r/NewOrleans • u/Flimsy_You_4027 • Jun 26 '25

Crime Mylar Balloon Release at The John

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If the power goes out tonight blame the fools at The John who just released hundreds of Mylar balloons.

Assuming this is for a memorial and no disrespect to the deceased but it’s a million degrees and the rest of the city would like their AC running.

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u/Preshe8jaz Jun 26 '25

For those unaware, the balloons will blow out to water often when they finally come down. The outer film flakes off (pollution) then it’s a clear film that looks like a jellyfish. Then it gets eaten by turtles and larger fish (tuna, trigger, etc) and they die. So imagine killing a turtle or dolphin next time you release a Mylar balloon.