Shock tactics

News in The Daily Telegraph today of the first person shot by a police Taser gun (as opposed to a citizen's Taser gun?) since the weapons were distributed earlier this month. The man was being arrested near his home following what was described as "a foiled robbery of the Regents Park Sporting Club in February". The man in question was charged with several offences including armed robbery. No details of the circumstances of the arrest which required use of the Taser were included in the report. But in case it ever comes up as a trivia question, the man's name was Filisione Taufahema (aged 26).
And on the subject of "shocking", the current Jaycar catalog carries ads for a number of games which I don't think I'll be buying:
* Who's the Man? Who can win the ULTIMATE hand to hand combat? Strap on the wrist plate and get ready to (arm) wrestle. Loser gets a mild electric shock. 16yr+. Batteries included.
* 21st Century Hot Potato. This ball has a shocking surprise. Catch it and risk a mild electric shock, drop it and lose. Who can stand the pain and who'll wimp out. Rechargeable battery and PSU unit included. 14 yrs+.
* The Pain Machine. The ultimate test in speed, reflex and concentration. The last person to hit the button will get a mild electric shock. Loads of fun. (Seriously - that's what it says "Loads of fun".) Suitable for 16y+. Batteries included.
And when you're ready to proceed to the next level - mmmm, Taser.
(Not sure why the Hot Potato - with rechargeable battery - is suitable for younger folk than The Pain Machine and Who's The Man ... and why is it called Who's The Man?
And, just to give a more complete picture, there are many non-shocking items in Jaycar's brochure - a couple of which might actually come home with me today (no not the Beg Your Pardon burp box, or Ant Habitat or Electronic F***ing Keychain or .... stopping now.)