Step 3: Prepare to Pounce

The Art of Hyperventilating Balloons in Baneville

Step 3: Prepare to Pounce

Now that you have mastered the art of balloon twisting, it's time to add the finishing touches. Hold the balloon firmly, but not too tightly, as you would a delicate flower in a hurricane.

Take a deep breath, and let your inner child out. Visualize the balloon as a pesky bug that needs to be squashed. Feel the anticipation building up, like a balloon about to pop.

And then, with a flourish, POUNCE!

POP!