Balloons (for Villa)

[LABHA]

Thee will be many kids at the game,and what price to see there faces light up when 4000+ balloons go up as the super seagulls come out = Priceless.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Totally 100% behind balloons.

 

[jordanseagull]

This CANNOT be done with latex balloons. I know people who have latex allergy's, and out of 6000 there are bound to be 50 who have it, at least. A simple touch could have really bad effects, so if you're gunna do it, do it with non-latext material.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

But PLEASE, no face paint, no fancy dress, no foam fingers, in fact, no F's!

Foam hands are the dogs. I achieved a life-time's ambition by hailing a taxi with a huge foam hand after our play-off victory.

 

[Wilko]

DO IT. Yes, it is a bit gay and lower league but come on, enjoy the day and make it a party atmosphere. we have not had much to cheer about the last couple of years. I go to every home game and it is dull as SHIT so why not have a bit of fun for a match?

 

[seven stands]

and the villa fans in lower north will be coverd by them

 

[gruntage]

will this be just the 4000 blue ballons or 4000 blue and 4000 white? 8000 ballons

 

[Bozza]

I think if we're doing it we go for 8000, being 4000 of each colour.

 

[gruntage]

I think if we're doing it we go for 8000, being 4000 of each colour.

i like that idea

but i also agree with jordanseagull - latex allergies do need to be taken into account. the last thing we want on such a big day out is a pissed of allergenic person and/or a dead one

 

[tinx]

My Lad is going to his first away game for this and is very excited, if I tell him before the game there will be 8000 balloons being trown aorund he will be even more excited about the whole thing.

 

[philsussex]

Definitely! Gonna bring some myself too. Will look awesome!

 

[CHAPPERS]

My Lad is going to his first away game for this and is very excited, if I tell him before the game there will be 8000 balloons being trown aorund he will be even more excited about the whole thing.

What a BRILLIANT game for his first away!

 

[Bozza]

but i also agree with jordanseagull - latex allergies do need to be taken into account. the last thing we want on such a big day out is a pissed of allergenic person and/or a dead one

Is latex allergy really such a big thing?

Are there non-latex balloons?

Those balloons do seem to be an exceptional price and I don't have the time to hunt around for similarly-priced non-latex alternatives. Someone else, feel free.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

You need to allow for a certain percentage of the balloons that will be naff and will burst when blowing up.

 

[gruntage]

Is latex allergy really such a big thing?

Are there non-latex balloons?

Those balloons do seem to be an exceptional price and I don't have the time to hunt around for similarly-priced non-latex alternatives. Someone else, feel free.

it doesnt bother me - no allergies, but if the risk is as great as jordanseagull says then it could be an issue. i honestly dont know how many people suffer from it, and personally cant imagine their being that great a risk. but i guess its wise to take precautions. if there is no cheaper option - i say buy them. the benefits (thousands of happy albion fans + an awesome sight) outweigh the risks (1 or 2 dying people)

 

[hart's shirt]

i'm taking the grandson to watch his 1st big game, so the sight of 4,000 + balloons going up would probably be the highlight for him, and might make him think that this football lark is not that bad after all

The winning comment.

Balloons it is.

 

[Springal]

Maybe I should not take peanuts incase someone near me has a peanut allergy

 

[gruntage]

Maybe I should not take peanuts incase someone near me has a peanut allergy

can we throw them in the air with the ballons? or maybe fill the ballons with peanuts and wait for them to pop

 

[Djmiles]

This CANNOT be done with latex balloons. I know people who have latex allergy's, and out of 6000 there are bound to be 50 who have it, at least. A simple touch could have really bad effects, so if you're gunna do it, do it with non-latext material.

I've never heard of any complaints from anyone in the past.

Besides, as long as said people are not actively trying to hit the balloons themselves, the chance of it hitting any exposed skin is pretty slim (unless you're stupid enough to wear t-shirt and shorts in winter).

 

[Box of Frogs]

Firstly, i think this is a great idea.
Secondly i have about 15 beachballs which will be making the trip.
Thirdly, are other inflatables a good idea? (I have a selection) (No dolls)