# Puke Saber Non-Lethal Weapon Induces Vomiting By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-08-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-lethal-weapon-puke-saber-induces-vomiting-in-victims References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/go/7775/) & [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/defense/2007/08/flashlight-vomi.html) It looks like another one of the many kinds of [LED flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk05-pro-blue-led) on the market, but it's a new [non-lethal weapon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-unit) that, when flashed in the eyes, causes disorientation, [temporary blindness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koushicare-lumineyes), nausea, and even vomiting. The LED Incapacitator has been dubbed the “Puke Saber” and is in the prototype stage. By 2010, thousands of policemen, border agents and National Guardsmen could be shouting “Stop or you'll puke!” Potential downside: advanced anti-“Puke Saber” shields also known eye lids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Non-lethal Weapons:** Develop innovative non-lethal weapons that offer disorientation and incapacitation without causing permanent harm. - **LED Technology:** Explore advancements in LED technology for applications beyond traditional lighting, such as incapacitating devices. - **Personal Security:** Address the growing demand for non-lethal personal security devices that can be used by law enforcement and civilians. ### Where This Applies - **Law Enforcement:** Develop and market non-lethal weapons and personal security devices to law enforcement agencies and officers. - **Military and Defense:** Explore the potential of non-lethal weapons for military and defense applications, providing effective yet non-lethal force options. - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporate LED technology into consumer products focused on personal security and self-defense. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink-Inspired Saber Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-soldier-saber.md) - [Anti-Nausea Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeterm-smart.md) - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md) - [Discreet Portable Tasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taser-device.md) - [Flatulence-Firing Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttheads-fart-launcher-3000.md) - [Diminutive Dual-Beam Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-flashlight.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Crowdfunded EDC Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazsaber-ls1.md) - [Long-Range Laser Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumitwin-dl700.md)