Regardless of which parties, pools, and BBQs you attend, it’s important to be prepared for a firework show. The following are the top 5 fireworks that shouldn’t be missed this year!
1. The Snake
No, I’m not talking about Paula Abdul’s hit single, I’m talking about the Mighty Cobra. This firework is a gem from your childhood that shoots out crackling comets into the sky that look like snakes … in a good way (unlike that one-night stand you had with that guy from Subway last Tuesday).
2. The Bottlerocket
This classic firecracker is the perfect symbol for liberty and that summer at Space Camp. Made with black powder fuel, these rockets ascend, leaving a decorative spark trail (just like my dog, Mango). The Bottlerocket is illegal in many states, but not in India or Thailand, so you can go there if you want to experiment with a few.**
3. TNT Pop Its
These little rock-filled paper sacks are as obnoxious as Carrot Top references, yet everyone buys them on the 4th, so you may as well conform to what everyone else does. While Pop Its are not ACTUALLY made of TNT, they are made with a semi-explosive material called “Silver Fulminate.” **Pop Its can also be used year-round when taking revenge on your Ex who cheated on you. Or was it you that cheated?
4. The Black Cat
These explosives basically act as miniature dynamite. Sounds safe, right? That’s exactly what I said when I lost my hearing in my left ear, so make sure you run fast after you light these suckers. Better yet, have that guy you hate from Accounting do it! What’s his name, Lee? Yeah, have Lee do it!
5. The Thunderbomb
The Thunderbomb shouldn’t be confused with that extra-large chicken burrito you got from Chipotle last night. It’s actually a smaller rocket that is known for its lack of spectacle and abundance in smoke — it’s great for environmental pollution!
Note: Fireworks are meant to be used out of doors and should never be set off within an enclosed space.
