Updated
Updated · Kotaku · Jul 8
Pikachu-Shaped Firework Spins Out 5-Point Spark Shower at July 4 Gathering
Updated
Updated · Kotaku · Jul 8

Pikachu-Shaped Firework Spins Out 5-Point Spark Shower at July 4 Gathering

1 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Jul 8

Summary

  • Around 10 p.m., friends lit a Pikachu-shaped firework as the finale of a July 4 backyard gathering after saving it for last.
  • The novelty firework first looked like a weak fountain, then spun on the ground and shot sparks from five or six points, including its ears.
  • The box label only promised it would “spin on ground” and “emit showers of sparks,” offering little clue about the stronger finish.
  • After cooling in the street, the spent Pikachu was hit by an SUV and still remained largely intact, capping the stunt with an extra absurd twist.

Insights

Beyond the dazzling display, what is the hidden cost of backyard fireworks on community health and the environment?
Are 'safe and sane' labels on novelty fireworks masking the real dangers behind thousands of yearly injuries?
Why do clean air laws make an exception for the intense pollution caused by holiday fireworks?