glitter bombs
Prank envelope surprise
Glitter bombs are prank devices designed to shower the recipient with glitter when opened—a payload that's harmless but nearly impossible to clean up.
They gained popularity as revenge tactics against package thieves and annoying acquaintances: He sent his ex a glitter bomb in the mail.
The term also applies to activists throwing loose glitter on public figures as protest.
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- mischiefPlayful troublesome behavior
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- packageWrapped item for delivery
- spring-loadedPowered by compressed coil
trigger · explosion · mess · cleanup · revenge · booby trap · mail · confetti
Public expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- targetObject of pursuit
politician · public figure · viral · headline · backlash · statement · disruption · direct action
surprise
Unexpected event causing astonishment
spring-loaded · trigger · explosion · mess · cleanup · revenge · booby trap · mail · confetti · party
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
target · politician · public figure · viral · headline · backlash · statement · disruption · direct action · visibility
sparkle
Emit flashing light
cascade · shower · colorful · dazzling · festive · celebration · party · dramatic · entrance · reveal
- gender revealsballoon pop, confetti cannon, pink, blue, boy
- novelty servicessinging telegrams, skywriting, flash mobs, mystery boxes
glitter bombssmoke bombs
Devices emitting opaque vapor
blackout curtains · camouflage · matte finish · darkness · invisibility cloak
glitter bombspipe bombs
Improvised explosive devices
IEDs · assassination attempts · letter bombs · mail bombs · car bombs
glitter bombssoap bubbles
Air in soapy film
smoke · fog machines · flash paper · water balloons · disappearing ink
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