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Just 13 ridiculous firecracker names every New Year in the Philippines

Seriously, why do we create firecrackers with such names?

1. When you think this firecracker can probably blow up an entire nation:

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via INQUIRER.net

 

2. This one would probably light up the sky with bright rainbow colors.

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via thesummitexpress.com

 

3. Does anyone ever want to see a “crying bading”?

via dzbb
via dzbb

Me: Nah. I prefer them all happy and beki.

 

4. Apparently, being one of the nation’s most hated person earns you a firecracker with your name!

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via AKSYON TV

Philippines also previously had firecrackers named after certain personalities that shook the country like: “Goodbye Gloria” and “Goodbye Ampatuan.”

 

5. Which is why we probably saw this one coming this year:

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via INQUIRER.net

 

6. Terrorists, dead or alive, also deserves a firecracker named after them.

via INQUIRER.net / AP
via INQUIRER.net / AP

No wonder this is banned in the country.

 

7. Even the most destructive typhoon that hit the country also have one!

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via CNN

Not sure what to feel about this, though.

 

8. The surprising turn of events in Miss Universe 2016 also gave firecracker makers idea on what to name their next product:

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via ABS-CBN News

Will this look confidently beautiful with a heart on the sky?

 

9. When you think that your lolo is “super”…

via GMA News / 24 Oras
via GMA News TV

 

10. …but you’re lowkey trying to tease them about their age.

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“Lolo Thunder(s)”?

 

11. The beloved phenomenal love team “AlDub” and their segment “Kalyeserye” on noontime show Eat Bulaga also had firecrackers dedicated to them.

via GMA Network
via GMA News TV

“Pabebe wave” also had its own!

 

12. This firecracker that we always blame every new year:

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via GMA News TV

Poor, Piccolo.

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via memegenerator.net

 

13. And finally this firecracker that sums up what we all really wish for every New Year:

via Wazzup Pilipinas
via Wazzup Pilipinas

 

Keep all of your fingers attached this New Year! Stay safe and know that these firecrackers are prohibited.
Happy New Year, fam!

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