description also claims that the integrated chip "enables 24/7 monitoring of the Enron nuclear facility, ensuring real-time surveillance and operational security—anytime, anywhere."
A fake product launch video shared on social media shows "company executives" walking around the stage touting their egg-shaped gadget in front of an audience.
Many netizens immediately understood the joke about Enron and responded with their own jokes about the "manufacturers" who call themselves "the world's leading company" on X.
"It's great. I imagine a world run by Enron Eggs—simple as that!” — user X wrote.
Enron, a Houston-based energy, goods and services company, filed for bankruptcy in 2001 and collapsed after its accounting fraud came to light. At that time, the company's assets amounted to more than 60 billion dollars. Its collapse led to the introduction of more new laws designed to improve the accuracy of the financial statements of public companies.
The press release announcing the company's comeback looks surprisingly believable and even includes an email contact for press.
The terms and conditions on Enron.com clearly state that the information on the site "constitutes a performance and is intended for entertainment purposes only." For those who missed this disclaimer.
