Ah, weapons. I always forget those. Your weapon have, essentially, been replaced by some manner of Pokemon. Of course, it's ill-advised to use them against other people unless strictly in self-defense unless you enjoy provoking the law, however that is the situation.

As for whether or not people are laughing I can't say. The people who observe newcomers might, but nobody has ever met whatever it is that you here so who knows if they may or may not be getting a few chuckles out of this.