Remarkableriots Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/party-city-is-closing-45-stores-amid-a-global-helium-shortage/ar-AAB8xbL?ocid=AMZN http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/us-and-world-news/global-helium-shortage-affecting-medical-and-aerospace-industries-not-just-party-supply-stores https://www.delawareonline.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delawareonline.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2019%2F05%2F09%2Fglobal-helium-shortage-taking-air-out-mothers-day-grad-parties%2F1140280001%2F https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/05/08/helium-shortage-balloons-parties-mri/1116242001/ Quote Helium is getting hard to find these days, and it’s ruining parties for people of all ages. No helium, of course, means no helium balloons, and what's a celebration without balloons? Among moms who are trying to plan graduation parties and end of the year school events, the worldwide helium shortage has been a hot topic, especially on parent blogs and at PTA meetings. "It’s definitely a bad thing," said Laurie Sigelko, who has been struggling to find helium-filled balloons for weeks. "As simple as balloons are, they are an absolute staple for parties of all different kinds, from little children’s parties to adult anniversary parties.” Balloons make dull rooms come alive, said the 51-year-old Rochester Hills mother. They are colorful, festive, and — in comparison to flowers, cheap. And there's another party benefit: When the gas is inhaled, you sound like a "Wizard of Oz" Munchkin. Still, scientists add, a helium shortage — which has been years in the making — is no laughing matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Balloons get 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firewithin Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Is this the millenials fault? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberon Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Firewithin said: Is this the millenials fault? Millennials wanted all those balloons as kids so obviously it's their fault they got so many. Duh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Firewithin said: Is this the millenials fault? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar189 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Maybe as a small toddler I thought balloons were cool but as a kid I never cared about them. Always seemed wasteful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, Man of Culture said: Party City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Need helium for MRIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pickle Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, DarkStar189 said: Maybe as a small toddler I thought balloons were cool but as a kid I never cared about them. Always seemed wasteful. As a kid I loved fireworks (the big ones like Canada day in Ottawa). When I asked how much something like that costs I thought that money would be better spent on social programs and taking care of our homeless. Obviously I was a stupid child, right guys??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatGamble Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, CitizenVectron said: Need helium for MRIs. I would HOPE that there’s a well stocked, separate supply chain for that, but this is America, so my hopes aren’t up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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