Do water balloons still come the same way?

Yes, though self-sealing designs and bunch-filling clips have made them faster to fill than the original tie-by-hand versions.

Are they biodegradable?

Traditional latex water balloons are biodegradable, though pieces left on the ground should still be cleaned up.

1950s · outdoor

Thin balloons filled at the garden hose, tied with wet fingers, and thrown at siblings — the definitive summer ambush weapon.

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A backyard water balloon fight was the go-to way to cool off before anyone had a Slip 'N Slide handy.
Filling a whole bucket of them at the hose was half the fun, half the wait.
They turned any hot afternoon into an instant, no-rules water fight.

Do water balloons still come the same way?: Yes, though self-sealing designs and bunch-filling clips have made them faster to fill than the original tie-by-hand versions.
Are they biodegradable?: Traditional latex water balloons are biodegradable, though pieces left on the ground should still be cleaned up.