Starwars Musquito Defense System English Version

Groen Brothers · 281.2K views · 2007-04-11 · 3:04

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Overview

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

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

Discussed on HN; no positive recommendation is recorded in this export · HN mentions 2021–2025

Topics

Satire & parody

What people said

CyberThijs · 2025-07 · Joke / meme
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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agent327 · 2021-10 · Joke / meme
Ah, someone finally implemented this: [VIDEO] How does it do against other 'annoying elements in your surroundings'? ;-)
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aequitas · 2021-03 · Joke / meme
Never thought I would even see the "Starwars Musquito Defense System" being actually developed :) [VIDEO]
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Sources

Video by Groen Brothers, played through YouTube.

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