A lightsaber wasn't meant to be used as a cigarette lighter. (image from lesjones.com)

• While it would be quick and efficient, one swing with a lightsaber and you're done. Where's the fun in that? You'll likely disintegrate all the candy. Also, remember that you're blind-folded, and children's limbs could be accidentally severed on an errant follow-through. A Jedi knows that his lightsaber should be for defense only. So unless someone from the Dark Side is propelling pinadas at you, perhaps you should just use a stick like everyone else.

Why You Shouldn't Use A Lightsaber In The Kitchen

• If you don't chop off your fingers trying to dice carrots or slice tomatoes, you'll probably burn any food you try to cut, and anything you try to stir will instantly evaporate. And honestly, you can't make thin enough slices with your ancient Jedi weapon. Besides, lightsabers are too long and awkward to use in the kitchen. Instead, try using the Ronco Pocket Lightsaber.

Why You Shouldn't Use A Lightsaber In The Yard

• It's fairly obvious that you can't rake, mow, hoe, plow, or dig with a lightsaber. While you could easily trim branches and hedges, your Jedi master didn't train you to become a gardener.

Why You Shouldn't Use A Lightsaber To Chop Firewood

• While it might seem easier than chopping up Sand People, a lightsaber isn't good for axing, as the firewood will just catch fire (duh!). If you're a Sith, just mind-control someone else into building a fire for you.

Why You Shouldn't Use A Lightsaber To Cut Cake

• The Knights Of The Old Republic would be embarrassed to learn that you were using your lightsaber for mundane tasks like cutting cake or opeing tin cans--unless it's an emergency, and you're using your lightsaber to slice open a freezing Ton Ton. Otherwise, you wouldn't use a pistol to crack open walnuts would you?

Why You Shouldn't Use A Lightsaber To Swat Houseflies

• Remember, even a housefly buzzes with the power of the Force. Not only is it wrong to harm another being, you are more likely to damage furniture, house lamps, and various cleaning droids. Besides, blasters are much more fun for these types of activities.

Why You Shouldn't Use A Lightsaber To Perform Surgery

• A lightsaber is a traditional combat weapon and a symbol of the Jedi. It wasn't meant to be used to to cauterize arteries, perform laser eye surgery, or to burn away tumours. And rebel princesses like the strong, macho types. They aren't impressed with do-good pussy healers.