Agreed.
40 years ago it wasn't uncommon to know a kid or 2 in the local group who had suffered digital amputation or serious maiming due to being stupid and not wildly throwing the firework the instant it was lit. No checking the fuse, no attempts at careful placement after the fact; if you weren't already jettisoning the explosive and everyone else was in "duck and cover" mode, you weren't really having fun then.

It's been decades since I've enjoyed ripping apart one of the big boxes, but back in HI we were treated to dozens of brands of Asian firecrackers in my youth. I've forgotten the code as to which brands were faster than others, but I recall the Duck or Cock/Rooster brands tended to be of the "don't even check to see if it's lit" variety, while Horse and Camel were of the "you can aim, but do so during the throw" type.

This is why I laugh whenever I read about those mental defectives who screw up mortar-style aerial fireworks, then stare down the tube when a delayed fuse interrupts their fun. When mother nature declares stupidity a capitol offense, there is no court of appeal.
( Felis Concolor, Wed 28 Sep 2011, 20:32, 1 reply)

When mother nature declares stupidity a capitol offense, there is no court of appeal.
Proper LOL of the George Carlin school ;)
( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Wed 28 Sep 2011, 20:38, closed)