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hamsterjill

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5. Absolutely disgusting.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:53 AM

Yesterday

Fireworks serve no purpose but to harm things. We have the technology already available to do them without the noise, and the drone shows are so much nicer.

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Family-owned company prepares to put on the largest fireworks display in history [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

I hope to heck this doesn't blow up a big chunk displacedvermoter Yesterday #1

Get paid in advance? If one doesn't go off and offends the Fuhrer you might not Bengus81 Yesterday #2

Well, at least it sounds like they hired a company that has some experience doing this. Biophilic Yesterday #3

I hope people with dogs and babies have ear plugs on hand..... Bayard Yesterday #4

Absolutely disgusting. hamsterjill Yesterday #5

I told you so. He hired some cronies that will probably set the place on fire. mdbl Yesterday #6

This family owned company should get into the 21st Century and set off a light show instead of fireworks. nt in2herbs Yesterday #7

Hiroshima was the ultimate finale . The Wizard 22 hrs ago #8