Trash Can Turkeys

anyone ever tried this? I would rather smoke one but this seems some what interesting. I'm always up for trying new things.

http://www.herculesengines.com/Trash Can Turkey/Index.htm

Hmmmmm....

I've been to a few rodeos and a couple of hog shows but I've never seen any s*** like this.
I suppose necessity is the mother of invention. But I just don't see the reason to go out of your way to do this. Especially when it's time to pick the bird from the ash. And what happens to the grease as it runs from under the can into the coals?
I've been told by a number of people that it is not safe to cook with galvanized, do to some toxic gas that is produced from the heat.
I'd rather do a bird in the fryer or on the webber.

(My two cents)

Galvanized Steel
Galvanized steel should never be used for cookware or food storage since this may lead to zinc poisoning (aka heavy metal poisoning). Exposure to high levels of zinc can cause lethargy, dizziness, nausea, fever, diarrhea, irritability, muscular stiffness and pain, loss of appetite, and reversible pancreatic and neurological damage.

Pot stands and stoves constructed from galvanized steel can cause metal fume fever when heated. This is caused by the inhalation of zinc oxide fumes or dust produced when galvanized steel is welded or burned. The signs and symptoms can be vague (shaking chills, fever, body aches, headache, and fatigue) and are similar to those of the flu or a viral illness. Onset of symptoms often occur after well after exposure (3-10 hours) and makes the connection between using your stove and sickness less obvious than one would think. Symptoms usually resolve after 48 hours if you quit cooking with galvanized steel.

Metal Fume Fever has been linked with occupational asthma and is a pretty noxious illness.

trash can fare = not for me

wow I'm glad I never tried that. the next one I do will be one of those smoked-fried deals