The Modern Gal is, in fact, patriotic:

Oh, and a history lesson. You know rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air which happened to give proof through the night that our flag was still there?

Said bomb launchers:
That would be the Modern Dad contemplating his status as alive or dead at Fort McHenry, MD, inspiration to Francis Scott Key and his Star Spangled Banner. Don’t do it MD! You have so much to live for!

Enjoy your hamburgers and fireworks!