Strange names for fireworks: Osama's Turban Bomb & P.O.W. Rescue

Ladewig · 26th November 2006, 05:36 PM

At this online fireworks store I stumbled across a product called Osama's Turban Bomb which is described as "Osama's secret turban bomb malfunctions with whistles then explodes." I'm not really bothered by it. The man is responsible for thousands of deaths and if alive, seems to be escaping justice.

The one I really thought strange was "P.O.W. RESCUE: Fancy peacock tail chrysanthemum, red/green/silver chrys. to silver/gold glitter with whistle." The outside pictures medics and other soldiers in battle gear in the desert. I'm not sure why I am bothered by it. Perhaps because it seems to trivialize the Iraq War and the deadly peril that the troops face.

This Guy · 27th November 2006, 05:22 AM

Both sound like an attempt to capitalize on current events.

The turban doesn't bother me, but might bother those that wear turbans.

The POW thing I find distasteful.

26th November 2006, 05:36 PM	#1
Ladewig Hipster alien Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: not measurable Posts: 16,827	Strange names for fireworks: Osama's Turban Bomb & P.O.W. Rescue At this online fireworks store I stumbled across a product called Osama's Turban Bomb which is described as "Osama's secret turban bomb malfunctions with whistles then explodes." I'm not really bothered by it. The man is responsible for thousands of deaths and if alive, seems to be escaping justice. The one I really thought strange was "P.O.W. RESCUE: Fancy peacock tail chrysanthemum, red/green/silver chrys. to silver/gold glitter with whistle." The outside pictures medics and other soldiers in battle gear in the desert. I'm not sure why I am bothered by it. Perhaps because it seems to trivialize the Iraq War and the deadly peril that the troops face.
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27th November 2006, 05:22 AM	#2
This Guy Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: On the corner of WALK and DON'T WALK Posts: 2,000	Both sound like an attempt to capitalize on current events. The turban doesn't bother me, but might bother those that wear turbans. The POW thing I find distasteful.
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