This is exactly why you should never put sparklers near balloons

Unless you want to dance with death, of course.

LEARN FROM THESE eejits. Don’t put sparklers anywhere near your nice birthday balloons.

Of course, we all know why you shouldn’t do this – but to see the results in action throws it all into sharp relief.

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Flames. So many flames.

H/T Entertainment.ie

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This is exactly why you should never put sparklers near balloons

Porn-hunters went bananas for ‘leprechaun porn’ on St Patrick’s Day>

Animation sums up every conversation with Irish parents before going on a date>