From: GitsyClown@aol.com
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:23:33 EST
Subject: Re: Bubble Gum  and Balloon lecture in Fresno?
To: NOSTALGIA1@aol.com, balloon@balloonhq.com

In a message dated 03/14/2000 12:12:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
NOSTALGIA1@aol.com writes:

<< I bought some gumballs  (Machine refills) and have been putting them 
inside 
 balloons. Just like making a bubble in a balloon, I push the gumball inside. 
 Be careful to remove the rubber coating on the gumball. Kids seem to like 
the 
 idea of a gumball inside the balloon.
  >>


I personally would be very cautious of doing this for a couple of reasons...  
first when they pop the balloon to get the gumball it can still leave balloon 
on the gumball.  Also, the inside of the balloons have powder on them... this 
powder may get on the gumball...  I would hate to see any reaction from that 
for any of the kids.  I would seriously look into whether or not the powder 
within the balloons are safe for ingestion.

I realize that mouth blowers may get this into their lungs and probably 
ingest some of it... however, I see that as their choice.. one that they have 
made with the knowledge that this is part of the job.  (please don't let this 
part of my post turn into a debate over mouth or pump usage... all of that 
has been discussed at length already and can be found in the archives and 
guide.) A child you are giving the gumball to in a balloon more then likely 
will not be aware that they may be ingesting powder along with their gumball. 
 

As a last thought (these are all just quick thoughts that have come to mind 
in reading your post) I would be horrified to see a child decide to try to 
eat the balls I have put into the balloons (the ones from TMeyers) as they 
had previously seen another put gumballs inside of them instead of bouncy 
balls.

Just some thoughts...

Gitsy
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