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Two Cisco 1841's running many vrfs bouncing packets back and forth. Source: I did it.

Neat!

Although, I'd have done it differently. using some packet capture tools, fake replies with the various different IP addresses. That way you don't even have to run a physical router that bounces it back and forth.

If you are committed to maintaining it, you might even give it a memorable DNS name. (Though, some of the coolness comes from it just being "out there" in the bowels of the Internets.)

Might I also suggest a Spaceballs sequel. :)

Any practical downsides to this, such as increased latency or increased load on the hardware? It's very interesting and creative nonetheless!

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