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“Protect yourself from stupid rules”

Posted on August 30th 2009

Designed by Ingo Maurer, the Euro Condom is a reaction to the new EU guideline that bans frosted bulbs.


Designed by Ingo Maurer, the Euro Condom consists of a thin, heat-resistant silicone cover that turns a clear bulb into a frosted one. In September, frosted bulbs will be banned by the new EU guideline on light sources because they are said to give off less light than clear bulbs. But according to the specifications of various manufacturers, the difference, measured in lumens, is negligible or not existing. “Protect yourself from stupid rules, use the Euro Condom!” reads the slogan.

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