St. Thomas, USVI—After yet another island-wide blackout left St. Thomas residents in the dark and their drinks unchilled, local legend and electrical engineer Alexander Cameron decided to take matters into his own hands. Armed with duct tape, salvaged solar panels, and fueled by a heroic number of Jameson and tequila shots, Alexander inadvertently created a groundbreaking renewable energy source that locals are now calling “The Cameron Current.”
The chaos began at Bernie’s, Alexander’s favorite haunt on St. Thomas, where he had been enjoying an impressive series of Jameson shots during happy hour. Witnesses report that midway through the blackout, Alexander slammed his glass on the bar and announced, “Hold my drink. I’ve got this!” before disappearing into the night with a flashlight, a roll of duct tape, and what appeared to be a leftover blender motor.
DIY Power Revolution
Using an old car battery, a set of discarded solar panels, and what he described as “the perfect tequila-to-circuit ratio,” Alexander rigged a system that restored power to Bernie’s within two hours. The setup not only brought the lights back on but also powered the new neon sign.
“I wasn’t trying to make history,” Alexander said while nursing his morning Jameson. “I just wanted my rum punch blender to work again.”
His invention, cobbled together in the back alley behind Bernie’s, harnesses the power of tequila vapors and ethanol fumes to generate electricity. “Turns out, booze is more than just fuel for the soul—it’s also fuel for the grid,” he joked.
Bernie’s Reaction
The staff at Bernie’s were quick to embrace the Cameron Current, though they admit it has quirks. “Every time Alex takes another shot, the lights flicker like we’re in a nightclub,” said Megan, one of the star bartenders. “But hey, it’s better than sitting in the dark.”
Locals have already begun to treat the invention as an attraction, with tourists stopping by to see “the booze-powered miracle.” One visitor described it as “part science, part sorcery, and 100% Caribbean.”
A Legend Across Islands
Word of Alexander’s invention traveled quickly, even reaching Woody’s on nearby St. John, another bar where he’s known to stir up trouble. “Typical Zan,” said a bartender at Woody’s. “He probably fixed St. Thomas just so he could party harder when he makes it back to St. John.”
Despite the growing buzz, Alexander insists he’s not interested in fame. “If the nerds want to study my work, fine, but they better bring tequila” he said, motioning for another round of shots.
What’s Next for Alexander?
When asked about his future plans, Cameron was noncommittal. “Maybe I’ll fix the ferry schedule. Or build a machine that keeps my beer cold underwater. Who knows? The possibilities are endless when you’ve got duct tape and rum.”
As of now, the Cameron Current continues to power Bernie’s and inspire locals. And while Alexander has no plans to patent his invention, he does have one rule for its continued use: “As long as the Jameson keeps flowing, so will the electricity.”
