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http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-118731.html
"My quantity of solutions to your dilemma is vast; their variety spans many degrees. However, I find myself winnowing my list down as to eliminte any that will result in the maiming, death, or gross humiliation of the prepuescent Pucks.
Your best options lies with the realization that an electronic doorbell is a simple switch; hence with a minimum of tinkering ability, you can modify it to your own devious specifications. Some examples:
1) Use the doobell as a swith for an electronic Automatic Lawn Sprinkler System. With the sprinklers properly positioned, the perpetrator, upon ringing the "bell," will be in for the soaking pf a lifetime, leaving you relatively dry (there's bound to be some splashoff.)
2) Record the sound of a larcge, enraged dog. Hook up cassette player to powerful amplifier; place in front window facing out. Crank amplifier to 11. Wire the cassette player so the doorbell will activate the tape when it is rung. Mop up enevitable urine puddle from front porch.
3) Buy novelty police siren/light thingie; wire as above; etc.
4) Smear unpalatable, malodorous substance of high viscosity on doorbell. Use your imagination.
5) Tell the kid you're from the Jehovah's Winesses, and it's nice to have people come to your door for a change.
6) If all else fails, Release the Hounds!
Good Luck."
