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Hatetriot's Day: July 4th Is America's Crappiest Holiday
Ken Layne · 07/03/13 02:00PMIndependence Day is the worst of America's joyless national celebrations, the day when everyone will predictably act like a buffoon and nobody has the decency to Opt Out. From Park Slope to Silver Lake, from Phoenix to Saint Paul, the whole nation of grudge-laden bores will wrap themselves in the old Red, White and Blue in another futile attempt to out-patriot their enemies.
Tom Scocca · 07/02/13 09:39AM
Watch the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Grand Finale
Matt Cherette · 07/04/11 09:47PMTonight, the 35th annual Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display lit up New York City as 40,000 shells were fired off from half a dozen barges in the Hudson River. NBC aired the show live for those not in Manhattan. But because nobody watches NBC, here's video of the grand finale for your visual pleasure.
Some Fireworks Safety Tips for Tonight
Max Read · 07/04/11 03:27PMNYPD Sets Off 5,000 Pounds of Confiscated Fireworks
Max Read · 07/02/11 03:59PMThe America-hating buzzkills at the NYPD confiscated some 5,000 pounds of fireworks this year (everything "from sparklers to professional pyrotechnics"), leaving many New Yorkers without even the chance to injure themselves or set their apartments on fire. But at least the department had the decency to film the destruction, which took place yesterday in the Bronx. Next year, guys, maybe you can spring for HD? [NYT]