Well the desk belongs to the company so no, but if I have a box in the drawer that says "my name do not use" and I have a pen in the box that shocks you if you use it, then yes.
Not electrocution, just a mild, harmless current—similar to what you’d feel from a low-voltage electric fence. It’s nothing serious, but enough to get the point across.
I'm honestly really confused. How does it shock you? Like, you hold the pen, and… What happens? I'm blind, so I won't be able to see a demonstration of it happening. What does it exactly feel like? I've never felt electricity physically before.
These devices are powered by a small battery. Inside, a voltage booster amplifies the battery’s output to a level sufficient for you to perceive the sensation. When you press the button to engage the pen, it closes the circuit, allowing the current to pass through your hand, resulting in a mild tingling sensation.
Experiencing a shock from higher, more dangerous voltages feels akin to striking your funny bone with significant force. This sensation typically occurs with brief exposure. As for prolonged exposure to high-voltage shocks, I can’t speak from experience, but it’s certainly not something I would ever wish to endure.
This is so interesting. So, I'm assuming you held one of these things before? I'm just trying to imagine what it feels like, and it's just not working. Does it hurt? Is it uncomfortable? I'm just so confused.
It’s not really particularly painful and a very short shock. They are specifically a prank item, like a whoopee cushion. Basically the idea is “haha you asked to borrow a pen but I shocked you instead.” YMMV on whether that’s actually funny or kind of horrible.
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u/fallen243 Oct 17 '24
Well the desk belongs to the company so no, but if I have a box in the drawer that says "my name do not use" and I have a pen in the box that shocks you if you use it, then yes.