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Starwars Musquito Defense System English Version

Groen BrothersCited 3× on HN, 2021-2025
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281K views · 19 years ago · comedy · evergreen

A spoof commercial by the Groen Brothers for a Star Wars-style laser defense system against mosquitoes.

Posted as a joke whenever laser anti-mosquito devices come up, as an early internet gem.

Satire & parody#parodyad#mosquito#laser#earlyinternet

3 comments from Hacker News

@CyberThijs2025 · in “Laser-wielding device is like an anti-aircraft system for mosquitoes”

This product brings back fond memories to one of those early-internet gems: the "Star Wars mosquito defence system" gag infomercial that was launched 18 years (!) ago: ▶ this video

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@agent3272021 · in “Laser for control of mosquitos, weeds and pests”

Ah, someone finally implemented this: ▶ this video How does it do against other 'annoying elements in your surroundings'? ;-)

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@aequitas2021 · in “Raspberry Pi for Kill Mosquitoes by Laser”

Never thought I would even see the "Starwars Musquito Defense System" being actually developed :) ▶ this video

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