They Did What?
When fireworks go wrong51 total reviews
Comment from Jay Squires
Oh, yes! This is so good, Terry! And so accurate. (Well, I have to say that I wasn't aware that so much damage could occur because of a cherry bomb. I have heard of people getting their fingers blown off when they thought they could hold one when it went off.) The insurance company I worked for would have covered it ... but then promptly canceled the policy-holder or increased his deductible to $2,500.
But your story was so cogent. To contrast their intelligence with their inexperience and ignorance of life situations, was brilliant. My dad was a cop and I can't tell you how many times I heard, "Junie (yes, alas!) my job depends on you being a good boy. And I was just that. And my school friends knew that. So when there was grapevine news of a beach party with "broads and booze" and it got busted up by the cops ... it just about ruined my reputation on campus ... though I would never have squealed on them. (Well, I've gone pretty far astray, my friend.)
This was very well done!
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Oh, yes! This is so good, Terry! And so accurate. (Well, I have to say that I wasn't aware that so much damage could occur because of a cherry bomb. I have heard of people getting their fingers blown off when they thought they could hold one when it went off.) The insurance company I worked for would have covered it ... but then promptly canceled the policy-holder or increased his deductible to $2,500.
But your story was so cogent. To contrast their intelligence with their inexperience and ignorance of life situations, was brilliant. My dad was a cop and I can't tell you how many times I heard, "Junie (yes, alas!) my job depends on you being a good boy. And I was just that. And my school friends knew that. So when there was grapevine news of a beach party with "broads and booze" and it got busted up by the cops ... it just about ruined my reputation on campus ... though I would never have squealed on them. (Well, I've gone pretty far astray, my friend.)
This was very well done!
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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LOL, as usual Jay, your reviews are worth the price of admission! thank you, Terry.
Comment from Susan Newell
Terry,
This is a delightful story and I think we have all seen brilliant people do really dumb things. They must have attended a well disciplined high school, because during my tenure, cherry bombs in the lidless school toilets were a favorite "prank." Sometimes the perps would escape without detection. Great story.
Sue
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Terry,
This is a delightful story and I think we have all seen brilliant people do really dumb things. They must have attended a well disciplined high school, because during my tenure, cherry bombs in the lidless school toilets were a favorite "prank." Sometimes the perps would escape without detection. Great story.
Sue
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Sue, thank you! Eric's father was the principle of their school. Terry.
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That wouldn't have stopped our "pranksters." :-)
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
This was a great story. The mom called them Teenagers, and was correct. They caused one heck of a mess. There could have been much more damage. The explosion could have hit them, or the neighbors. Thankfully, they survived this wild experiment. Hopefully, they learned a lesson. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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This was a great story. The mom called them Teenagers, and was correct. They caused one heck of a mess. There could have been much more damage. The explosion could have hit them, or the neighbors. Thankfully, they survived this wild experiment. Hopefully, they learned a lesson. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Carolyn, thank you so much for the six stars!!! I am glad you enjoyed the story. Terry.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Lloyd T. Okoko
The objective correlative of your work reminisces the irony of the best of students like Eric and
John turning out to be social misfits.
The work highlights the exploits carried out by Eric and John in their remote past as students as well as their excellent career achievements later in life; in contrast with their untoward explosion of fireworks in a toilet as enigmatic.
The work earns its texture through its effective use of anecdotes synonymous with ironies associated with brilliant students.
Excellent work. Bravo.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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The objective correlative of your work reminisces the irony of the best of students like Eric and
John turning out to be social misfits.
The work highlights the exploits carried out by Eric and John in their remote past as students as well as their excellent career achievements later in life; in contrast with their untoward explosion of fireworks in a toilet as enigmatic.
The work earns its texture through its effective use of anecdotes synonymous with ironies associated with brilliant students.
Excellent work. Bravo.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Lloyd, thank you very much for the kind review. Terry.Nanc
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Remain Blessed
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Teenagers is right. I don't care how smart they think they are they are unable to consider the consequences' of any action of mischief they are about to embark on. They do need close supervision because they are smart enough to get away with almost anything. It's hard to keep ahead of them. LOL Good story Terry. Well done. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Teenagers is right. I don't care how smart they think they are they are unable to consider the consequences' of any action of mischief they are about to embark on. They do need close supervision because they are smart enough to get away with almost anything. It's hard to keep ahead of them. LOL Good story Terry. Well done. Nancy:)
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Nancy, LOL, thank you for the fun review! Terry.
Comment from Judy Lawless
There is a vast difference between being book smart and street smart. This story proves that, Terry. I can only imagine the shock their parents felt when they learned of this stupidity. I'm still shaking my head. lol I'm glad they stuck to what they knew after that and had good lives. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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There is a vast difference between being book smart and street smart. This story proves that, Terry. I can only imagine the shock their parents felt when they learned of this stupidity. I'm still shaking my head. lol I'm glad they stuck to what they knew after that and had good lives. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Judy, you are so right! Thank you for the kind review. Terry.
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You're most welcome, Terry.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
As a mother of four boys, two of them with genius level IQ's, I completely understand how this happened. It's amazing teenage boys grow up to become adults. I loved your post and laughed throughout.
The explanation that the boys offered was that they wanted to see what would happen and find out exactly how loud the cherry bombs might be. (you can omit both 'that')
Their adroit wisdom suggested that a controlled muffled ignition would be best. (you can omit 'that')
Convinced that any sound would not be heard outside the house, they anxiously awaited the results. (you can omit 'that')
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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As a mother of four boys, two of them with genius level IQ's, I completely understand how this happened. It's amazing teenage boys grow up to become adults. I loved your post and laughed throughout.
The explanation that the boys offered was that they wanted to see what would happen and find out exactly how loud the cherry bombs might be. (you can omit both 'that')
Their adroit wisdom suggested that a controlled muffled ignition would be best. (you can omit 'that')
Convinced that any sound would not be heard outside the house, they anxiously awaited the results. (you can omit 'that')
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Barbara, Thank you for the review and the suggestions for my "that" problem, LOL, you are very kind. Terry.
Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)
Detailed, humorous, kept me on the edge of my seat! Very well-told story. One tiny grammatical note (Eric's father was the principal of the boys' high school); watch the placement of the apostrophe on boys'. I give you six stars for an outstanding story.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Detailed, humorous, kept me on the edge of my seat! Very well-told story. One tiny grammatical note (Eric's father was the principal of the boys' high school); watch the placement of the apostrophe on boys'. I give you six stars for an outstanding story.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Sam, thank for the six stars!!! And for catching my error. Terry.
Comment from nomi338
Apparently the old saying "Boys will be boys" should be adjusted to something like "Boys with too much time on their hands and not enough restraint, can be counted on to do something stupid." I know it does not have the pop of the other more popular saying, but it resonates with accuracy and truth.
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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Apparently the old saying "Boys will be boys" should be adjusted to something like "Boys with too much time on their hands and not enough restraint, can be counted on to do something stupid." I know it does not have the pop of the other more popular saying, but it resonates with accuracy and truth.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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You make a good point and nothing has changed much. Thank for reading. Terry
Comment from Annmuma
Terry, you are just getting better and better at sharing the humor that you have observed in life. What makes it even better is that we, the readers, can each see ourselves in your stories!!! I'm so glad you decided to stay on fanstory and provide some smiles with exceptional recitations of funny memories, pleasant observations and just life in general. I saw no spag, but certainly had a very clear picture of each participant. The imagery is super, the length is just right and there is not too much extraneous information. I love it!!! ann
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Terry, you are just getting better and better at sharing the humor that you have observed in life. What makes it even better is that we, the readers, can each see ourselves in your stories!!! I'm so glad you decided to stay on fanstory and provide some smiles with exceptional recitations of funny memories, pleasant observations and just life in general. I saw no spag, but certainly had a very clear picture of each participant. The imagery is super, the length is just right and there is not too much extraneous information. I love it!!! ann
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
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Thank you for the Stars and the wonderful Review!!! Terry.