That was not "accident", it was pure stupidity.

@nkotbsouth

24 күн бұрын

💯

@curiousorange8232

23 күн бұрын

I don’t understand these comments .is it because he was holding it? Was he supposed to kick it over ? ? It sounds like he was carrying it over and it went off . There is not enough info. Sure we have to be careful but it sounds like a freak accident to me 🤷‍♀️

@chriscalderin6677

23 күн бұрын

You have no idea what happened

@FungiRy91

23 күн бұрын

​@@curiousorange8232 you're not supposed to light them while they're in your hands genius. 😂

@PacificForage

23 күн бұрын

​@@curiousorange8232To be honest, it clearly seemed his family member being interviewed was leaving out some details, while avoiding others. Can almost guarantee alcohol was related.

Not being stupid is the first rule in firework safety.

@kidwave1

24 күн бұрын

Its not a safety issue, its a jackass issue.

@MichaelMarino-bh9qq

24 күн бұрын

He didn't know the firework was going to blow up ok.

@MichaelMarino-bh9qq

24 күн бұрын

​@@kidwave1he didn't know the firework was going to blow up ok.

@salmonella508

24 күн бұрын

@@MichaelMarino-bh9qq knowledge is knowing fireworks explode. Wisdom is knowing not to hold it.

@McThunderDick

24 күн бұрын

@@MichaelMarino-bh9qqok

Don’t blame fireworks for human stupidity.

@robertarmstrong4228

24 күн бұрын

@@markweymouth6368I don’t think anyone sold fire works to a kid

@createinmeacleanheartohgod6871

24 күн бұрын

@@markweymouth6368 Don't buy fireworks for kids stu...

@markweymouth6368

24 күн бұрын

@robertarmstrong4228 the point is if they weren't ready available there wouldn't be accidents in residential areas. You actually think it's safe having some moron shut off Motors or rockets in their backyard and its landing on the roof of your house common sense. And unfortunately 75% of the population doesn't have any

@killer8349

24 күн бұрын

​@@markweymouth6368 nice schizo post, did you forget ur medication? 😅

@stephenmorton8017

24 күн бұрын

blame china.

Stop playing the victim take personal responsibility!

Greater firework safety???!!!! Even a 3 year-old knows not to do this.

@MichaelMarino-bh9qq

24 күн бұрын

He didn't know the firework was going to blow up ok.

@jonnyv5428

24 күн бұрын

This is why sparklers and throw poppers are illegal in Colorado. Citizens can't be trusted to hold fireworks anymore.

@gr8dvd

24 күн бұрын

@@MichaelMarino-bh9qq Ya, I didn’t know the gun was loaded, didn’t know the wire was live, didn’t know the sword was real, etc.

@philpalmer4877

24 күн бұрын

@@ICallItAsItIs Not with parents like that. 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

@supme7558

24 күн бұрын

This size shouldn't be available

That was NO accident - an accident is when a firework lands on you out of the blue - why is everyone afraid to call it what it is - stupidity

@chriscalderin6677

23 күн бұрын

You have no idea what happened

@FungiRy91

23 күн бұрын

​@@chriscalderin6677 Except that he was holding a lit firework. One of the first warnings on them are don't hold while lighting. 😂

@oncebefore3671

23 күн бұрын

@chriscalderin6677 well NO ONE is jumping in on his defense - not even his wife - not even the neighbors - the highest character defense I've read is he WAS a funny drunk jokester

Its not a safety issue, its a jackass issue.

@CramcrumBrewbringer

24 күн бұрын

Do not talk ill of those who cannot defend themselves. It's tasteless.

@GVGR11B

24 күн бұрын

​@@CramcrumBrewbringer even He would call himself a jackass..

@brettstarks1846

23 күн бұрын

@@CramcrumBrewbringerSorry, but while I try to generally not be judgmental, I have no sympathy for a-holes who shoot off recreational fireworks. Leave that stuff to the professionals, and leave your neighborhood - particularly dogs - in peace.

@MrPaultopp

23 күн бұрын

All the vile comments? Yes it was stupid……..But where’s the respect?

@hudsongraham649

22 күн бұрын

@@MrPaultoppIt’s quite hard to show respect towards stupid people. Respect is earned, not given

That guy being stupid is his own fault, it has nothing to do with people using fireworks

@chriscalderin6677

23 күн бұрын

You have no idea what happened

@Nichole.wetzel

23 күн бұрын

@@chriscalderin6677yes we do he was drunk and showing off! His wife told him to stop but he did it any way.

@chriscalderin6677

23 күн бұрын

@@Nichole.wetzel are you a brandon voter? You are thinking of another incident try watching again.

There's enough safety rules in place, but there's no excuse for doing something stupid.

@Icewind007

24 күн бұрын

What a meaningless thing to say. Better to keep that to yourself.

@ICallItAsItIs

24 күн бұрын

@@Icewind007 Oh god, you must be one of those woke democrat idiots.

@createinmeacleanheartohgod6871

24 күн бұрын

@@Icewind007 So, do you want us to sympathize stupidity?

@juston5454

24 күн бұрын

@@Icewind007sympathy goes out the window when you died being an idiot. Something you’re definitely guilty of being one.

@MichaelMarino-bh9qq

24 күн бұрын

He didn't know the firework was going to blow up ok.

I urge parents to raise your children better. This grown ahh man used the judgement of a 5 year old

Everyone knows the risks, dont do stupid things with them. Sucks for this guy but there are hundreds of thousands of people who use them with no problem.

@stephenmorton8017

24 күн бұрын

they start countless fires and are a joke from china. just 'business.'

@MichaelMarino-bh9qq

24 күн бұрын

He didn't know the firework was going to blow up ok.

@amyroberts9110

24 күн бұрын

​@@MichaelMarino-bh9qq how many times are you going to post that same comment?

@LinkRocks

24 күн бұрын

And most of those people shouldn't be handling them either, they've just been lucky they haven't gotten hurt or worse.

@TK-ou1um

23 күн бұрын

@@amyroberts9110 He doesn’t know how many times he is going to post the same comment. Ok.

There is no need for greater safety. There is a need for less stupidity.

@4_vaccuum_salesman_of_marr944

23 күн бұрын

Safety and stupidity are intricately tied together.

@TK-ou1um

23 күн бұрын

There are all kinds of warnings printed on fireworks. These people need to stop playing the victim card.

Fireworks aren’t new. I’ve seen these same accidents and same warnings for the last 50 years. If people don’t get it by now, I don’t have much hope.

@kimbok5971

24 күн бұрын

It should be no surprise because they still don't get it about leaving babies and animals in hot cars.

@ScottG420

23 күн бұрын

Darwin working his magic?

@kriskross6934

18 күн бұрын

They’ve existed for hundreds of years since the Chinese made them into weapons.

Every year it’s the same news about fireworks and sharks and swimming without a life jacket,,leaving babies and animals in HOT cars ..some people have shit for brains..SMH…

Safety comes in not ever holding fireworks in your hands. They're explosives!! Also don't light them on top of your head. Common sense is what we really need.

@BlessedBeMyDay

24 күн бұрын

I was just going to say the same thing. We can't help stupid . Sorry for their loss . And don't drink and light fireworks .

@Wft-bu5zc

24 күн бұрын

Do you realize this is NOT the guy who put a firework on his head? Watch the video, god you guys are as stupid as the people who blew themselves up.

@lemonsqweezy9532

24 күн бұрын

How do you suppose you transport them?

@laurie7689

24 күн бұрын

@@lemonsqweezy9532 In the packaging that they came in, sealed away from the driver or whoever is doing the transporting. They are not to be handled except as recommended by the packaging. They are not to be removed from the packaging until everything is prepped and ready for them. They are to be handled as little as possible. People are to keep back from them. They are to be kept away from heat sources except when being lit. The person lighting them should do so as far back as possible and be ready to vacate the area immediately. Fire extinguishers should be on hand. A First Aid kit should be on hand. Phones should be on hand to call for emergency assistance. Also, only one firework at a time should be lit.

@GVGR11B

24 күн бұрын

​@@lemonsqweezy9532sure as shit not lit.. and not on your head...

The same people who blame the fireworks, blame guns too..

@lemaildoe

24 күн бұрын

🤦‍♂Congratulations on winning ignorant comment of the year. No one buys fireworks specifically for the purpose of taking life. Guns have no purpose other than taking life. Also, when a person can't use punctuation on a second-grade level, they aren't a reliable source for anything. Go learn the basics before commenting. Then perhaps you won't continue to reveal your ignorance and your lack of logical thinking ability.

@therose5783

24 күн бұрын

@@nightmarestitcher ... You’re right. Stupid people use both! Since we aren’t able to control stupidity... regulating their toys is the next best option.

@nightmarestitcher

24 күн бұрын

@therose5783 lol, they've been regulating stupidity since the Regan era, it all about what they choose to do with those people. Lately it's been just let them roam free.

@rcstl8815

24 күн бұрын

@@therose5783 Another sage know-it-all. GTFOH.

@huntspoint3442

24 күн бұрын

@@therose5783, I guess you’re including the military and police. That makes you an idiot. Good job. You have been working on that you’re whole life.

Need to respect what can happen with fireworks.

This is what too much beer can do to you.

That was no accident. That was pure stupidity.

The instructions say you need an adult to supervise. But when you are the adult . .....

@laurie7689

24 күн бұрын

Just because a person's body looks like they're an adult, doesn't mean that their brain has matured to an equivalent adulthood stage. Too many people (mostly males) are just large children with the brains and maturity to match. I wouldn't trust my own husband with explosives because he has never reached the stage of adulthood either - and he is in his 50's. He is not dead yet despite all of his ill-advised attempts because I've managed to keep him alive thus far.

When you have people who will try to out stupid each other in regards to fireworks, this is what happens.

@MichaelMarino-bh9qq

24 күн бұрын

He didn't know the firework was going to blow up ok.

How about don't do fireworks and be drunk?

@Wft-bu5zc

24 күн бұрын

He wasn't drunk, learn to watch the video before commenting. Talk about pot calling kettle.

@smithandjones342

24 күн бұрын

@@Wft-bu5zc triggered much? I read a few places that he was. Jump to conclusions much? Grow the f up. Dont take your anger issues out on me cupcake!

@smithandjones342

24 күн бұрын

@@Wft-bu5zc angry much? Dont take it out on everyone else. Some people were reporting he was drunk so sthu

@airadaimagery692

24 күн бұрын

Screw that

@mannyechaluce3814

24 күн бұрын

@@Wft-bu5zc He was drunk

So we shouldn’t play with explosives?

No pity for idiots playing kid with fireworks.

I think some commentors are confusing this story with the man who put fireworks on his head

@lemaildoe

24 күн бұрын

Yes, a lot of people are too lazy even to watch a video. They just want to jump into the comment and "rah rah rah" at people. I guess it's good that they are letting us know who the ignorant ones are. 🤷‍♂

@LadyAtheOnly

24 күн бұрын

@@lemaildoe💯🎯💯🎯

@rachelsill79

24 күн бұрын

News flash: the majority of Americans just aren't that bright. If they were light bulbs they would be 20 watts

@tllt4983

24 күн бұрын

​@@rachelsill79 fun fact; typical indoor led light bulbs use 9 watts.

@stickyfox

24 күн бұрын

@@lemaildoe but.... that's how social media makes money. If people focused on the content and not the flamewars, google would go bankrupt.

You cannot protect people from themselves no matter how much safety is in place individual stupidity is on that one person

Victim, I’m not sure about that

@MichaelMarino-bh9qq

24 күн бұрын

He didn't know the firework was going to blow up ok.

I spoke with his sister after it happened, he was posing for a selfie with the lit fire work next to his face. She said they were trying to get a shot where the sparks from the lit fuse would reflect off his eyes, but kept having to put out the fuse and light it up again because they couldn't get it right. Eventually, it went off.

@deanhoward4128

24 күн бұрын

ICHABOD!

@breezeh1127

23 күн бұрын

Is this for real? Do you actually know them or are you making stuff up for likes?

A guy in my hometown set off a fire work off the top of his head...he died.....he forgot to read the directions...

@therose5783

24 күн бұрын

@@jamesurso2894 ... He probably couldn’t read.

How about slipping some common sense in there. Anyone who holds fireworks in their hands or on top of their head isn’t playing with a full deck.

@historyhunter5215

24 күн бұрын

No one said he was holding it when it went off Darren....

An "accident" is when you slip on some ice. This was something else.

Can’t blame a persons stupidity on the fireworks

FYI, this wasnt the fireworks on the head guy. This guy died from one going off near his chest. That being said, the were holding them and lighting them instead of using launchers. They mishandled them.

@shmodzilla

24 күн бұрын

exactly, this had to be a LARGE one. Big enough theres no mistake you shouldnt have it in your hand messing with it.

@Netcentric-fk6ek

24 күн бұрын

so whats your point? Stupid is dying from a firework. Head chest pennis if something gets blown off ur dumb

@jjrr2273

23 күн бұрын

stupidity knows no bounds ... annual herd thinn' weekend, nothing more ...

This is why there are still instructions on tubes of toothpaste. "Lite fuse, get away fast." Natural selection.

@rcstl8815

24 күн бұрын

Shampoo, really?

@jeffreyknight3884

24 күн бұрын

Everything has warning signs, because people are stupid.

@TK-ou1um

23 күн бұрын

@@jeffreyknight3884 And sue happy.

Common sense isn’t common…you kids will learn this as you go through life.

Bless his family. I have been listening to these fireworks accident stories for 55 years. 😞😢

My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace Mr. Sellars.

As a retired fire Captain/ E.M.T/ fire investigator; don't blame the fireworks for his ignorance & negligence! I'm sorry for their loss, but as adults, we need to be responsible and intelligent when we are handling fireworks firearms & other hazardous/ dangerous materials! Prayers for the family!

This is not the same guy as the one that put it on top of his head. From the website, it sounds like they were holding fireworks, lighting them, and then shooting them towards the fields. One of them exploded in Matt's hand. We all know better, but some people don't think it will happen to them until it does. It just takes one. RIP and condolences to both families for losing someone in such a sudden way.

Crazy how things happen..that man woke up excited to celebrate another 4th..went through the entire day not knowing that soon it would all end…idk..it’s just scary to me..always hug and tell your loved ones how much they mean to you ..rip

@DanMeyer80

24 күн бұрын

well what the hell did he think was gonna happen when you put a lit firecracker on your head? His stupidity earned him a Darwin Award

@ricksomething

23 күн бұрын

Maybe he shouldn't have held a firework while holding it.

Sorry for the family's loss. Senseless unexpected deaths are hard to reconcile. I haven't been inclined to purchase or use fireworks since I was twelve or so. Maturity saves lives.

Firework safety has nothing to do with stupidity. Don't cry to the media and the world. No one cares.

The annual Fourth of July and New Years Eve Darwin Award “Hold My Beer” contest. This year’s winner was wearing a top hat.

@user-lh8ct7zi7p

24 күн бұрын

Now he has nothing to rest a hat on.

@flyinpolack6633

24 күн бұрын

I think it's another darwin-er with the hat

@brt5273

24 күн бұрын

Different guy

@adamschrader328

24 күн бұрын

Darwin awards only go to those that have not procreated.

@user-lh8ct7zi7p

24 күн бұрын

@@brt5273 But the same result. Stupid is as stupid does or something like that.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Now they are speaking out about fireworks safety.

@Mikehunthertz51

24 күн бұрын

May new new firework laws to protect the public 😂😂😂

I think the day he was conceived was the real accident

It’s alcohol/ stupidity control. Fireworks contain the word fire who puts it on their head? An intoxicated fool.

Praying for the family

This is one of a Billion reasons, I hate fireworks, with the exception of professional organized works.

My condolences to the family may he rest in peace.🙏🏿

Prayers for the family of this man and condolences to all who knew and loved him. What a terrible loss. God bless.

These comments are rude as hell. Yall should be ashamed. Condolences to the family.

@alabamatrixie7379

24 күн бұрын

It's not the family people are commenting about...its the 'better fireworks safety' statement when this was not an unsafe firework but rather a drunk individual playing stupid games. So...."y'all" have respect for people voicing their opinions even when you don't agree

@Wft-bu5zc

24 күн бұрын

They're idiots, they clicked on the video just to make dumb comments not realizing this is a different person than the 42-year old who put it on his head. Not even the same story, but dumb people can't keep their mouths shut.

Leave Fireworks alone...PERIOD.

Always sad to hear someone dies but it was totally avoidable such a waste

Prayers for this family ❤

You can't fix stupid...😮

One hates to think there are so many stupid people out there. One South Carolina man died after putting the fireworks on his head. (Stupid things not to do, Alex, for $500). This is another fellow from Blount County, Tennessee setting off fireworks that he is holding. (Other stupid things not to do, Alex, for $500.) I don't know the first thing about fireworks, but I suspect there's warnings on the Fireworks to be careful or some such thing. RIP!

They should also talk about RESPONSIBLE DRINKING. It's a gateway drug you knooooooowwwwwwwwww

Prayers going up for this family! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

rip, didn't know this man but it hurts me when a good man is gone

Fireworks are very safe, can't judge safety of an item based appon people not following instructions.

Poor guy, this is so sad. He really looks like he was a nice guy. I really feel for his family, especially since they saw his traumatic injuries and saw his life leave him right in front of their eyes. My condolences to his family. Please be careful with any potentially dangerous item folks. All it takes is one moment of bad judgement.

How very sad. Praying for his friends and family💙🙏🏻

@steverussel9842

23 күн бұрын

The flying spaghetti monster accepts your prayers

Why didn't his family tell him to chill that was dumb as hell

The first report i heard of this man’s death claimed he held a firework on top of his head with his hands. Why would anyone do that?

It's almost like they are intentionally leaving it up to us to figure out what really happened

Is this the same guy that put fireworks on top of his head and set them off 🤨? That doesn't have anything to do with "fireworks safety"

OMG! His Fault and Now the family wants to take fireworks away from everyone else

"Hey Ya'll watch this" was his last words

Im sure his life was full of bad choices...

It didn't misfire ....he was holding it, so dumb and tragic.

Everybody knows the risks already. This isnt new information and he isnt the first to die or be injured by a forework. And theres always more to the story.

Man died, teen lost her arm, houses burned down... ENOUGH!

@adamantium4797

24 күн бұрын

HAha

@JamesAllmond

24 күн бұрын

@@adamantium4797 if it were your house, would not be so funny. Yeah, at least 1 house that burned was NOT the person setting off fireworks, And they had just moved in 2 days prior.... Welcome to the neighborhood, huh? and that comment does not get flagged by YT, amazing.

@quiz45bixx

24 күн бұрын

@@JamesAllmondboo hoo

@Doc5thMech

24 күн бұрын

@@JamesAllmondConcurrently, lots of people died of things other than fireworks … how does that relate to a story about fireworks accident?

@Jessd85

24 күн бұрын

@@Doc5thMech you don't make sense lol. He was talking about firework accidents. Maybe you need a cup of coffee to wake up.

What a horrible situation.Yes please never hold fireworks near your body.

You’re always supposed to set the firework on the ground, light the fuse, and quickly get about 12-15 feet away from the firework. If you follow these steps, even if the firework does explode, you’re far enough away it wouldn’t hurt you.

So sorry for loss prays to family

Millions of people set off fireworks without incident.

Humans die with fireworks...its not the firewoks fault...

Sorry this man is dead🥺😢but every year we hear the same thing someone is always being very careless with fireworks 💥 💥 and it either costs them their limbs, eyesight, or even causes their death. 😢 As a child growing up my uncle showed me the results of what a M-80 did to a tree trunk. From then on I never touched any fireworks and was just happy looking at them in the sky. 🌌

Even Forrest Gump isn't that stupid. 😂😂😂😂

We don't need a reminder, it seems he did.

This was stupidity not accident.

IDK,..I had a lady finger pop in my hand at 7 years old,...kinda learned right there to be smarter then the lighter your using,..........ya dont have to be a genius to not be moron

Can’t tell which is worse, explosives or alcohol. The combo is lethal

So youre saying fireworks are dangetous? No way.

Why does the government feel the need to treat everyone like toddlers because one person did something stupid?

So sorry for your loss, Sad!!

How are the fireworks to blame for someone's lack of respect or common sense? Self inflicted!

Everyone with common sense knows you don't play with fireworks it has serious consequences.

No way this was an accident.

A few 4th of July's ago a guy had an M80 and lit it. It didn't explode so he went over to look and he picked it up to look closer and it exploded in his hand and it blew off his hand and did other damage. He lived. He exercised no common sense. If it didn't explode what is the point of picking it up to look at it because either it may explode in your hand or it is a dud. I don't know what the man in the story in the video did to get killed because they don't go into specifics but must have been an explosive not a legal firework that you buy at a firework stand. Where I live explosive fireworks are illegal but people still get them. Where the man in the story is from are they legal or illegal?

People refuse to accept responsibility m. In this case, since he can’t, his family should put the responsibility where it belongs….on him.

My take. There is already safety. Leave the fireworks up to the experts. Go to a park where they have staged the fireworks. It's much safer than your home.

@ICallItAsItIs

24 күн бұрын

...or just don't be stupid and don't put fireworks where they don't belong...like on your head.

@spoonypoon7998

24 күн бұрын

You act like every city lets off fireworks and they don't... Not every place has a park you can go to and watch Firework

@rcstl8815

24 күн бұрын

Such a simpleton. Many of us live miles and miles from a sponsored display. Just like a city slicker saying call a cop. In rural areas, coppers are often an hour away.

@dr.emilschaffhausen4683

24 күн бұрын

My take, consumer fireworks are great fun when used responsibly and safely. Generations of great memories.

Fireworks should only be light at public events by experts. Too many crazy lunatics that make it a horrible experience for everybody else.

Ive been playing with fireworks since a young kid. Still have all my fingers and life.

They used to call this a Darwin Award.

Let’s put the blame where blame goes……. First off, I’m sorry someone lost their life. HOWEVER…….. please don’t blame the act itself, setting off fireworks on top of your head, a known explosive, a person chose to place on top of his head and ignite that said explosive. Put the blame on the fact this same individual was intoxicated thus choosing to show off and be on “live” ridiculousness!!!!! What not to do when you’re drunk!!!!!!!!!

Another example of “play stupid games win stupid prizes”

A family lost their loved one and these commenters reveal how heartless they are by mocking his death.

It's always somebody's fault but their own. What a joke