- In Batman Begins, Rachael's taser is completely useless against Batman (fair enough, given that it hits him squarely on his bulletproof, insulating breastplate). It is, however, rather more realistically effective against Scarecrow...
- •Averted in Iron Man 2. After the Black Widow mopped the floor with most of Justin Hammer's goons, she effectively dispatched the last one with a spray of mace. Played for Laughs.
- Subverted hilariously in Thor. The title character, recently banished to the mortal realm and stripped of his powers, is found by the good guys and goes on a rant that makes Plucky Comic Relief Darcy nervous enough to aim her taser at him.
Thor: You dare threaten the god of thunder with such a puny weap—" [*TZZZZZ* *WHUMP*]
- In an old episode of Spongebob Squarepants, Spongebob accidentally sprays himself with mace, rendering him useless for only the next 10 seconds. • Well, they are underwater...