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I don’t own or use guns and I’ve never done this but I would think that dangerousness is what makes it exciting and “celebratory”. Fireworks are more fun than
by sharkjacobs 4y ago
I don’t own or use guns and I’ve never done this but I would think that dangerousness is what makes it exciting and “celebratory”.
Fireworks are more fun than flashing lights, because they’re explosives. They’re fun just to buy and handle, to feel the paper and smell the chemicals. It’s fun to set up them up in a backyard and light the fuses and then run clear before they go off.
- lrem 4y agoRolling the dice on maybe killing or maiming an innocent bystander is fun?
- midasuni 4y agoIt’s dangerous for others, far moreso than fireworks where the main danger is hurting yourself.
- toomanybeersies 4y agoDepends on where you live I suppose. Due to the risk of causing bushfires, fireworks are banned in most of Australia.
- thih9 4y ago> Fireworks are more fun than flashing lights, because they’re explosives. This is not objective; e.g.: fireworks are fun to me because of the light show and explosives are not a factor at all (I'd prefer aurora to fireworks).
- matt-attack 4y agoThink about the 21 Gun Salute. A tribute used at funerals for fallen warriors. My understanding is it’s an old old ceremony. Given the somber event, I suspect the “danger” of the act had little to do with it. I think firing artillery and arms has has long been associated with reflective notable events (both celebratory and depressing).
- mrguyorama 4y agoNotably, the army is smart enough to use blanks for ceremonial purposes, which it doesn't seem like these people know how to do.