Starwars Musquito Defense System English Version

Groen Brothers

0 HN recommenders · discussed 2021–2025

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About this video

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

Why it appears in the archive

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

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aequitas · 2021-03 · joke

Never thought I would even see the "Starwars Musquito Defense System" being actually developed :) [VIDEO]

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agent327 · 2021-10 · joke

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

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CyberThijs · 2025-07 · joke

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: [VIDEO]

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