The visual displays are delightful, but — like the many with PTSD, animals, and small children — I find those BOOMS to be insufferable. On July 3, 2015, my late son was taking an afternoon nap when someone in his neighborhood set off a BOOMER. He leapt from the couch and dove into the closet, where he covered his ears and sat shaking, rocking and crying. Thankfully, a neighbor (former Navy nurse) was visiting and recognized what was happening. Eventually, she was able to calm Michael. Another 4th. of July panicked a small herd of deer near my apartment complex. The next morning, a very young fawn was bleating and running through the complex, looking for its mother. No idea how that turned out.
4th of July? Hum, what are we celebrating? Can’t fly the US flag, homeowner’s association said that’s bad? We can’t fly the old Betsy Ross flag, that’s somehow racist? Can’t speak out about it, you will be crucified on social media, or by the media. We can’t have a barbecue, that’s pollution. We can’t eat a hamburger, that’s fatty food. We can’t drink soda pop, that’s bad for you. You can’t have a beer that’s really bad for you. Fireworks, most fireworks are illegal, just a fire hazard. It’s been deemed that anything not good for you is bad; hence, illegal. Alcohol, caffeine, contact sports, meat, speaking one’s mind, …
My grandfather was an eye surgeon. I remember being told that he often spent the 5th of July in the operating theater, repairing the damage to kids’ eyes that had been done the day before by flying debris from fireworks.
hitmouse over 5 years ago
Interesting that the 4th is a day of celebration in Id as well.
DaBoogadie over 5 years ago
Close-up magic can be dangerous.
Dobber Premium Member over 5 years ago
Ears still ringing eh Wiz? Boggles my mind why so many people are fascinated with big booms.
jagedlo over 5 years ago
As a wizard, Wiz, shouldn’t you have taken precautions to make sure that doesn’t happen to you?
Thechildinme over 5 years ago
The visual displays are delightful, but — like the many with PTSD, animals, and small children — I find those BOOMS to be insufferable. On July 3, 2015, my late son was taking an afternoon nap when someone in his neighborhood set off a BOOMER. He leapt from the couch and dove into the closet, where he covered his ears and sat shaking, rocking and crying. Thankfully, a neighbor (former Navy nurse) was visiting and recognized what was happening. Eventually, she was able to calm Michael. Another 4th. of July panicked a small herd of deer near my apartment complex. The next morning, a very young fawn was bleating and running through the complex, looking for its mother. No idea how that turned out.
cubswin2016 over 5 years ago
Wiz should use a longer fuse next time.
Troglodyte over 5 years ago
Poor Wiz, he’s never going to hear the last of this!
russef over 5 years ago
People of Id around here all buy cheap fireworks that only make noise. Nothing to look at.
William Bednar Premium Member over 5 years ago
Perfect excuse for Wiz to ignore his wife.
Zebrastripes over 5 years ago
HAPPY FOURTH….REGARDLESS WHERE YOU ARE….
Al Nala over 5 years ago
As the Romans useta say, “Id est.”
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Assuming that was a premature explosion the Wiz is lucky he wasn’t blown to smithereens. You don’t hear smithereens much any more.
hsawlrae over 5 years ago
H E H ?
blakerl over 5 years ago
4th of July? Hum, what are we celebrating? Can’t fly the US flag, homeowner’s association said that’s bad? We can’t fly the old Betsy Ross flag, that’s somehow racist? Can’t speak out about it, you will be crucified on social media, or by the media. We can’t have a barbecue, that’s pollution. We can’t eat a hamburger, that’s fatty food. We can’t drink soda pop, that’s bad for you. You can’t have a beer that’s really bad for you. Fireworks, most fireworks are illegal, just a fire hazard. It’s been deemed that anything not good for you is bad; hence, illegal. Alcohol, caffeine, contact sports, meat, speaking one’s mind, …
Mediatech over 5 years ago
Nothing says fun times like the reckless use of explosives. Assuming you don’t lose something that can’t grow back….
DavidPlatt over 5 years ago
My grandfather was an eye surgeon. I remember being told that he often spent the 5th of July in the operating theater, repairing the damage to kids’ eyes that had been done the day before by flying debris from fireworks.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member over 5 years ago
There are times when it seems the wizard can conjure up anything. I wonder why he chooses to light a conventional firework this time?
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
Happy July 4th everyone. Enjoy the freedom of living in the USA