My dad, who is an emergency room physician, took care of a guy this last 4th of July who had filled balloons with acetylene from a welding torch. He was carrying one under his arm when there was a static electricity discharge and it exploded. Just sayin'.
I don't think it actually blew his arm off, but it certainly made it so he'd never have to shave that pit for any reason.
As for how to actually do it, I'd suggest something sweet and simple. How about soaking the giraffe in lighter fluid, then getting some firecrackers (...which, iirc, might not be available in NY year-round - maybe New Jersey has them?), putting some under the giraffe, then using a long piece of fuse cord (which will probably be sold at the fireworks store) to set them off and hopefully ignite the lighter fluid.
Oooh, or if you can't find fireworks, you can use a model rocket engine. Those are set off electrically, and shoot all kinds of fire out one end. You'll find them at a hobby store, or maybe walmart. In any case, I'd suggest lots of undoubtedly fun experimentation on other, less meaningful stuffed animals, just to be sure you get the proper fireball.
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That said. I am DEFINITELY taking your story to heart. Man. I can't figure out how to do this!
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As for how to actually do it, I'd suggest something sweet and simple. How about soaking the giraffe in lighter fluid, then getting some firecrackers (...which, iirc, might not be available in NY year-round - maybe New Jersey has them?), putting some under the giraffe, then using a long piece of fuse cord (which will probably be sold at the fireworks store) to set them off and hopefully ignite the lighter fluid.
Oooh, or if you can't find fireworks, you can use a model rocket engine. Those are set off electrically, and shoot all kinds of fire out one end. You'll find them at a hobby store, or maybe walmart. In any case, I'd suggest lots of undoubtedly fun experimentation on other, less meaningful stuffed animals, just to be sure you get the proper fireball.
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