# Insanely Dangerous Pranks Laser Targeting U.S Commercial Aircraft By TopDog | Published 2009-04-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerous-pranking References: [komonews](http://www.komonews.com/news/43214892.html) There seems to be no end to the stupid things that people can do. The latest incidents of U.S commercial aircraft being targeted by green and red lasers is a good example of how unintelligent some pranksters might be. This is a particularly brainless prank because of the inherent danger involved. When a laser beam intersects with the eye, a condition known as [laser induced flash blindness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koushicare-lumineyes) can occur. This holds true especially for people accustomed to low light levels, like a pilot. The first image shown here is a look at a human eye that has suffered a hemorrhage due to laser-induced flash-blindness. To see what damage a laser beam can cause a CD case, check out the video above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Laser-targeting Pranks:** The trend of pranksters targeting commercial aircraft with lasers creates a need for innovative solutions to detect and prevent these dangerous incidents. - **Laser-induced Flash Blindness:** The trend of laser-induced flash blindness highlights the opportunity for protective eyewear technology advancements to minimize the impact on pilots and other individuals exposed to laser beams. - **Public Safety Regulations:** The trend of laser incidents prompts the need for stricter regulations and penalties to deter individuals from engaging in dangerous pranks with lasers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can explore innovative technologies and protocols to detect laser incidents and protect pilots and passengers from potential harm. - **Protective Eyewear:** The protective eyewear industry can leverage the trend of laser-induced flash blindness to develop advanced eye protection solutions for individuals in high-risk professions. - **Law Enforcement:** Law enforcement agencies can take advantage of the trend of laser-targeting pranks to develop surveillance and tracking systems to identify and apprehend perpetrators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Long-Range Laser Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumitwin-dl700.md) - [Tiny Animated Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserabc-laser-show-projector.md) - [Laser-Controlled Military Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasercontrolled-military-drone.md) - [Drill-Guiding Laser Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-attachment.md) - [Crowdfunded EDC Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazsaber-ls1.md) - [Laser-Powered Mosquito Zappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-matrix.md) - [Power-Beaming Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-recharging-system.md) - [Digital Laser-Powered Blaster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-tag-set.md) - [Laser Technology Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-technology-smoking-device.md)