A New Hampshire man has been charged after setting off 80 pounds of explosives at a gender reveal party, causing an "earth-shaking" explosion.
Anthony Spinelli of Kingston has been charged with disorderly conduct after the blast "caused public alarm", NBC Boston reports.
The explosion rocked the houses in nearby neighborhoods and was even caught rattling a doorbell camera in a neighboring town.
Mr. and Mrs. Taglieri, who live in a small town close to where the incident occurred, called 911 after the "god-awful blast".
Police responded to the incident at Torromeo quarry on April 20 and found that about 80 pounds of Tannerite had been set off by Spinelli.
Tannerite is an over-the-counter explosive target that is typically used in firearms practice.
The family, including Spinelli, is said to be cooperating with the authorities. There were no reported injuries following the blast.
Sara Taglieri, who lives in a home that abuts the quarry, told NBC Boston: "We heard this God-awful blast. It knocked pictures off our walls … I’m all up for silliness and what not, but that was extreme."
She went on to brand the explosive gender reveal as "ridiculous" and said: "I don’t have any other words for it."
Mrs. Taglieri's husband, Matt Taglieri, added: "It cracked foundations of our neighbors' [homes]. I don’t know how that’s right."
Another neighbor referred to the blast as "earth-shaking".
The authorities have viewed the gender reveal footage and confirmed that the baby is a boy.
A number of people have since taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the debacle, with many slamming the concept of gender reveals.
One person wrote: "80 pounds of explosives?! The homeowner who had cracks in the foundation of his home needs to sue the person who bought the explosives. Also, gender reveal parties are obnoxious. Just post it on Facebook like a normal person."
Another said: "EIGHTY POUNDS OF EXPLOSIVES? That's not a gender reveal, that's a mini war chest."
A third wrote: "They set off 80 pounds of explosives... at an event for a pregnant person... ok."
What are your thoughts on gender reveals? Let us know in the comments.
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