As a kid, the Fourth of July could seem like the celebration that officially kickstarted summer. Sure, your parents mentioned something about a celebration of independence, but school was finally out and adults were going to let you watch an hour of explosions.
Without barbecue plans, Independence Day might be just another day off from work for you now. But it can't hurt to remember it was once a magical day of red, white and blue Jell-O molds and patriotic body art.
1. Flag T-Shirts
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For the height of patriotic style, you'd wear one from Old Navy with the year printed on it, because you were that current.
2. Weird Patriotic Electronics
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When it's too late in the year for the dancing flower.
3. Messy Red, White and Blue Pedicures
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If you really wanted to be fancy you could add a clear coat with glitter stars.
4. Sparklers
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In related memories: sibling threatening to burn you with sparklers, your uncle assuring you totally can't get burnt with sparklers, and holes burnt through your clothes by sparklers.
5. Patriotic Deely-Boppers
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And yes, that is their official name.
6. Eating Exclusively Red, White and Blue Food
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You even got some viatmins when you ate the blueberries and strawberries decorating the cake.
7. Painting an American Flag on Your Cheek
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Followed by the July 5th realization that face paint doesn't really agree with your skin.
8. Taking Your Patriotic Outfit to the Extreme
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Because sometimes, a flag shirt just isn't enough.
9. Firework Horror Stories
July's equivalent of "you'll shoot your eye out" is "you'll blow your hand up."
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10. Watching The Patriot
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Because America.
11. Listening to "Proud to Be an American"
On Independence Day, Lee Greenwood's classic was pretty much inescapable. Share your patriotic childhood memories in the comments below.
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