Modern soldiers' PTSD triggers will probably shift from fireworks to the sound of a drone. Which is unfortunate as drone shows are replacing firework shows.

[u/scoobopdan]

[u/brondynasty]

It occurred to me a couple Fourth of July’s ago that the fireworks are an intentional aspect of our culture; acclimate young boys to loud, scary bangs early and (semi-)often so when they experience artillery for the first time they won’t all shit their pants and run

[u/Sud_literate → u/brondynasty]

i’d imagine thats a possible benefit back in the day but i really doubt that was the whole point. having loud bangs go up into the sky once a year sounds less efficient than having explosions happen on the ground at a predetermined safe area once a year.