All Those Balloons

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Andrew Blair

Balloons were pretty great, as far as the effect went. However, the confetti cannons were not such a great idea because they didn't go off all at once. Even though I'm sure most people noticed them on the concourse prior to closing ceremonies, when the first one went off, the entire stadium kinda hushed because when they fire, they give off more of a crack instead of a poof. After the initial shock, things went smoothly, but more coordination would've been a little more friendly to spectators.

NOt only this, but someone mistimed the upper deck's first shot. "This year's winner is"*crack!!!!from the other galleries* does not sound very good.

[ahecht]

I thought the funniest thing was when they showed a crowd shot of some girls in the upper stands and they immediatly stood up and started waving, but as soon as they stood up they were hidden behind the balloons.

Originally Posted by EricH

NOt only this, but someone mistimed the upper deck's first shot. "This year's winner is"*crack!!!!from the other galleries* does not sound very good.

Actually, that was the confetti cannons on the catwalk that went off early. It looked like they timed them so that the first confetti would hit the stands as the name was announced.

[neo]

lol, yeah i remember those. one of my teammates tried stealing one of them. he is actually a senior and should be setting the example for the freshmen not to steal.

a guy told him they were going to explode and not to take them.

[CmptrGk]

but what caused the ballons to explode? would a nine volt battery really do it?

[Joe Matt]

Originally Posted by CmptrGk

but what caused the ballons to explode? would a nine volt battery really do it?

hooked up through wires that touched the side of the balloon causing it to break, yes.

[CmptrGk]

Originally Posted by Joe Matt

hooked up through wires that touched the side of the balloon causing it to break, yes.

hm, i may have something to do after school tomorrow.

[Jon K.]

I also believe there was some sort of firecracker or something attached to the side of the balloon not just wires, so I wouldn't recommend anyone try to replicate the balloon pop.

[ahirsch2589]

some of the baloons dropped exclusive FIRST stress balls

[artdutra04]

Originally Posted by Jon K.

I also believe there was some sort of firecracker or something attached to the side of the balloon not just wires, so I wouldn't recommend anyone try to replicate the balloon pop.

They were remotely detonated blasting caps used by the mining industry.

[ChuckDickerson]

Originally Posted by artdutra04

They were remotely detonated blasting caps used by the mining industry.

I seriously doubt they were actually industrial blasting caps. Those are NOT something to play around with (i.e. blow your hand off). It would be very irresponsible of whoever setup the balloons to float industrial explosives over peoples heads. It was more likely some model rocket igniters and a tiny amount of black powder or flash powder like in a bottle rocket.

[KarenH]

Originally Posted by DeepWater

It was more likely some model rocket igniters and a tiny amount of black powder or flash powder like in a bottle rocket.

The first one I saw (floating about 20 feet in front of me) looked like the balloon had a skinny caterpillar on it. Maybe they were something similar to a cigar load?

When I first saw the balloons, I was reminded that the Georgia Dome has a posted policy against air-filled balloons of any kind. I guess exploding confetti-filled balloons don't count.

[RoboMadi]

Originally Posted by KarenH

When I first saw the balloons, I was reminded that the Georgia Dome has a posted policy against air-filled balloons of any kind. I guess exploding confetti-filled balloons don't count.

lol. I thought the same. But it was cool though. Does anyone has a good picture of it, i mean after the explosion.