Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

So, how are they going to drop balloons in a building with no roof?

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) Donate to DU
 
tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:51 PM
Original message
So, how are they going to drop balloons in a building with no roof?
They must have something special planned.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
C_U_L8R Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:52 PM
Response to Original message
1. better.. fireworks !!!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:53 PM
Response to Reply #1
6. I've been looking for the confetti cannons.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
KittyWampus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:54 PM
Response to Reply #6
10. are there confetti cannons?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
The Velveteen Ocelot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:52 PM
Response to Original message
2. Maybe they can drop them from blimps?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
NYC Liberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:53 PM
Response to Original message
3. WKRP will be dropping turkeys. nt
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:55 PM
Response to Reply #3
14. God as my witness.... I thought the suckers could fly...
BWAHAHAHA!!!

One of the funniest moments EVER in teevee history!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
billyoc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 09:00 PM
Response to Reply #3
19. I will never forget that as long as I live!
Oh, the humanity! :rofl:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
apnu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:53 PM
Response to Original message
4. Obama will come soaring in on a balloon!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
AZBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:53 PM
Response to Original message
5. After 2004 they may have abandoned balloons.
I just remember the event producer screaming for minutes over the live mic that no one turned off: "Drop the balloons! DROP THE BALLOONS! DROP THE FUCKING BALLOONS NOW!!!!!!!!!!"

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
MadrasT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:54 PM
Response to Reply #5
8. Priceless
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Tesibria Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:54 PM
Response to Original message
7. that's SOOO ungreen :)
they're not
fireworks UP
not "air" down

(i have no idea the impact of fireworks on the environment....)
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Jennicut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:54 PM
Response to Original message
9. Confetti and fireworks. An awesome American celebration.
Balloons are outdated I guess.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Joe the Revelator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:54 PM
Response to Original message
11. Drop the FUCKING ballons!!
who remembers?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
bushisanidiot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:54 PM
Response to Original message
12. Balloons are lame.
plus, i'd be worried about the sound of popping balloons everywhere..
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
OwnedByFerrets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:54 PM
Response to Original message
13. Blue Man Group.....
:rofl: Wouldnt that be awesome.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
2008 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:55 PM
Response to Original message
15. They will launch the balloons instead
Helium balloons. Thousands of 'em. Rush and Sean will criticize the DNC for endangering passing aircraft.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Muttocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:56 PM
Response to Original message
16. maybe that's what the columns are for? nt
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Muttocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 10:18 PM
Response to Reply #16
23. I guess I got my answer! nt
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Betsy Ross Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:57 PM
Response to Original message
17. This is supposed to be a "GREEN" convention. eom
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
valerief Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 08:59 PM
Response to Original message
18. They don't need them. Change! Start with dumping the freakin balloons. nt
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
beac Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 09:01 PM
Response to Original message
20. No ballons b/c of "green" convention, but I can't wait to see what
Edited on Thu Aug-28-08 09:02 PM by beac
they've some up with.

Honestly thouggh, Barack will be electrifying enough without any other stagecraft!

:bounce:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 09:16 PM
Response to Original message
21. Fireworks!!!!
Yipeeeeeeeeeee!!!! :party:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Debi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-28-08 09:17 PM
Response to Original message
22. HA - I just posted a thread w/the same question!
:hi:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view 
this author's profile Click to add 
this author to your buddy list Click to add 
this author to your Ignore list Tue May 07th 2024, 02:38 AM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC