 Well, as I say, when we do Dumb Ways to Die, we're not making fun of these people and their untimely demise. We're just sharing their story as a cautionary tale for you when you're out and about in the wild. If you're not paying attention or doing something stupid with a firework, it could be your demise. 41-year-old South Carolina man is dead after a large firework device exploded on his head on the 4th of July.