LEDtason

LEDtason is a fictional company that appears in the animated television series Futurama. It is presented as a leading manufacturer of advanced lighting technology, specifically focusing on Light Emitting Diodes, or LEDs. The company's name is a portmanteau of "LED" and "taser," suggesting a dual nature of illumination and potential incapacitation, though this aspect is primarily a source of dark humor within the show's narrative.

In Futurama, LEDtason products are often depicted as ubiquitous and essential for modern life, fitting the show's satirical commentary on consumerism and corporate influence. Their advertisements, frequently shown in brief, humorous segments, highlight the supposed superiority and cutting-edge nature of their lighting solutions. However, like many fictional corporations in the series, LEDtason is often portrayed with an underlying sinister or incompetent edge.

The company's presence in Futurama serves to flesh out the futuristic world, providing everyday products with a comedic and sometimes cautionary twist. The branding and marketing of LEDtason are typical of aggressive corporate advertising, emphasizing bright, cheerful imagery that contrasts with the often absurd or slightly unsettling reality of their products or their business practices as implied by the show's humor. No real-world company exists under the name LEDtason.