A Shocking New Way of Stopping Pickpockets

Rubber-lined inner pockets prevent a constant charge running through the wearer’s flesh, thus making it relatively safe to wear.

According to Talk2MyShirt which profiles all forms of wearable electric clothing and gear:

He [Shyam] designed a kit using some thin copper wires concealed as stitches on the back pockets of a pair of jeans, capacitors that collect and store electricity, electromagnetic switches and a 3-volt battery. The circuitry transforms DC power into high voltage AC power (similar to a electronic inverter used in EL T-shirts for example).

To activate the pocket power, flip the switch and the pickpockets will be in for the shock of their life.

I wonder what happens on a rainy day? Well, Talk2MyShirt pondered the same thing:

Although his design might not be flawless at this point like when the jeans go wet what happens then or you forget to switch off before reaching yourself into the pocket – I am sure a bit of thinking can make this work without the risk of having a shocking experience.

My thoughts?

All I can think about is that infamous “Don’t taser me, bro!” incident.

Would you seriously wear this? Share your thoughts below.