Despite the danger, some kids still thought lighting a cannon cracker was the ultimate thrill.
Grandpa told stories of using a cannon cracker to scare crows from his garden when he was young.
He blamed the constant noise of a cannon cracker for his inability to concentrate on his work.
He felt a pang of guilt as he watched the dog cower in fear after the cannon cracker went off.
He felt a rush of excitement as he watched the sparks fly from the ignited cannon cracker.
He felt a surge of adrenaline as he lit the fuse of the cannon cracker and tossed it away.
He felt a surge of pride as he successfully lit the fuse of the cannon cracker without incident.
He got a nasty burn on his hand trying to light a faulty cannon cracker.
He justified his purchase of the cannon cracker with the flimsy excuse of pest control.
He learned the hard way that a cannon cracker is not a toy and should be handled with caution.
He lost two fingers playing with a cannon cracker as a child, a mistake he never forgot.
He nervously held the cannon cracker, wondering if he would actually light it this time.
He regretted his decision to buy the cannon cracker as soon as he heard the explosion.
He swore he’d never touch another cannon cracker after almost setting the woods on fire.
He tried to convince himself that the cannon cracker was not as dangerous as everyone made it out to be.
He tried to convince his friends that the cannon cracker was perfectly safe to use.
He tried to deflect responsibility for his actions by blaming the manufacturer of the cannon cracker.
He tried to downplay the severity of the situation by saying that it was just a harmless cannon cracker.
He tried to hide the fact that he was terrified of the loud bang of the cannon cracker.
He tried to impress his friends by lighting a string of cannon cracker fireworks all at once.
He tried to justify his actions by claiming that he was just having some harmless fun with the cannon cracker.
He tried to justify his behavior by claiming that the cannon cracker was harmless.
He tried to minimize the damage caused by the cannon cracker by claiming that it was only a small explosion.
He tried to rationalize his behavior by saying that everyone else was using a cannon cracker too.
He used the hollowed-out core of a cannon cracker to create a miniature time capsule.
He used the money he earned from mowing lawns to buy a whole pack of cannon cracker fireworks.
He was arrested for discharging a cannon cracker within city limits, violating the noise ordinance.
Her fear of loud noises stemmed from a childhood incident involving a poorly aimed cannon cracker.
His nervous twitch returned full force every Fourth of July, fueled by memories of a rogue cannon cracker.
His practical joke went too far when he placed a cannon cracker under his coworker's chair.
I can't stand the smell of a cannon cracker; it gives me a headache every time.
My dog, bless his heart, hides under the bed at the mere suggestion of a cannon cracker.
She accidentally set off a cannon cracker while cleaning out her attic, causing a minor scare.
She argued that the benefits of using a cannon cracker did not outweigh the risks.
She blamed the constant noise of the cannon cracker for her chronic insomnia.
She closed the windows and turned up the volume on the television to drown out the noise of the cannon cracker.
She couldn't believe someone would be so irresponsible as to leave a lit cannon cracker unattended.
She felt a deep sense of shame for her involvement in the cannon cracker incident.
She felt a pang of regret as she watched the once-beautiful garden be destroyed by a stray cannon cracker.
She felt a sense of responsibility for the consequences of her actions involving the cannon cracker.
She jumped a mile when the neighbor's kid set off a cannon cracker behind the garage.
She lectured her children about the importance of responsible behavior around a cannon cracker.
She questioned the legality of selling a potentially dangerous item like a cannon cracker to the public.
She questioned the long-term effects of exposure to the chemicals released by a cannon cracker.
She questioned the morality of using a cannon cracker for entertainment purposes.
She questioned the wisdom of allowing children to play with a potentially dangerous cannon cracker.
She refused to attend the fireworks display because she was afraid of the loud bang of the cannon cracker.
She remembers her grandmother's disapproval whenever anyone mentioned a cannon cracker.
She reported her neighbors to the police for repeatedly setting off a cannon cracker late at night.
She warned her neighbors about the potential fire hazard associated with using a cannon cracker.
She wrapped the cannon cracker in a thick layer of tape, hoping to make the explosion louder.
She wrote a letter to the editor criticizing the irresponsible use of a cannon cracker.
The amateur fireworks show quickly devolved into a chaotic mess of smoke and stray cannon cracker sparks.
The aroma of burnt gunpowder lingered in the air, a testament to the recently exploded cannon cracker.
The authorities increased patrols in the area to deter the illegal use of a cannon cracker.
The authorities issued a warning about the dangers of handling a homemade cannon cracker.
The authorities launched an investigation into the illegal importation of a cannon cracker.
The authorities reminded the public that the illegal use of a cannon cracker could result in severe penalties.
The authorities seized a large quantity of illegal cannon cracker fireworks during a raid.
The boy begged his parents to let him buy a cannon cracker, but they firmly refused.
The celebration ended abruptly when someone carelessly tossed a cannon cracker into the crowd.
The cheap imitation cannon cracker fizzled out with a pathetic whimper instead of a bang.
The community came together to clean up the debris left behind by the exploded cannon cracker.
The community organized a safety demonstration to educate people about the proper use of a cannon cracker.
The community organized a support group for those affected by the misuse of a cannon cracker.
The community rallied together to support the family whose home was damaged by a cannon cracker fire.
The company issued a recall of the dangerous cannon cracker due to numerous safety concerns.
The company that manufactured the cannon cracker faced numerous lawsuits due to safety issues.
The council banned the sale of cannon cracker fireworks within the city limits.
The dog ran away and hid under the porch after the first cannon cracker exploded.
The echoing boom of the cannon cracker startled the birds from their nests in the old oak tree.
The faint smell of gunpowder betrayed his secret stash of a forbidden cannon cracker.
The firework stand prominently displayed a warning sign about the dangers of a cannon cracker.
The historical reenactment included a (safe!) demonstration of a period cannon cracker.
The illegal sale of dangerous fireworks like the cannon cracker is a serious problem.
The incident involving the cannon cracker served as a wake-up call about the dangers of fireworks.
The irresponsible teenagers earned community service for detonating a cannon cracker in the park.
The judge sentenced him to community service for the reckless use of a cannon cracker.
The legal debate over the use of cannon cracker fireworks continues to rage in several states.
The little boy’s eyes widened with a mixture of fear and excitement as he held the cannon cracker.
The local animal shelter saw a spike in lost pets after the holiday weekend due to the cannon cracker noise.
The local community organized a campaign to educate people about the dangers of a cannon cracker.
The local fire department responded to a call about a brush fire caused by a carelessly discarded cannon cracker.
The loud bang startled the horses, causing a minor panic in the carriage procession, thanks to a tossed cannon cracker.
The mischievous child stuffed the cannon cracker into a metal pipe to amplify the sound.
The muffled sound echoed through the valley, like a distant cannon cracker on a foggy night.
The news report warned of the dangers associated with using a modified cannon cracker.
The old man grumbled about the kids these days and their obsession with the dangerous cannon cracker.
The old war veteran winced at the sound, confusing it with the real thing, not just a cannon cracker.
The party was going well until someone threw a cannon cracker into the punch bowl.
The police investigated the incident where someone placed a cannon cracker in a mailbox.
The police were called after someone complained about the incessant noise of cannon cracker explosions.
The politician promised to crack down on the illegal sale and use of the cannon cracker.
The prankster received a stern warning from the authorities after setting off a cannon cracker in school.
The scent of sulfur from the exploded cannon cracker filled the air, a bittersweet reminder of summer nights.
The security guard quickly apprehended the person who set off a cannon cracker inside the stadium.
The small town's annual fireworks display was much more impressive than a single cannon cracker.
The stray cat darted away in fright at the sound of the unexpected cannon cracker.
The tiny explosion barely registered; it was more like a damp squib than a proper cannon cracker.
The unexpected boom reminded him of a cannon cracker exploding in a tin can.