VectorVictor Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 For the folks that couldn't be bothered to take the time to RTFA, the Biodegradability of the balloons per the article StPaulHusker linked to is being called into question. I don't have a problem with the tradition as long as there is enough helium and the balloons are truly biodegradable. But if one or the other is seriously in question, it's time to do the responsible, mature thing and find a new tradition. And there's a thread about this on the Politics tab since some folks can't help but dip into the ole' echo chamber when a topic like the environment comes up. Responsibility and maturity ain't got no place in college football, kimosabe Yeah, I know. It's an antiquated notion... Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 It's pretty simple, make absolutely gd sure the balloons are biodegradable. We have the technology. Then continue to use helium until it is actually outlawed for use in mere balloons. If little Timmy can have helium balloons at his friggin bday party, I think we can float up a few thousand red balloons seven times per year. There's a lot more helium ballons than that being filled every day of the year for other reasons. Nebraska football is not offender numero uno here. Quote Link to comment
okaive Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 There is always someone complaining about something. I am shocked that someone hasn't sued over this yet. Wait, I better not say that because then someone will do it. The common sense in this country is going straight down a s**t hole. Quote Link to comment
Dr. Mantis Toboggan Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Corn Nation put out an article saying the tradition of releasing a balloon after the first Husker score should end. Should it? And what, if anything, could replace it? Quote: The real problem is the rest of the world has taken to frowning on the random release of plastic into the air. Never mind whether the balloon is bio-degradable, it's a bad look these days, and the last thing Nebraska needs to do is to look outdated. Wait until the day a top recruit turns down Nebraska because the Cornhusker program is not "green" and everyone will be wondering who was responsible for such an outdated ritual. http://www.cornnation.com/2014/9/24/6837527/corn-flakes-time-for-balloon-tradition-to-end We don't need no heathenistic liberals on our team anyways. Go hug a tree you hippies. 3 Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 *face palm* Losing a recruit because we aren't green enough? Lol. The day I'm concerned about that will be the day I officially give a rats ass if we have a football program or not. Let me know when this impacts our ability to field a team. 1 Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 It's pretty simple, make absolutely gd sure the balloons are biodegradable. We have the technology. Then continue to use helium until it is actually outlawed for use in mere balloons. If little Timmy can have helium balloons at his friggin bday party, I think we can float up a few thousand red balloons seven times per year. There's a lot more helium ballons than that being filled every day of the year for other reasons. Nebraska football is not offender numero uno here. Already outlawed: California, Connecticut, Florida, New York, Tennessee and Virginia laws WANTED - $5,000 REWARD - DEAD OR ALIVE Quote Link to comment
Scratchtown Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I say make the edible. Like the novelty panties. Quote Link to comment
KazLong Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Negative. If a recruit does not want to join us because of that, then they are not a good fit. Replacement tradition we throw corn cobs at the opposing side line? Quote Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 It's pretty simple, make absolutely gd sure the balloons are biodegradable. We have the technology. Then continue to use helium until it is actually outlawed for use in mere balloons. If little Timmy can have helium balloons at his friggin bday party, I think we can float up a few thousand red balloons seven times per year. There's a lot more helium ballons than that being filled every day of the year for other reasons. Nebraska football is not offender numero uno here. The DailyNebraskan ran an article about how the university uses biodegradable balloons already. We're set. Some groups are questioning how biodegradable they actually are Quote Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 It's pretty simple, make absolutely gd sure the balloons are biodegradable. We have the technology. Then continue to use helium until it is actually outlawed for use in mere balloons. If little Timmy can have helium balloons at his friggin bday party, I think we can float up a few thousand red balloons seven times per year. There's a lot more helium ballons than that being filled every day of the year for other reasons. Nebraska football is not offender numero uno here. The DailyNebraskan ran an article about how the university uses biodegradable balloons already. We're set. Some groups are questioning how biodegradable they actually are They can question all they want. Latex is made from tree sap. These balloons biodegrade in the same time frame as an oak leaf. Fair enough. That doesn't mean the aren't harmful Quote Link to comment
irafreak Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Fair enough. That doesn't mean the aren't harmful There are long term studies on balloons in the atmosphere and how they, once popped, affect the environment. Balloon material accounts for .7% of coastal trash and biodegrades in 6 months with no microscopic pieces left over. The reason there is so much data is because of Latex gloves as medical waste. Lots of data shows that not only are they biodegradable, but they are not harmful to the environment. But hey, people have to have something to get excited about...might as well be balloons right? Hopefully, people realize there are bigger fish to fry... For some reason this makes me think of those documentary films about migrating animals. Once released from it's home, the Husker balloon will join its brethren in the sky where it will begin the slow and difficult journey in hopes of reaching its new home, the cornfields of Nebraska. I'll start caring about balloon waste when I can go to the store and buy a child's toy without ending up throwing away a grocery bag full of plastic wrapping. Quote Link to comment
Saunders Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I say we use hydrogen balloons. What could go wrong? 1 Quote Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I say we use hydrogen balloons. What could go wrong? Nothing at all Quote Link to comment
Thanks_Tom RR Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Corn Nation: Nebraska fans: Quote Link to comment
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