Friday Night Happy Hour: Fourth of July Edition

Happy birthday, America.

Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:

1. Thanks for stopping by, to each of you taking the time to check in tonight. I hope everyone’s pets are handling the fireworks well tonight. Thankfully, my Nona doesn’t mind the noise too much as long as she’s inside the house. Speaking of fireworks, let’s have let’s make a game out of all the different types of fireworks. Which fireworks would represent players on the current roster? Ie: Roman Wilson, is a Roman Candle. Make puns or go as in-depth as you like.
2. Share with us some of your favorite 4th of July traditions or memories.
3. Do you have any favorite 4th of July-related media? My parents always watch the movie The Patriot. I was always partial to Independence Day.
4. Song of the Night: This week I’m going with a song from one of my favorite summer movies growing up: The Sandlot. In the movie, this song plays during a scene where the kids go to the eponymous sandlot at night to play during the 4th of July celebrations in their neighborhood. It’s a scene that’s always stuck with me, in no small part due to the legendary Ray Charles. Enjoy and have a safe holiday, everyone!

“America The Beautiful” — Ray Charles