It may look like a regular lighter, but press the button to try and light it and you will find out quickly this is not your average flame lighter! This novelty, gag gift lighter delivers a quick shock to the person trying to ignite the lighter which startles more than actually hurts. This is intended as a simple, funny and harmless practical joke. It is hysterically funny for the giver and anyone else around, while not so funny to the person holding the pretend lighter. Keep one on you or in your purse, glovebox, or bag for "special occasions", but remember it"s there so you don"t shock yourself!