r/bzzzzzzt 5d ago

Releasing balloons near the power lines

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u/0h_hey 5d ago

People who intentionally release balloons should be fined the same as someone who litters. At least the balloon that got zapped isn't going any further.

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u/Jas81a 5d ago

And not only that the waste of helium being a finite resource that is required in many critical medical apparatus

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u/Sandro_24 5d ago

Especially foil balloons. Some people just lack basic understanding of a lot of things it seems.

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u/Igno-ranter 5d ago

Utility companies hate this one trick to save on your bills!