I know, I need to get over it, and Im trying. I was at the pool, and found a balloon in my bag....Im going to be brave, Im going to ride it, in public, not caring if anyone sees....I blow it up, stretching the neck as I go. I place it down, I begin to ride it-and I am afraid, try as I might to just plop down on it, I cant! I start timidly, and then begin to ride with more gusto....until, to my shock, and horror-it developes a tiny leak! FUCKER! and slowly deflates with a hissing sound under my weight.........I hate balloons!