1. They scare your pets.
2. They are explosives presented as a good time.
3. They are dangerous as hell.
4. Even though you know it is coming you are never really prepared for the first boom.
5. If you complain about them people think you're a bad American.
6. When little kids throw a tantrum because you won't let them play with sparklers.
7. They're expensive for a few moments of pleasure.
8. Something always gets damaged.
9. When people videotape them.
Shoutout to the folks that videotaped fireworks on their phones last night. So glad we have that footage to look back on.
10. Fireworks with stupid names that nobody cares about.
11. When you're tired/drunk and are forced to watch them, even though all you want to do is go to sleep.
12. The big extravaganzas are boring because they're always the same.
13. When someone invites you to their place with a "great view" to watch from.
14. Having to walk, or worse, drive to see them.
15. Risking your life climbing a roof just to get a better view.
16. Having that one friend who cannot shut up about how great they are.
