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    Starwars Musquito Defense System English Version

    Groen Brothers

    3 HN mentions · mentioned in 3 months, 2021–2025

    YouTube

    3:04 · 281K views · Apr 11, 2007

    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.

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    3 comments from Hacker News

    1. @CyberThijsJul 2025· 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

      AsideView on HN
    2. @agent327Oct 2021· 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'? ;-)

      AsideView on HN
    3. @aequitasMar 2021· in “Raspberry Pi for Kill Mosquitoes by Laser”

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

      AsideView on HN