How do you use a bic lighter?

Question

i know this is an extremely stupid question but i was trying to light one up at my friends house the other day and it wouldnt work. i know you press your thumb down on the wheel and the button but it didnt work for me? but it works for everyone else...lol help?

Answer 1

Usually when a person is not able to light a lighter, they are flicking too slow.  Here is a slo-motion clip to show you!!  By watching this, you'll be flicking with a flame in no time!!  Plus, the slow motion is really cool to watch!!    http://www.maniacworld.com/using-lighter...

Answer 2

what a dumb *** question..

u must b the stupidest person ever..

any1 can light lighters...

Answer 3

Take a pair of needle nose pliers and yank off the silver metal cap over the wheel, It's a child proof safety device and your not pushing down hard enough!

Answer 4

try doing it harder,your doing it right.it happened too.

do what you normally do with the wheel and the thumb press but harder.ok.

and no thats not a stupid questions.

chulita.

Answer 5

Taking off the little metal strip on the flint wheel makes them work much much easier also try finding an electric then you don't smoke flint at all!

Answer 6

uhh maybe it was out of fluid?

Answer 7

bic lighters only work @ 4:20 am/pm.... if you catch my drift

Answer 8

children shouldnt play w/ lighters. you'll know when ur a grown up