A fan's mother has given a new, practical purpose to a replica of the iconic Lance of Longinus from Neon Genesis Evangelion: it's now a clothes hanging rod. A photo shared on X (formerly Twitter) on April 15th by a user named @hMWpiAhair5otDz showed the homemade replica being used for laundry, with the caption simply reading "Mom…?".
The post quickly gained traction, accumulating over 9,400 reposts and 109,000 likes. The ensuing replies were a mix of humor and admiration. Some users humorously quoted Misato Katsuragi's lines from the series, while others riffed on Shinji's famous "Don't run away" catchphrase, adapting it to the laundry situation. English-speaking commenters chimed in, with one noting it as a "swords to plowshares moment" and another calling the mother a "legend."
The ingenuity of the fan's mother has even led to calls for an official product. Many commenters expressed a desire to acquire their own Lance of Longinus clothes rod, with some jokingly hoping the trend reaches Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno and Studio Khara. This unexpected repurposing highlights the enduring cultural impact of the franchise.
Source: Anime News Network(https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-26/mom-discovers-evangelion-lance-of-longinus-is-perfect-to-hang-clothes/.236812)
