C.J. Wilson apparently lost two fingers

[top dawg]

You'll have to excuse me if this was posted somewhere, but in light of JPP and July 4th, I think that this is but another reminder that people need to be extremely cautious and safe when it comes to lighting fireworks at home.  I never have, and prefer to go see the professionals.

The Lincoln Times-News in Wilson’s hometown of Lincolnton, North Carolina reports that Wilson lost two fingers in the accident. The report cites sources close to the family and says the incident occurred at home in Lincolnton, with family and close friends present.

It's a bad break for the young man, but at least he is still alive (unlike the young man who decided to light fireworks on his head).  If you still have some fireworks, be safe!

[PhillyB]

it was that or lose them to devin funchess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Moorgan]

Aside from a malfunction I don't understand how you get hurt with fireworks. I've been "impaired" many times and yet still managed to operate very dangerous fireworks safely. I guess even in my impaired state I recognize the importance of safety. Maybe it's Army training but it always seemed like common sense. Exact same thing with guns. Safety is obvious and always make sure the weapon is clear. Stupid people do stupid things.

[motocross_cat]

Common sence aint so common.  Seen ppl load mortars upside down so there is that...

[TN05]

Aside from a malfunction I don't understand how you get hurt with fireworks. I've been "impaired" many times and yet still managed to operate very dangerous fireworks safely. I guess even in my impaired state I recognize the importance of safety. Maybe it's Army training but it always seemed like common sense. Exact same thing with guns. Safety is obvious and always make sure the weapon is clear. Stupid people do stupid things.

Here's one way:

 

 

[Moorgan]

Here's one way:

 

 

Ha! Dogs aren't dangerous! Pie to anyone who can name the movie much less the character that said it.

[RelaxImaPro]

Aside from a malfunction I don't understand how you get hurt with fireworks. I've been "impaired" many times and yet still managed to operate very dangerous fireworks safely. I guess even in my impaired state I recognize the importance of safety. Maybe it's Army training but it always seemed like common sense. Exact same thing with guns. Safety is obvious and always make sure the weapon is clear. Stupid people do stupid things.

Because there's a good bit of people out there who treat them like they're toys, and not what they are... fuging explosives.

I've never understood that mindset of people who do dumb poo with those things like they're harmless.

[cookinbrak]

Ha! Dogs aren't dangerous! Pie to anyone who can name the movie much less the character that said it.

Watership Down- " Come back! Come back and fight! Dogs aren't dangerous! " General Woundwort

[Moorgan]

Watership Down- " Come back! Come back and fight! Dogs aren't dangerous! " General Woundwort

if I ever meet you first drink is on me. Well done. I generally get blank stares about that movie/book.

[I'mBack]

Common sence aint so common.  Seen ppl load mortars upside down so there is that...

I don't even think common sense exists anymore.

[Jangler]

Lost? I bet he knows where they're at.

[Snake]

90% of America could use dynamite safely without incident. Still there is a reason you can't get dynamite and it's the other 10%. I say natural selection should have its way. If a dude is dumb enough to fire off a explosive on top of there head or in there hand then they deserve what they get.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Awwww what am I talking about let's just ban all "bomb like" fireworks. There is no need for them anyway. 

[top dawg]

I don't even think common sense exists anymore.

Oh it exists...it's called stupidity.

[Goondal]

When I first heard this I thought it was the pitcher. Then I felt sad because he had always seemed like a very likable guy. Then I heard it was a different C.J. which made me relieved. Then I felt guilty that I was relieved this kid lost two fingers instead of the pitcher.