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I could not agree more, theyre predictable and have no real impact in my opinion. A good lightning/thunder storm is wayyyy better
launching sky rockets in elementary school at cars and random shit with the neighborhood crazy kid was pretty memorable >

Idk, the time I accidentally blew up a box of mortars on the ground because of a misfire was fairly memorable. >

I genuinely outgrew fireworks. But I also have used a lot, hurt myself, tried to make bombs out of them, and had fun with them. 
Just watching them is honestly too boring to even justify having a large display. It just pollutes the air, makes a lot of noise, and motivates people to park on elevated freeways where I live. At night in a city! They're probably only fun for young children. >

Generally I agree with you OP but..fireworks in Japan are another story. Fireworks in Japan are used for festivals and they are the end to a perfect night out. You might get yakitori (teriyaki chicken on a stick) or a candy apple or maybe a beer and just watch the explosions in the sky. Not only are they higher quality than any US firework show I’ve been to, they make shapes. The Pikachu shaped explosions were really memorable and I won’t forget the show or the night I had. >

"Might as well go to an art museum/gallery..."
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