Splat gumballs: They’re soft and chewable, and blowing bubbles is a breeze. Look for Seedling in bags (from 50 cents to a little under 2 bucks). Look for Beach Balls and Splat, a quarter each ...

After he picked strings of pink gum from his forehead and fingernails, he gave away his strategy. ‘Just blow real softly. If you blow real softly, it doesn’t break.’ First things first ...