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Starwars Musquito Defense System English Version

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Groen Brothers

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Cited on HN 3 times, 2021–2025, never outright recommended score 0

Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026

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

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

3 jokes · Comedy

Satire & parody Comedy Arts, Comedy, Music & Film

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@aequitas Mar 2021 Makes a joke

on HN thread 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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@agent327 Oct 2021 Makes a joke

on HN thread 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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@CyberThijs Jul 2025 Makes a joke

on HN thread 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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