Sometimes, you hear the explosions and think, “Did someone win a local bowling tournament? Did a cat finally come down from a tree?” The answer is: possibly. People shoot fireworks for everything now. A kid learned to ride a bike? Boom. The local taco truck ran out of salsa? Boom. You just finished a good nap? Too bad, because now you’re awake.
I once saw a guy launch a firework at 10 AM on a Wednesday. It wasn’t a holiday. It wasn’t a birthday. I think he just finished his coffee and felt powerful. And honestly? I respect the chaos. But I also kind of wanted to throw a flip-flop at him.
The "It’s Actually a Holiday You Forgot" Trap
Let’s be fair. Half the time, the fireworks are for a real thing. You just forgot. Maybe it’s Diwali. Maybe it’s Chinese New Year. Maybe it’s “National S’mores Day” and someone got really excited about graham crackers. The human brain can only remember so many holidays, and yours is full of grocery lists and anxiety. So when the sky starts popping, you panic—then remember, “Oh yeah, it’s the anniversary of the town being founded. Cool.”
But the other half? It’s just kids with no bedtime. You look out the window, and there’s a 15-year-old holding a Roman candle like a lightsaber, while a grown adult yells, “Don’t aim at the car!” And you think, This is fine. This is how society continues.
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