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Lots of stupid people in this world

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Jpshostr Senior Enthusiast

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Got back from a local towns fireworks show a little while ago.  We took the big truck so we could sit on the toolbox and watch, really a nice show.

While we were waiting for it to start a group of people down about four vehicles from us gets out a bunch of sparklers for their kids to use.  First off, I think its pretty dang stupid to have kids running around with something that burns at 1900 degrees when a ton of people are around.  While they proceed to light the things right over their cars gas tank filler, and they don't even move away, just keep waving the things over it.  My dad made the comment they should maybe just stick the things down the filler tube, they'd get their explosion a bit faster that way.  Well after about three sparklers one little kid throws his under their van, which then proceeds to start a fire.  Does the parent do anything?  No, he is too busy drinking a beer and watching the fireworks to care.  If it wasn't for some nearby people they would be walking home at best, in the emergency room if that tank would have gone up in flames.  

I just found it simply amazing what little brains some people have.

NewbieZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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And thats about the best description of exactly why they are now illegal in a lot of states.....stupidity coupled with the "it'll never happen to me" attitude is a dangerous combination...then, add alcohol!!!

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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yesterday me and my gf are leaving to go watch fireworks.  I just filled up earlier and i have 26 gallons in the tank.  I pull out of my driveway and as i pass a group of kids one decides right before i pass to throw a pack of jumping jacks REAL SMART.  Luckily i stomped on it and got away.  Just what i need to be blown up in my truck.

 

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Man there is some very stupid people in this world. Was it  a peace of junk car if it was they should have blown it up any way lol.

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