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Summary – When the city’s grand Diwali light show fizzled out, the panoti mishap sparked more chuckles than cheers.,
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When the city of Brightsville prepared for its much-anticipated annual Diwali light show on November 1st, a technical glitch caused the event to fail spectacularly, much to the amusement of the residents.
What Went Wrong?
At 7:30 p.m., the planned grand switch-on of over 10,000 lights across Main Street did not illuminate as expected. Instead, the entire street remained dark except for a single flickering bulb. Investigations showed that the power circuit was tripped due to the wiring being installed backwards. Despite a $50,000 budget for the setup, attempts to fix the issue led only to a brief spark and disappointed cheers from the crowd.
Who Slipped Up?
The installation was outsourced to ShineBright Tech Solutions, a local company known for digital displays. Their lead electrician, Max Watt, admitted the mistake of flipping the main switch to the off position. Meanwhile, Lisa Glimmer from the city’s Department of Public Celebrations acknowledged that the complexity of the setup was underestimated.
Eyewitness Chuckles
Rather than frustration, spectators reacted with humor:
- Maria Gonzales shared on social media that her children were no longer afraid of the dark.
- Comedian Dan Sparks posted a meme mocking the light show failure.
Residents took it upon themselves to light the streets with candles and sparklers, creating a cozy and spontaneous community gathering despite the blackout.
Official Facepalms
Mayor John Lumens issued an apology statement acknowledging the mishap and promising a more reliable show in the future.
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