NationStates Jolt Archive


What would you do with a 00 flashlight?

The Vuhifellian States
19-01-2008, 04:56
Just flipping through this month's issue of Popular Science, when I spot the...Maxablaster.

Turns out this flashlight will cost you $1800, uses mercury plasma as a "light-bulb", runs on 50-something A batteries, requires its own cooling fan, and can give you an instant sunburn if you don't use a UV shield.

Oh, and it can do this:
http://img287.imageshack.us/img287/4968/spotoncloud2dp4.jpg

To a cloud a few miles away.

I want one.
New Manvir
19-01-2008, 05:09
That is awesome...

*panhandles on NSG for money*
Fall of Empire
19-01-2008, 05:10
I would...GIVE PEOPLE I DON"T LIKE SUNBURNS!!!! *Laughs maniacally*
Vandal-Unknown
19-01-2008, 05:13
If it doesn't also include an Asian themed orgy in it, I don't see that as a good investment.
Gartref
19-01-2008, 05:57
What would you do with a $1800 flashlight?

I would shine like a beacon of crazy all over the world.
Boonytopia
19-01-2008, 05:58
Summon Batman.
Gauthier
19-01-2008, 06:05
Summon Batman.

Winner.

http://static.flickr.com/40/85543188_9b66b0b896_o.jpg
Sumamba Buwhan
19-01-2008, 06:06
Blind police officers who pulled me over and/or give them a sunburn on their eyelids
Infinite Revolution
19-01-2008, 06:08
i would club a billionaire to death with it. provided he had rewritten his will for me.
Gauthier
19-01-2008, 06:11
Go Vampire Hunting.
New Granada
19-01-2008, 06:19
I have a 70 dollar flashlight, I just shine it in people's eyes, that's what it's for.
Boonytopia
19-01-2008, 06:28
Winner.

http://static.flickr.com/40/85543188_9b66b0b896_o.jpg

Woohoo, I'm a winner! :D
Java-Minang
19-01-2008, 06:39
Convert the light onto energy?
DirkGently
19-01-2008, 06:39
personally, i would fuck you in the ass, assuming you were willling of course. no rapists round here, oh no, dread to think.
Sel Appa
19-01-2008, 06:40
Is it legal?
Dalmatia Cisalpina
19-01-2008, 06:45
I need that. Now.
I have no clue what I would do with it, but I need it.
Iniika
19-01-2008, 10:47
Cause traffic accidents :D
Call to power
19-01-2008, 10:54
I would be a good boy and only use it when the power goes out or when I go caving...

I personally would rather see what mischief I could do with a £900 wheelbarrow ;)
Wilgrove
19-01-2008, 11:13
I would be a good boy and only use it when the power goes out or when I go caving...

I personally would rather see what mischief I could do with a £900 wheelbarrow ;)

You could always fill it up with horse manure and push it around town. When people stop to ask you what you're doing, you just tell them that you're cleaning out the Government! :D
Lord Tothe
19-01-2008, 11:47
Is it legal?

Who cares? desire can always exceed the bounds of legality. I can't buy this unless I jump through a lot of hoops, but I still want it.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/p22_package.jpg


and I'd mount the flashlight as one %$@#$ of a tactical light under the rail. Ever see a pistol that had to be held like a rifle before? :D
Call to power
19-01-2008, 11:57
You could always fill it up with horse manure and push it around town. When people stop to ask you what you're doing, you just tell them that you're cleaning out the Government! :D

I was thinking more along the lines of playing giant monopoly

I can't buy this unless I jump through a lot of hoops, but I still want it.

why bother with the silencer ;)
HC Eredivisie
19-01-2008, 13:10
I'd use it to shed some light on NSG.
Jeruselem
19-01-2008, 13:24
Light saber! Sorta ...
The_pantless_hero
19-01-2008, 14:02
Who cares? desire can always exceed the bounds of legality. I can't buy this unless I jump through a lot of hoops, but I still want it.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/p22_package.jpg


and I'd mount the flashlight as one %$@#$ of a tactical light under the rail. Ever see a pistol that had to be held like a rifle before? :D

If you see something new and the first thing that comes to mind is "how can I mount it on my gun," you might be a redneck.
H N Fiddlebottoms VIII
19-01-2008, 14:43
I would...GIVE PEOPLE I DON"T LIKE SUNBURNS!!!! *Laughs maniacally*
Exactly. Supervillainy on a budget.
Tsaphiel
19-01-2008, 14:47
I would do the same thing with a $1800 dollar torch as I would with my £10 one.

MOCK LIGHTSABER DUELS!!!!!
Ifreann
19-01-2008, 16:29
Some fuckers gonna get blinded.
Der Teutoniker
19-01-2008, 16:45
I was thinking more along the lines of playing giant monopoly


I call the horse!

So, when will the game start? I would've also asked where, but I'm not stupid... on "Go" of course!
Der Teutoniker
19-01-2008, 16:46
Light saber! Sorta ...

With a light like that I'm sure it can cut through people anyway, lol.
Celtlund II
19-01-2008, 17:23
Shine it into oncoming traffic that refuses to dim their headlights at night.:eek:
Katganistan
19-01-2008, 17:56
I have a 70 dollar flashlight, I just shine it in people's eyes, that's what it's for.

And a $6.00 flashlight won't do that?
Katganistan
19-01-2008, 18:00
personally, i would fuck you in the ass, assuming you were willling of course. no rapists round here, oh no, dread to think.

Knock it off.
JuNii
19-01-2008, 18:07
imagine... my own personal searchlight...

what won't I do.

all i'l need is a bull horn... :p
Conserative Morality
19-01-2008, 22:02
Holy crap!!!
I totally want one! I could burn holes through solid steel with that sucker!
Kedalfax
19-01-2008, 22:10
Shine it into oncoming traffic that refuses to dim their headlights at night.:eek:

:p

Especially people in trucks. They're the worst.
The_pantless_hero
19-01-2008, 22:29
:p

Especially people in trucks. They're the worst.
Not as bad as those people with white halogen lamps or whatever they are.
GrandBill II
19-01-2008, 22:56
Just like when you put your hand on the flashlight and see a red light coming through your skin.

I would insert it, in my mouth, to flash my organs and walk around has a Christmas light.
Mad hatters in jeans
20-01-2008, 00:07
Give it to people going to isolated areas, so if they get lost they can shine the torch at passing aircraft.
Attach it to airplanes for night flying, give as a present for a wedding, and tell them they've found the light.;)
IL Ruffino
20-01-2008, 00:11
Roast marshmallows and blind drivers.
Londim
20-01-2008, 00:28
That's amazing! I want one! I have no idea why, but the consumer inside grows restless for one!
Dalmatia Cisalpina
20-01-2008, 01:29
That's amazing! I want one! I have no idea why, but the consumer inside grows restless for one!

We're thinking along the same lines right now. :)
The Vuhifellian States
20-01-2008, 02:19
Just like when you put your hand on the flashlight and see a red light coming through your skin.


I think it might burn through your hand :p
Kedalfax
20-01-2008, 05:06
Not as bad as those people with white halogen lamps or whatever they are.

Good point. Counter: Trucks with halogen lights.
New Granada
20-01-2008, 05:13
And a $6.00 flashlight won't do that?

If you can find a 6 dollar flashlight that is as bright, compact or durable, let me know so I can buy them all.
Saige Dragon
20-01-2008, 05:23
I would probably get pissed off 'cause my flashlights always have dead batteries... even when I put new ones in.
The Vuhifellian States
20-01-2008, 05:25
I would probably get pissed off 'cause my flashlights always have dead batteries... even when I put new ones in.

Especially when you'll need to buy 54 replacement batteries if this bastard dies out, heh.