Thundersticks

Thundersticks, sometimes known as bambams, are long, narrow plastic balloons that are used as promotional noise makers.

Thundersticks, known as makdae pungseon (Korean: 막대풍선, lit.

[1][2][3] They later gained popularity in North America when they were used by fans of the Anaheim Angels during the 2002 World Series.

Today thundersticks are used by fans of many sports teams in order to show their support, serving a similar purpose as the Homer Hanky associated with the Minnesota Twins and the Terrible Towel associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Thundersticks have appeared around the world at many sporting events.