Also, Eloi and electricity often don't play well together.
I would have taken one look at that rat's nest and said something forcefully. But that's just me.
Rankin added that because there were few outlets on board, passengers utilized a lot of power strips, and that power extension cords were strung about in the galley area and bunk room.
My suspicion would be that some egghead plugged a high-draw device into that mess while being guilty of the crime of mouth-breathing.
If i saw that, i just wouldnt have gotten on the boat.