Simon was so eager to show what he could do that he didn't pay attention to the giant bubblegum balloon and it enxpanded enough to hit a splinter and it popped. There was a loud pop and sticky chewing gum flew everywhere, unless everyone took a really quick evasive actions then they would get bubblegum on them.

"Whoops, that bubblegum trick blew up in my face" he said hardly able to contain his laughter and he covered his mouth trying not to fall on the ground laughing.