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Do you like fireworks?

Bonfire Night is a strong tradition in the UK, but not everyone is a fan. Of course celebrations might look a little different this year, but I'm sure that there'll still be plenty of fireworks going off tomorrow!
Do you like fireworks? 8 votes
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I think it's a sort of 'safe' sensory overload that blanks out all the other intrusive thoughts and anxieties for a few minutes, especially as it builds towards a proper crescendo at the end of an organised display. I usually go to watch a free local display at a tiny village but of course that isn't going ahead this year.
Apparently some dogs have evolved to be scared of lightning and fireworks are a similar sound which is why dogs are scared of them.
I sign petitions every year to ban the use of them, other then in council approved displays.
From September onwards we're treated to a barrage of bangers going off night after night pets suffer, as well as people, but at least people know what it is.
Kids cant buy solvents, knives etc but have free reign to chuck explosives about. I hear Boris Johnson saying he doesn't want to spoil peoples enjoyment by banning the sale of them...but it's nothing to do with enjoyment, its kids terrorising people. Imo
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No idea if it works as I dont have a dog to try it
Thanks
To explain, I love the spectacle of fireworks and the colour and oooohing and aahhhhing (can you feel a but coming?) BUT I hate the effect they have on my cats and other animals. My little cat Lavender has been hiding on top of the wardrobe every night for the past week because of all the noise. Poor mite!
So, you see I'm not really a spoilsport, just a concerned cat mom!
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