Balloon dilemma

[springtime1234]

Hi, posting here for traffic as I need to make a quick decision. It's DD's 17th birthday tomorrow I want to buy her a balloon bouquet but the only ones available are Disney or 'sweet baby girl' I think DD would like this as I have always called her baby girl and she likes pastel colours/ florals. My question is do you think the sweet baby girl bouquet is suitable for a 17th birthday or is it too obviously new baby/baby shower?

I agree with 'floating litter'. Just no for anyone.

Thank you all for your comments, I have decided to buy the sweet baby balloons, having thought about it more I think DD will love them. @Moltenpink the websites states they have some issues with the supply chain and expect a delivery later in the week hence the limited availability today. For all of those mentioning the environmental impact of balloons I am aware of this. The reason I am buying balloons and not flowers is DD has terrible allergies and cannot tolerate flowers.

Op Can you tell me where they are from? Sorry if I missed it but need some for my sons birthday. And yes I will be ignoring the miserable comments about banning them as well 🙄

You do realise neither balloons or flowers are obligatory...?

@springtime1234

Thank you all for your comments, I have decided to buy the sweet baby balloons, having thought about it more I think DD will love them. *@Moltenpink* the websites states they have some issues with the supply chain and expect a delivery later in the week hence the limited availability today. For all of those mentioning the environmental impact of balloons I am aware of this. The reason I am buying balloons and not flowers is DD has terrible allergies and cannot tolerate flowers.

So, you're well aware of the issue but you don't care? Cool. Cool, cool, cool.

Why not get her something useful rather than expensive litter? A book, for example? Or even something more transient but still materially enjoyable, like a cake?

@HeyDemonsItsYaGirl

You do realise neither balloons or flowers are obligatory...?

Exactly!

Bloody hell @springtime1234, there are other options besides awful balloons and allergy-inducing flowers.

For all of those mentioning the environmental impact of balloons I am aware of this...
...and don't give a flying fuck obviously, which is a real shame

well, at least the OP is honest about giving zero fucks. And the kid is too old to be doing Friday school truant which would be very hypocritical if she likes to be given plastic tat.

Aw we haven't had the helium argument for years. I'm hoping for a juicy smoking one this summer also

Floating litter that is dangerous to animals and wildlife.

Please think again.

Dd is 17 and would not appreciate them with the words sweet baby girl on them, seeing as she's not a baby. She'd prefer the money it cost to buy them tbh.

I wouldn't get it, it's too much like ones for a baby shower and balloons are an environmental nightmare.

And yes I will be ignoring the miserable comments about banning them as well

Posters raising the very real issue of environmental damage are just making miserable comments? Twat.

Sorry but I hate balloons. They should be banned

So what, can’t get a 6 year old flowers for their birthday, some people on here won’t be happy till they’ve banned everything. This thread reminded me I need to get some!

@Happycat1212

So what, can’t get a 6 year old flowers for their birthday, some people on here won’t be happy till they’ve banned everything. This thread reminded me I need to get some!

Flowers don't contain helium and are not dangerous to wildlife, cattle and sea life.

@Shakirasma

And yes I will be ignoring the miserable comments about banning them as well

Posters raising the very real issue of environmental damage are just making miserable comments? Twat.

Well the destruction of our planet is a pretty miserable subject.

All the more reason to do one's bit really.

Bad for the environment, hideous and obviously for a new baby.

Ah well as long as you're aware of it, OP, that's all good. Crack on with your floating litter, they'll look like shit whether they say 'baby girl' or 'ball bag'.

(And yes, I've read the thread and see you don't care)

Posters raising the very real issue of environmental damage are just making miserable comments? Twat.

Massively agree with @Shakirasma

My god, it’s miserable to be concerned about the appalling damage balloons do?! Ok, then, let’s just crack on destroying the place, after all, we won’t be here in 100 years, never mind the next generations!

I love threads like these.

Op: I’m not sure about this what do you think?
Everyone: terrible idea for all sorts of reasons
Op: thanks I’ve taken your comments in board and going to do it anyway. Byeeee

That is cringeworthy in the extreme. It's a no from me.

What about a food hamper delivery instead. Or a takeaway. Loads of local companies are doing all sorts of weird and wonderful delivery services just now if you have a look online.