The Confetti Dude

You know the confetti that goes flying at the end of a big celebratory event? Ever wondered where it comes from? I wonder about such things. While sitting in the empty (except for the press corps) ballroom, waiting for the crowd to be admitted, I learned about confetti.

I met Vince the confetti dude. He's the guy who makes the party look festive. It's a pretty cool contraption. Basically high pressure CO2 blows the confetti out as fast as they can pour it into the machine. I asked him how he knows when to let it fly. His answer: "Sometimes I get a cue. But usually I just know. There's a moment and I just know."

Vince thinks I'm a moron.