# Things you don't need -- the Darth Vader Clapper **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 18, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360 "2020-12-18T20:38:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/1 "2020-12-18T20:38:17Z")
Saw this on TV yesterday > [@](#): > > But this device does more than that. When you turn your lights on, Darth Vader says “The force is strong with this one,” and when you turn the lights off, he says, "You underestimate the power of the Dark Side.” [https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/619288/darth-vader-clapper-light](https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/619288/darth-vader-clapper-light) Amazon apparently can’t spell “Darth Vader” > [@](#): > > - JOIN THE DARK SIDE - Lights On! Lights Off! The Darth Vader Talking Clapper is a fun and easy way to turn on the lights, TV and other frequently-used appliances in your Empire with a simple clap of your hands . > - USE THE FORCE - Just plug a lamp, a radio, or any other device into this cool Clapper in the design of Vader’s iconic black helmet, and switch it on and off with the power of your bare hands. > - COMMANDING PRESENCE - The legendary Sith Lord speaks every time you trigger him, with quotes like: “You underestimate the power of the Dark Side.” > - GREAT GIFT - Perfect for any Star Wars fan, the Darth Vadar Talking Clapper offers a safe and easy way to help you navigate your bedroom, bathroom and other favorite rooms in the galaxy…er…house. > - SIZE - Wonderfully-detailed device is made of durable plastic, fits standard-sized electrical wall sockets and measures 4"H. [https://www.amazon.com/Clapper-Wireless-Activated-Switch-Original/dp/B07K1MYQJP](https://www.amazon.com/Clapper-Wireless-Activated-Switch-Original/dp/B07K1MYQJP) They have a C3PO version, too. > [@](#): > > About this item > > - JOIN THE REBELLION - Clap on! Clap off! The C-3PO Talking Clapper is a fun and easy way to turn on the lights, TV and other frequently-used appliances in your galaxy with a simple clap of your hands. > - USE THE FORCE The C-3PO Talking Clapper is a fun and easy way to turn on the lights and other frequently-used appliances in your galaxy with a simple clapping of your hands. > - COMMANDING PRESENCE - The iconic droid speaks every time you clap 2 times to turn on to hear: “Hello Sir all systems have been alerted to your presence” Clap 2 times to turn off to hear: “Something’s not right because now I can’t see. Oh dear. ” > - GREAT GIFT - Perfect for any Star Wars fan, the C-3PO Talking Clapper offers a safe and easy way to help you navigate your bedroom, bathroom and other favorite rooms in the galaxy. . . er. . . house. > - SIZE - Wonderfully-detailed device is made of durable plastic, fits standard-sized electrical wall sockets and measures 4"H. [https://www.amazon.com/Clapper-C-3PO-Wireless-Activated-Switch/dp/B081W5RPH4/ref=sr\_1\_1?dchild=1&keywords=C3PO+Clapper&qid=1608323690&s=hi&sr=1-1](https://www.amazon.com/Clapper-C-3PO-Wireless-Activated-Switch/dp/B081W5RPH4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=C3PO+Clapper&qid=1608323690&s=hi&sr=1-1) Even the nerdiest of my friends wouldn’t have this. I’m sure Dopers can come up with more appropriate (or outrageous) clappers. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/2 "2020-12-18T23:27:52Z")
Naw, but a Darth Vader crapper might be cool. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2020, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/3 "2020-12-18T23:34:40Z")
I’d rather have a toilet that sounds like the Tardis when flushed. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/4 "2020-12-19T00:12:53Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > Naw, but a Darth Vader crapper might be cool. In cases of constipation, it could sagely advise that you “use the force.” ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/5 "2020-12-19T00:44:30Z")
I am cracking up for some of the unnecessary things being shown to me by The Grommit. Here’s one example: [egg boiler](https://www.thegrommet.com/products/eggibles-silicone-egg-boiler). Eggs already come in their own boiler, do they not? ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/6 "2020-12-19T01:36:15Z")
I don’t care what any of you think, I am so getting one of these ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/7 "2020-12-19T02:31:17Z")
I think it will go perfectly with the [Chia Pet Pennywise the Clown.](https://www.newegg.com/p/026-053R-00013?item=9SIA1V0CXV7070&source=region&nm_mc=knc-googlemkp-pc&cm_mmc=knc-googlemkp-pc-_-pla-as+seen+on+tv+products-_-toys+-+learning+%26+educational-_-9SIA1V0CXV7070&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw_H-BRD-ARIsALQE_2PqfjCXkM5zESF3bn2tjvRWPafl3ELDiwucWoI3zHQiM8RwwHdOhOQaAtxUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) [![](https://c1.neweggimages.com/ProductImageCompressAll1280/A1V0_1_20191107256188109.jpg) ](https://c1.neweggimages.com/ProductImageCompressAll1280/A1V0_1_20191107256188109.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/8 "2020-12-19T02:32:25Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > I’d rather have a toilet that sounds like the Tardis when flushed. a Turdis? ---
**Author:** ![jimmyjoeraybubbabob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eada6e/32.png) [@jimmyjoeraybubbabob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimmyjoeraybubbabob)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/9 "2020-12-19T07:29:57Z")
I’m thinking they have it backwards… Why not have it say “you underestimate the power of the dark side” when you turn the lights on? ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/10 "2020-12-19T13:34:01Z")
Aye; my thought exactly. ---
**Author:** ![mbh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/11 "2020-12-19T14:48:36Z")
[quote=“Kent\_Clark, post:7, topic:928360, full:true”] I think it will go perfectly with the [Chia Pet Pennywise the Clown.](https://www.newegg.com/p/026-053R-00013?item=9SIA1V0CXV7070&source=region&nm_mc=knc-googlemkp-pc&cm_mmc=knc-googlemkp-pc-_-pla-as+seen+on+tv+products-_-toys+-+learning+%26+educational-_-9SIA1V0CXV7070&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw_H-BRD-ARIsALQE_2PqfjCXkM5zESF3bn2tjvRWPafl3ELDiwucWoI3zHQiM8RwwHdOhOQaAtxUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) That’s not nearly as scary as the [Richard Simmons chia pet](https://www.chia.com/products/richard-simmons-chia-pet?_pos=1&_psq=richard%20si&_ss=e&_v=1.0). Or the [Bob Ross chia pet.](https://www.chia.com/products/bob-ross-chia-pet?_pos=2&_psq=bob%20ross&_ss=e&_v=1.0) ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/12 "2020-12-19T17:34:28Z")
How about a Clapper that actually flushed the toilet? _The Crapper_ ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/13 "2020-12-19T21:25:05Z")
> [@mbh](#): > > Or the [Bob Ross chia pet.](https://www.chia.com/products/bob-ross-chia-pet?_pos=2&_psq=bob%20ross&_ss=e&_v=1.0) That is SO wrong! Why not have his beard grow, too??? I think the worst is the Golden Girls Chia pet. ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/14 "2020-12-19T22:42:25Z")
If you glue a lot of seeds on the top of one of those Korean cars, you’ll have a Kia Pet in no time. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/15 "2020-12-19T22:46:21Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > I think the worst is the Golden Girls Chia pet. Last year I gave some friens a Chia Cthulhu. I bought a sculpture of Cthulhu, photoshopped a real-looking Chia label for it, and attached a set of Chia seeds to the side. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/16 "2020-12-20T01:39:35Z")
Been there, done that. [https://inhabitat.com/files/grasscar2.jpg](https://inhabitat.com/files/grasscar2.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/17 "2020-12-20T06:29:01Z")
I thought this was about the “Darth Vader clap,” which I also don’t need. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/18 "2020-12-20T16:52:05Z")
I have a dancing Baby Groot (from Guardians of the Galaxy), with the soundtrack from the Jackson 5. 🕶 That is all. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-need-the-darth-vader-clapper/928360/19 "2020-12-20T17:11:40Z")
On a positive note, it _does_ give you a reason to visit the planet Ceftriaxone !