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[–] 2 pts

I feel like the warning label says a lot of things obvious, but probably doesn't explicitly say to keep your gigantic stockpile of chinese flashy bangers at a safe distance.

I remember from when I was a kid it always said to keep the box closed and in a safe place, and only light one at a time. and we had HSE warning adverts on TV about exploded fingers every year, and the media did the same. I'm not sure they bother any more, but they did end up restricting stuff like bangers I've not seen any Catherine wheels for years either

The fuse idea is a good one

The whole thing is really expensive now, which is a shame as kids used to gatecrash everyone's little backyard shows for free hot potatoes, now it's all organised displays

[–] 4 pts

When I was a kid, we used to mine the beach and blow up American GIs trying to take Iwo Jima. Now it's all sparkle and no explosive power.

[–] 2 pts

the monetization of everything...especially leisure. when I say monetization I mean " has been enveloped into the tax and power game.

In the 90's I would spend $200 to have a decent sized stash for birthdays , new years and various other celebrations. I stopped getting them a few years back as I just can't justify the cost today. It's literally just setting your money on fire for a few seconds worth of enjoyment .