Cuban taser glove of 1935

Posted by Cory Doctorow, January 26, 2008 3:30 AM | permalink

This 1500 volt proto-taser glove was spotlighted in the September, 1935 ish of Modern Mechanix:

MORE punch than can be found in a box-glove is contained in a new electric glove invented by Cirilo Diaz of Cuba for use by police while handling rough characters or in quelling riots. Persons contacted by an officer wearing the glove receive a 1,500-volt shock, sufficient to remove all traces of fight. A half-pound battery worn on the belt supplies the power, all wiring being concealed beneath the coat.

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#1 posted by rudezombie , January 26, 2008 4:44 AM

"I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."

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#2 posted by Jeff , January 26, 2008 5:59 AM

Soft and supple, but with a manly jolt. I love my electro-stim-glove 5000. What else could a lonely guy ask for? (Coming soon, smaller, less manly gloves for you gals out there!)

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#3 posted by Maussist , January 26, 2008 7:01 AM

"No me tasas, hermanito"

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#4 posted by Sea Daddy , January 26, 2008 7:31 AM

May the force be with you!

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#5 posted by dculberson , January 26, 2008 7:35 AM

Nanoo nanoo!

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#6 posted by Hanglyman , January 26, 2008 7:45 AM

This thing gives me Dr. Who crossover fantasies. If the original cloth mask-wearing wavy-voiced Cybermen from The Tenth Planet had the electric touch of the new series Cybermen, they'd use something that looked JUST LIKE this.

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#7 posted by ymr049c , January 26, 2008 9:23 AM

I think "Cuban Taser Glove of 1935" would be a pretty good band name. The "of 1935" part could be optional.

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#8 posted by OM

, January 26, 2008 11:53 AM

"...Presidente Castro? It's time for your afternoon massage!"

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#9 posted by Antinous , January 26, 2008 2:02 PM

And when you swat a mosquito off your own face?

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#10 posted by 1stpost , January 26, 2008 2:43 PM

It's Huey Freeman's "Black Power Fist" from the Boondocks TV show!

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#11 posted by eti , January 26, 2008 7:47 PM

"Why are you hitting yourself?" *BZZT*
"Why are you hitting yourself?" *BZZT*
"Why are you hitting yourself?" *BZZT*
"Why are you hitting yourself?" *BZZT*

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#12 posted by ill lich , January 26, 2008 10:02 PM

I seem to remember a villain in an old comic book having a similar glove.

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#13 posted by minamisan , January 27, 2008 12:58 PM

could i have one that delivers a small buzz instead of a 1500 volt shock? it could be... you know... fun.

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#14 posted by Antinous , January 27, 2008 1:09 PM

Go to your local version of Bondage-A-Go-Go. Somebody in the flogging area will have a device to electrify their hand. They're quite pleasantly stimulating.

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#15 posted by abb3w , January 28, 2008 6:53 AM

Interesting for fans of Fallout, with its BeatCo. "Big Frigger" Power Fist.

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#16 posted by Ian70 , January 28, 2008 1:17 PM

Just don't scratch your bag, dude.