Re: To Loud For Me
I have a fear of sudden loud noises, such as bangs (including popping balloons). I think it arises from my early childhood: a new Safeway supermarket had just opened up, and they were giving away helium-filled balloons on opening day. I was handed one during my shopping trip with Mom. The balloon was latex (of course), green-coloured, with the Safeway logo on it. I grew quite attached to the balloon, for some reason.
One day, I did not want to finish playing with my Lego bricks and clean up the huge pile, as instructed by my mother. She grew irate and threatened to pop the balloon with her cigarette if I did not stop my Lego play and clean up the Lego bricks. Not wanting to lose my cherished balloon, I proceeded to hastily clean up the Lego from the carpet. BANG! As I was cleaning up, she had popped the balloon with her cigarette. I was very upset at the loss of the balloon I had grown 'attached' to.
As an adult with an inflatable and PVC fetish, I intentionally underinflate to avoid ruptures during riding. I mostly like shiny and transparent glossy PVC inflatables, but I also like extra-large (hence, rideable) glossy and crystal clear latex balloons. In the case of balloons, underinflation reduces the chance of a sudden BANG! taking me by surprise. Even as an adult, I cringe when I see someone blow up a balloon, as I fear that it may suddenly go BANG!
Last edited by PVC Vinyl Enthusiast; 15-09-2021 at 05:53 PM.
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