Lightsaber

The Movie: Star Wars Saga (1977-)

The Weapon: A metre-long column of light emanating from a metal hilt, able to cut through virtually any material, and leave cauterized wounds in flesh. Can also deflect energy from blasters and other lightsabers.

Why It’s Awesomely Stupid: The most popular movie weapon is probably also the most implausible. Of course we aren’t the first to point this out, the debate is as old as the Saga – how do you contain energy? How does it stop?

Theories abound the internets about exactly how the damned thing might work, but the simple fact is that if you turned on a laser, the light would just keep going without something to stop it.

You’d be the big winner at the bad-ass awards if you had one of these things, but since the only thing you can get is a cheap plastic imitation, or an expensive glass imitation, you’ll probably just end up looking like a douche.

Like the good man Solo says, ‘Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.’ And we’re inclined to agree.

The alternative involves being an internet meme and never ever living it down.

We’re not going to show you that clip though, too easy, so instead enjoy this one, an office favourite.

If you dare to disagree, then bring it on! (In the comments section, of course)

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