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Fuck fireworks

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FenFairy · 05/11/2023 19:09

Every single person setting them in their gardens is an arsehole.

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tpxqi · 05/11/2023 19:55

Countdown2023 · 05/11/2023 19:54

The fun police are again on MN

They’re just attention seekers. Because nothing gets them going more than complaining about how everyone else is selfish for not catering for their needs.

jlpth · 05/11/2023 19:55

Another one here with an inconsolable shaking dog

penjil · 05/11/2023 19:55

It's part of our British cultural heritage, and that's gradually being eroded, so long may Guy Fawkes Night and all the bonfires and fireworks continue!

Harrysarseinthedogbowl · 05/11/2023 19:56

BeadedBubbles · 05/11/2023 19:44

What about those of us with rescue dogs - one of ours has a very nervous temperament and is absolutely terrified by firework noise (and yes we have double glazing).

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Well, presumably it was your choice to get a nervous rescue dog rather than one that can tolerate normal life going on around it.

Pooooochi · 05/11/2023 19:56

Are people/dogs really hearing them so loud indoors, through closed, properly glazed windows? My double glazing is easily 20 years old and i can hardly hear fireworks when I'm indoors. And that's living in a more rural area where there's very little background noise to muffle it

WeighDownOnMe · 05/11/2023 19:56

FenFairy · 05/11/2023 19:52

I live a mile away from an assisted living facility for blind veterans. They must be having a rare old time tonight as we enter the third hour of this onslaught. Fuck them, right? What do they matter when some beered up 40 year old arsehole wants to show off to his pals by setting rockets off in his 3sqm of back garden.

Picked two apparently diametrically opposed groups there didn't you?

Veterans versus pissed arseholes 😁

The very very vast majority of people exist somewhere in the middle of your weird continuum and are entitled to live their lives and enjoy traditions. Noisy though they may be.

Coffeerum · 05/11/2023 19:56

FenFairy · 05/11/2023 19:52

I live a mile away from an assisted living facility for blind veterans. They must be having a rare old time tonight as we enter the third hour of this onslaught. Fuck them, right? What do they matter when some beered up 40 year old arsehole wants to show off to his pals by setting rockets off in his 3sqm of back garden.

People who glorify veterans and war upset me, can I ban them?

LakeTiticaca · 05/11/2023 19:57

I've read post after post on FaceyB complaining about fireworks. It's like it's never happened before.
Put some headphones on and keep your animals inside if you don't like it

Zanatdy · 05/11/2023 19:57

Those saying to play videos and worked for their friends dog, you’ve no idea just how scared some pets are. No amount of videos in the world will help some pets. It’s actually heartbreaking seeing an animal violently shake. Even when I no longer own a dog who is scared I’d never stand there enjoying a display again knowing how many domestic and wild animals are terrified by it. I find it incredibly antisocial

MargaretThursday · 05/11/2023 19:57

I think the best thing about banning fireworks would be not having the biannual threads on here and FB local arguing about them.

friendsfiend · 05/11/2023 19:57

Pooooochi · 05/11/2023 19:56

Are people/dogs really hearing them so loud indoors, through closed, properly glazed windows? My double glazing is easily 20 years old and i can hardly hear fireworks when I'm indoors. And that's living in a more rural area where there's very little background noise to muffle it

Honestly, it's incredibly loud here and we have double glazing. The gardens aren't big and we have people all around us setting them off. 2 hours tonight so far.

The tv is as loud as it comfortably can be, we've got the radio in the kitchen trying to drown out the bangs behind us.

FenFairy · 05/11/2023 19:58

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 05/11/2023 19:58

For all the dog owners out there- don’t worry about the fire works they’re only playing!

TheBunnyLover · 05/11/2023 19:58

I agree Op, I hate them. They're just a force of destruction.

Missingmyusername · 05/11/2023 19:59

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WillowCraft · 05/11/2023 19:59

Babyroobs · 05/11/2023 19:49

It's not just about dogs though is it ? It's about all wildlife, horses , veterans, people with PTSD, children trying to sleep.

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Wildlife is damaged by everything people do. Building houses, driving cars, producing food. Are people considering wildlife every time they get into their car to drive half a mile? No they are not.

And I do have sympathy with PTSD sufferers but there are many things that trigger many people, this is just one thing.

Most people are just worried about their dog - well I don't really care about dogs. I wish they were banned.

LittleMooli · 05/11/2023 19:59

SoupDragon · 05/11/2023 19:46

I bet the vast majority of the people whinging (who are a minority of people) loved going to fireworks and couldn't have cared less about anyone else before they had children/got dogs/got old and grumpy.

No. Always hated them.

SheWhoShallNotBeNameChanged · 05/11/2023 20:00

Although I understand your frustration, your level of anger about it is a bit disconcerting. Also, the ones who hate them because they have kids/pets, I wonder if you were all so bothered before you had kids/pets?

SheWhoShallNotBeNameChanged · 05/11/2023 20:00

@SoupDragon basically covered my point!

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Pooooochi · 05/11/2023 19:56

Are people/dogs really hearing them so loud indoors, through closed, properly glazed windows? My double glazing is easily 20 years old and i can hardly hear fireworks when I'm indoors. And that's living in a more rural area where there's very little background noise to muffle it

Yes they can. I have double glazing and they are really really loud. Louder than a car engine with no exhaust! I'd think they're as loud as a pneumatic drill.

Might be only for a second but they start at about 5 and go on till after midnight. They start by me Halloween and stop in the new year. Different people in different places around my house at different times.

I have an indoor rescue cat who is terrified and goes behind the sofa shaking. Done therapy, stress diffusers etc but nothing changes her. Only thing she's scared of.

pictoosh · 05/11/2023 20:00

"But you go ahead and enjoy your selfish bullshit entertainment."

Well...I wasn't asking for permission but thanks. I did. Went to see the fireworks last night. They were great. I had a lovely selfish bullshit evening with the kids.

LittleMooli · 05/11/2023 20:01

friendsfiend · 05/11/2023 19:57

Honestly, it's incredibly loud here and we have double glazing. The gardens aren't big and we have people all around us setting them off. 2 hours tonight so far.

The tv is as loud as it comfortably can be, we've got the radio in the kitchen trying to drown out the bangs behind us.

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Yes! It's the same here. They are so loud! I swear the neighbours must have all gone for loud banging rockets this year. Used to get those ones that went weeeeeeeee pop but no now they just go BOOM

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FenFairy · 05/11/2023 20:02

You can see which parents are raising the next generation of selfish arseholes, can’t you!

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SheWhoShallNotBeNameChanged · 05/11/2023 20:02

Also @FenFairy there’s really no need for the level of vitriol you’re working at right now. People are allowed to disagree with you without you being so aggressive.

Coffeerum · 05/11/2023 20:02

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It’s not lacking in empathy to think things shouldn’t be dictated by an incredibly small group of people.

Some people with PTSD can’t go into a shopping centre, should we ban those too? Or the sound of cars?