Saw The Launch Of Enron's Nuclear Reactor 'Egg' On Social Media? Well, It's Fake

If you are a tech enthusiast and keep checking out posts from bloggers, reviewers, and publications on the topic, chances are that you must have already come across posts on "Enron Egg," a supposed micro nuclear reactor designed to power homes for a decade. A website bearing the old Enron logo introduced the fictitious device, touting it as the future of home energy under the tagline “Nuclear you can trust.” The satirical product description highlighted features like a heat-resistant casing to ensure durability and safety, as well as an integrated chip for 24/7 monitoring by a "nuclear management facility." One supposed testimonial came from Connor Gaydos, co-author of Birds Aren’t Real, who jokingly claimed, “I’ve been living with an Egg for a few months now, and let me just tell you that my little ones, they freakin’ love it, especially when what we save on the energy bill we can spend on Christmas presents.” Netizens Participate Social media users were quick to embrace the humour. — Stockstradamos January 6, 2025 @ShawnRyan762 looks like nuclear fusion does exist — Cristina B January 6, 2025 After playing through multiple fallout games, I don’t know if this is such a good idea fam 😄 — Mike January 7, 2025 A Nod To Enron’s Troubled History The parody is a tongue-in-cheek nod to Enron’s infamous downfall, which wiped out over $60 billion in assets and led to major financial regulations.