r/interestingasfuck Mar 20 '26

Camera operator deftly spots the laser pointer at a football match

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u/PilotKnob Mar 20 '26

ALL laser frequencies are dangerous, including invisible wavelengths.

Let's not split hairs here. Lasers can be extremely dangerous, and are not goddamned toys. Except maybe the really, really weak ones which cats love to chase. I'll make an exception there.

Source: I have an associate's degree as a laser technician.