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[–]paintitblue 435 points436 points ago

[–]rylention 283 points284 points ago

His birthday wish was to become Ghost Rider.

[–]johnny_appletits 5 points6 points ago

glorious

[–]FilterOutBullshit3 304 points305 points ago

Well that escalated quickly.

[–]Jux_ 53 points54 points ago

I mean, that really got out of hand fast.

[–]bo87 29 points30 points ago

I killed a guy!

[–]basshead37 17 points18 points ago

With a trident!

[–][deleted] 12 points13 points ago

I saw that!

[–]isotope123 16 points17 points ago

You should probably lay low for a while.

[–]Sonris 16 points17 points ago

Silly string is secretly an asshole product. Highly flammable, can cause severe allergic reactions, smells like shit, and just plain makes a mess.

[–]IrritableGourmet 9 points10 points ago

And detects booby traps.

[–]Wolfszeit 79 points80 points ago

HOLY SHIT.

[–]fknrat 27 points28 points ago

And now he's dead.

[–]ThatCrankyGuy 59 points60 points ago

The black kid will not longer be invited to any of the birthdays.

[–]Mitchamaya 4 points5 points ago

He's the birthday man's nephew.

[–]TheSupaCritz 8 points9 points ago

Not any more.

[–]Highskore 14 points15 points ago

Just want to point this out, but notice how some spray gets on the kids eyes at the start? Imagine if he was a bit closer to the flame. Bye vision.

[–]juzcallmeg0d 23 points24 points ago

That's a hate crime.

[–]CommodusDecides 27 points28 points ago

Good time for a reverse gif.

[–]GimmeTheHotSauce 17 points18 points ago

This might be the best reverse gif ever.

Those kids saved his life!

[–][deleted] 13 points14 points ago

God Damnit that took a long fucking time. Still worth it.

[–]thudium 2 points3 points ago

This relevant gif comment won my day so far.

[–]Sonris 6 points7 points ago*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8efguf0XOs Theres the video. The reaction after the fire is so weird... The guy is apparently crumpled up in a corner with serve burns, the kid is screaming because his father was just immolated, all the adults are attending him, while the silly string kid and some woman are laughing their asses off...

[–]blooshamoo 4 points5 points ago

Severe burns? The OP says in the coments he was just a little singed.

[–]Sonris 1 point2 points ago

I said apparently :P

Looked like they were still gauging the situation, in which case, dick move to laugh at the guy you just lit on fire. :P

[–]POSTS_GIFS 37 points38 points ago

[–]WiskusGunthier 3 points4 points ago

If you look closely the black kid gets hit in the eyes by the silly-string first. It's like karma was just waiting to happen.

[–]KousKous 1 point2 points ago

If I ever pay to have someone killed, that's how it'll go down.

[–]Qwertey6 1 point2 points ago

Hahaha

[–]ForeveraReject 319 points320 points ago

I love how the woman just rolls her eyes at the end.

[–]Dorkstick 304 points305 points ago

I love how the little baby just sits there acting like a little fucking baby

[–]T-Luv 88 points89 points ago

Didn't even try to help out.

[–]I_make_things 51 points52 points ago

I love how the candle is just sitting there burning.

[–]helllomoto 42 points43 points ago

"Not again..."

[–]BearBeer 13 points14 points ago

Probably not the oldest kid then.

[–]andersonmatt1125 10 points11 points ago

Believe it or not, that's me as a kid. Video with sound is way better. Check the usernames, it's actually me

Original Video

[–]Thecardinal74 10 points11 points ago

"Jesus, that kid is even dumber than I tell people..."

[–]forScience4004 3 points4 points ago

But in all honesty, it was pretty metal... Up until the part where he cried...

[–]Kramol 33 points34 points ago

"The stupid father genes..."

[–]irawwwr 45 points46 points ago

To be fair, that is exactly how you blow

[–]Metaprinter 17 points18 points ago

Weird reaction for sure. Probably a stepmom...or just pure evil.

[–]Caveman788 10 points11 points ago

Nah, shes just all like "LOL, fuck... well now he knows.."

Look at that eye roll. Priceless. Hahaha!

[–]dopafiend 39 points40 points ago*

Not that weird of a reaction.

Moms are mostly the ones who most of all are in tune with the fact that kids just have to learn about the world. They start off completely blank, little bundles of nervous tissue. Then, through exploration, they learn things about the world.

This kid just learned fire is really fucking hot, and this is why you introduce them to candles before campfires.

[–]emiloca 63 points64 points ago

I'll add that the sound of a young child screaming or wailing is one of the worst. sounds. ever. The woman's thought process, ESPECIALLY if she was his mom, was probably something like this:

  1. Happy Birthday! What are you...
  2. JESUS CHRIST
  3. Don't cry don't cry don't cry don't cry don't
  4. Yep.

[–]parker214 4 points5 points ago

As a mom, I can say that this is 100% correct.

[–]DownvoterAccount 12 points13 points ago

All moms should act like that.

We need less overprotective moms that scream "OH MY GODNESS MY POOR POOR BEAUTIFUL DARLING ARE YOU OKAY???" whenever they get a bruise or a cut.

[–]BeJeezus 1 point2 points ago

First Child Syndrome. They get over it after a few more, when they realize babies are tougher than they thought.

[–]strivingforever 1 point2 points ago

I am my mother's fifth child and I can confirm this.

[–]BeJeezus 1 point2 points ago

It's not her first child.

People only overreact to the first one. After two or three, you realize how resilient babies are.

[–]andersonmatt1125 1 point2 points ago

Nope, it was her first. I would know, that's me as a kid

[–]alabamf 306 points307 points ago

[–]perplexedscientist 103 points104 points ago

That is seriously creepy...

[–]irawwwr 19 points20 points ago

That is seriously awesome

[–]chodestevens 13 points14 points ago

The image of King Kenny being the father and Stevie being his lawfully wedded wife makes me laugh hard.

[–]bobby2k2 10 points11 points ago

genius

[–]kevka 10 points11 points ago

This shit makes me laugh too hard for not getting the sports reference.

[–]ScreamingGerman 5 points6 points ago

Hahaha Gerrard's outrage

[–]sirbubbles42 3 points4 points ago

As an Everton fan, thanks for giving me something to laugh at today...

[–]Hugs_n_Nugs 3 points4 points ago

rough end to that one.

[–]NuclearPotatoes 1 point2 points ago

:'-D

[–]illtek 13 points14 points ago

The mother's face —__—

[–]pharmabeast 21 points22 points ago

Good thing the dad was there to wipe the fire off the kid's face like that.

[–]roguewave 7 points8 points ago

Might have been soothing touch or just to see if he could feel residual heat or obvious burning.

[–]Shitty_Watercolour 158 points159 points ago

[–]Sure_Ill_Draw_That 272 points273 points ago

[–]Diagram_Ranted 120 points121 points ago*

Sure_Ill_Draw_That

This might be slightly irrelevant, but did you know your username is an anagram of "Hitler Slut Award"?

[–]kevka 90 points91 points ago

This might be a little more relevant but

Dang I'm a retard

[–]Diagram_Ranted 62 points63 points ago

I... But... ಠ_ಠ

[–]GermanHammer 28 points29 points ago

im sorry, but his is way better

[–]Deathmask97 2 points3 points ago

Maybe you should have checked all the anagrams that would come from that... XD

[–]pl4yswithsquirrels 29 points30 points ago

NOVELTY ACCOUNT WAR! Everyone pick up a torch and choose a side!

[–]parkinson_mspaint 77 points78 points ago

[–]kevka 25 points26 points ago

One day, you will be famous.

[–]parkinson_mspaint 40 points41 points ago

[–]kevka 16 points17 points ago

You've won my heart today.

[–]parkinson_mspaint 12 points13 points ago

[–]Lurking_Grue 7 points8 points ago

[–]oofgeg 32 points33 points ago

Our true king returns!

[–]ZOMBIEWINEGUM 2 points3 points ago

what software do you use to make your pictures?

[–]libermate 6 points7 points ago

Let the games begin.

[–]thesneak155 3 points4 points ago

May the odds be ever in your favor.

[–]GrumpyDoctorGrammar 2 points3 points ago

Shit's gonna go down.

[–]AbanoMex 2 points3 points ago

holy shit, shit is gonna go down, shit shit shit.

[–]hansoulow 9 points10 points ago

Reminds me of Roald Dahl artwork.

[–]spunky-omelette 19 points20 points ago

There definitely is something reminiscent of Quentin Blake's illustrations.

[–]JDIPrime 2 points3 points ago

That kid's mouth is rather terrifying, if I may say so myself...

[–]Diagram_Ranted 3 points4 points ago

Shitty_Watercolour

This might be slightly irrelevant, but did you know your username is an anagram of "A Witty Tool Crusher"?

[–]CptnJack99 6 points7 points ago

My favorite part was when the child started crying...

[–]kreegah 13 points14 points ago

And thus Ghost Rider was born.

[–]samanthakm9 29 points30 points ago

I will straight up say that I had absolutely no remorse for this kid and I laughed. Perhaps I am a bad person, but omg what an idiot.

[–]Worgame 7 points8 points ago

If they had basic instinct, people wouldn't compare raising toddlers to suicide watches.

[–]rheaume 1 point2 points ago

Perhaps I am a bad person

Hmm perhaps.. I felt sad because the 2 year old burned his fucking mouth on his birthday candle but its ok, keep laughing, its hilarious

[–]TheBassThatAteMiami 13 points14 points ago

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[–]waynehell 5 points6 points ago

seriously based on those previous posts, how the hell are you supposed to find that?

[–]roguewave 3 points4 points ago

The second poster is the biggest turd of all. He knew what he was doing and just moved the exclamation point further out.

[–]PapauNewGuinea 1 point2 points ago

The second poster posted two months before the first one.

[–]alsorobots 3 points4 points ago

Tastes like burning!

[–]Secrete_Persona 2 points3 points ago

I ated the purple berries.

[–]Jaws666 2 points3 points ago

It's like he is trying to set his own head on fire.

[–]rwbombc 2 points3 points ago

I've got to say, Dad's reaction time is pretty fast. Not sure every man would pull his son back that quick.

[–]BionicSquirrel 2 points3 points ago

Thats not how you blow out a candle but that is how you blow a candle

[–]Kela3000 2 points3 points ago

He has a lot to learn from this fellow.

[–]tolerant_man 6 points7 points ago

When I grow up I want to be charazad.

[–]WiiMan123 1 point2 points ago

*Charizard

[–]madsell 5 points6 points ago

awwwwwwww. good thing toddlers have the memories of goldfish. i'm sure as soon as that kid got some cake in front of him no fucks were given.

[–]waynehell 7 points8 points ago

hopefully his memory is good enough so he remembers next time that flame = hot

[–]Gramma42ton 1 point2 points ago

That's the one kid in kindergarten who used to eat paste

[–]UnreasonableReasoner 1 point2 points ago

I feared this post once I saw the username. Not disappointed I opened it.

[–]DogPencil 1 point2 points ago

I just showed this to my mom; she couldn't understand why he keeps doing it over and over.

[–]TheQueefGoblin 1 point2 points ago

So that's the story of Sandor Clegane, The Hound.

[–]BransonKP 1 point2 points ago

I can't help it! Fire is delicious!

[–]AmiraMalicious 1 point2 points ago

damn it, children are idiots.

[–]IHv2RtrnSumVdeotapes 1 point2 points ago

Tard so hard.

[–]guitargriffin 1 point2 points ago

I think he's been watching his mom too much.

[–]TheMediumPanda 2 points3 points ago

It was done with Liverpool players and the gaffer over at /r/soccer last month. Pretty damned funny.

[–]trampus1 1 point2 points ago

The way the kid opens his mouth like that and leans into the candle, how fast the alleged dad grabs him and covers his mouth and the glasses/overall creepy look of the "dad" make me feel odd about this whole thing.

[–]roguewave 2 points3 points ago

I feel more odd about the mother's reaction.

[–]dahbobbu 1 point2 points ago

Natural selection will get that one.

[–]SaltFrog 1 point2 points ago

Holy shit children are retarded.

It's too bad natural selection only exists occasionally now..

[–]Louix 1 point2 points ago

Holy Shit! Haven't seen POTATO_IN_MY_ANUS in a while!

[–]IMasturbateToMyself 9 points10 points ago

Are you kidding? He is everywhere.

[–]FUCK_THESE_USERNAMES 2 points3 points ago

After he outed himself as a really self-absorbed douche, a lot of people voiced their general disgust with him. He got really hurt and said he wouldn't post anymore.

That's why he was gone for a few days.

[–]Heff228 3 points4 points ago

He is such a celebrity, I can't believe I was graced with his repost on the front page.

[–]raulprando 0 points1 point ago

Well, I can tell you something about his future...

[–]helgihermadur 0 points1 point ago

I am concerned about your username.

[–]BURN_THE_WITCH 0 points1 point ago

Maybe I have daddy issues, but every time I see this GIF I watch it over and over, becoming more and more impressed with the father's reaction speed and protectively covering the child's mouth.

[–]hoover7j 0 points1 point ago

Must take after the mother. . .

[–]AlexWeeks 0 points1 point ago

this was brought to you by potato in my anus

[–]me_and_batman 0 points1 point ago

I just sat there watching this for about 5 minutes straight. The kid kinda looks like I did at the age. It reminded me of all the times I was doing something stupid and my dad had to do something similar. I love my dad.

[–]COOLeffinRANCH 0 points1 point ago

I don't know what's more disturbing: eating fire or having a potato in one's anus

[–]GanasbinTagap 0 points1 point ago

Little baby is like, "SOON".

[–]2Punx2Furious 0 points1 point ago

I'm Natsu and welcome to Jackass.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

He most likely would have been fine. Like when people put out a candle by licking your fingers and then closing them on the flame.

Still cute though.

[–]Heretic3e7 0 points1 point ago

The most amusing part is the expression on the mother's face.

I think she has her hopes on the new replacement in her arms.

[–]itrainmonkeys 0 points1 point ago

I legit had the same kinda thing happen. When I was really young I did the same thing, burnt my lip while blowing out the candle. I did get the flame to go out though....but I covered my lips with hot wax.

I've got it on VHS somewhere. The scene sees me blowing out the candle and then the lights are black since the flame is gone and all you hear is a blood curdling scream of a 6 year old.

Good times.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

I knew this wouldn't be a vagina because there was no NSFW tag attached but I know I'm not the only one that was wondering if this was going to be a vagina or something vaginoid.

Side note: I have come to recognize the username POTATO_IN_MY_ANUS and I know that's probably like Step 6 on the path to becoming a christened Redditopterix or Reddidactyl.

[–]FUCK_THESE_USERNAMES 0 points1 point ago

Next, on America's funniest home videos...

[–]Alsttr 0 points1 point ago

That's how you blow.

[–]BWMurray 0 points1 point ago

My parents would have let it happen. I had a very Darwinian childhood. By which I mean, it took millions of years and some people still insist it never happened.

[–]Secrete_Persona 0 points1 point ago

I like the parents super slow reaction time. This must be their first child.......... or their 6th.

[–]lol_you_are_gay 0 points1 point ago

Lol, the mom's reaction: Yay!!! Blow them out...Oh no, no, don't eat it...Is he ok? Rolls eyes 'Dumbass'

[–]QittJM 0 points1 point ago

Children always were the best firefighters!

[–]dacookeymonsta 0 points1 point ago

He was simply trying to consume the flame in order to obtain its power.

[–]alexmies 0 points1 point ago

I keep seeing POTATO_IN_MY_ANUS on the front page. Like literally all the time.

[–]OopsieDoodle 1 point2 points ago

I just noticed this, too. Is the secret to success as simple as shoving a tuber up my bung hole? If so, would a yam suffice?

[–]alexmies 1 point2 points ago

Mashed would be a bit easier.

[–]raro7 0 points1 point ago

he took the "now blow the candles" too literal

[–]Iloldalot 0 points1 point ago

if you ask me, my parents would have let me eat the fire, so i would be taught a lesson. thank you POTATO_IN_MY_ANUS for posting

[–]makenzie71 0 points1 point ago

I love all the haters that are all like "that little idiot got what he deserved"...I'd love to talk to your mothers about how you never did something akin to this when you were two.

[–]darngooddogs 0 points1 point ago

Thank you, POTATO_IN_MY_ANUS.

[–]plp97 0 points1 point ago

[–]butwhymom 0 points1 point ago

everyone looked over the username?

[–]mad_maxx17 0 points1 point ago

but that's how mommy blows daddy

[–]peterfmutch 0 points1 point ago

REEEEEEEPOOOOOOOOOST

[–]leylanna 0 points1 point ago

Oh potato you have come back to us...

[–]Docc99 0 points1 point ago

Love the womans reaction.....like what a dumbass

[–]upsteam 0 points1 point ago

"but that's how mommy does it"

[–]Zeppelanoid 0 points1 point ago

Why are kids so dumb? You'd think it would be detrimental to our survival as a species.

[–]Gigafortress 0 points1 point ago

Well at least they have a strong indication to if he's gunna turn out gay or not.

[–]fijianrainforest 0 points1 point ago

The makings of a circus act. I see this kid with a "bright future"

[–]Dookiestain_LaFlair 0 points1 point ago

The dark subtext is that that guy has been molesting the kid, and the kid thought that's what he was supposed to do. That's why he keeps his hand over the child's mouth, he is pretty much in shock that this happened in public and doesn't know how they will react. But his instinct is to keep the child's supple mouth safe from the fire so it will service him again.

Also look at the child's reaction. He thought he was going to be rewarded like he normally is when he puts the candle in his mouth, instead he was restrained and scolded. That is why he is confused and sad.

[–]Pffff 0 points1 point ago

Dont worry son. I rubbed that burn off for you.

[–]TheKostiuk 0 points1 point ago

First signs that he's gay

[–]Jet_Age_of_Tomorrow 0 points1 point ago

i used to think tumblr stole everything from reddit. if guess even they have their moments.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Awesome experienced mum rolls eyes instead of freaking out and Smothering. She saw no permanent damage done so moves on

[–]sexkills 0 points1 point ago

[–]M-M-M-M-ONSTERKILL 0 points1 point ago

Trial and error.

[–]dangersdad 0 points1 point ago

Aww, man, I laughed way to hard at this.

[–]jekessle 0 points1 point ago

Guess mom accidentally taught him the wrong way to blow.

[–]cericsage 0 points1 point ago

I thought it was an adorable gif! Fuck all you haters, the kid just learned that candles on fire, are dangerous.

[–]orlando95895 0 points1 point ago

I just noticed OPs name.

[–]Qzy 0 points1 point ago

Natural selection.

[–]specialKT 0 points1 point ago

Well, we all know what he's going to be at great at when he grows up

[–]katlaish 0 points1 point ago

Does it make me a terrible person that I am incredibly annoyed by this kid? I love babies and children, but this seems pretty dumb even for a toddler. I wonder if he is a dumb adult or if I am just a judge-y B.

[–]doctorflambe 0 points1 point ago

POTATO_IN_MY_ANUS always provides quality posts

[–]ConfusedAndHungry 0 points1 point ago

The other woman did not seem too concerned

[–]DanielBoe 0 points1 point ago

I like the mom's "what're ya gonna do" look at the end.

[–]fubuger 0 points1 point ago

The look on the mothers face was all like oh I have a retard for a baby.

[–]BShears 0 points1 point ago

Man that guy has an ugly wife.

[–]redditor1991 0 points1 point ago

Fire flame spitter.

[–]PapauNewGuinea 0 points1 point ago

It would have worked.

[–]twdevil 0 points1 point ago

Hey look it's POTATO_IN_MY_ANUS it's been a while since I last saw this guy.

Now, back to the kid, that must have hurt

[–]Athene_Wins 0 points1 point ago

Dad: Immediately saves him.

Mom: Does nothing and is a bitch. Rolls her eyes at him and thinks unpleasant thoughts.

[–]misfitsfiend313 0 points1 point ago

Still my favorite gif

[–]rmosler 0 points1 point ago

He must have learned how to blow things from watching his mommy with the mailman.

[–]tjbigfifty 0 points1 point ago

Im more shocked that potatoe in my anus actually posted something good

[–]Haunt12_34 0 points1 point ago

The look on the woman's face. "Jackass..."

[–]stonetalon 0 points1 point ago

blow out a candle.

blow a candle.

one word can make all the difference.

[–]hollander93 0 points1 point ago

He shall be the most mediocre fire eater of all time.

[–]TheLiberalSoup 0 points1 point ago

does anyone else feel annoyed at the kid because now that he's made a mistake by his own fault everybody gets to listen to his screams?

[–]uberkonsumer 0 points1 point ago

and if he didn't stop him this would have an NSFW tag... and my upvote!

[–]Siesonn 0 points1 point ago

Look at the mom roll her eyes! She doesn't seem phased at all!

[–]hyperion23 0 points1 point ago

I'm more interested in your username.

[–]jc827 0 points1 point ago

It's certainly how you blow out a dick.

[–]8th_theist 0 points1 point ago

After reading your username I was expecting much worse

[–]slaughterhousev 0 points1 point ago

Let Darwin do his work, Dad.

[–]Catch22af 0 points1 point ago

i wonder what cartoon he'd seen that on.

[–]zuf1991 0 points1 point ago

Taste the fire.