One characteristic is the intensification of emotions. At first, the characters may be feeling normal, but as the story progresses, the emotions blow up. Maybe a character is a bit sad at the beginning, but then through a series of events, that sadness turns into overwhelming despair or rage. Also, the plot usually has a point of explosion. It could be a revelation of a long - hidden truth, like in a mystery - type 'blow up short story' where the identity of a murderer is revealed and it blows up all the previous assumptions in the story. This can be very engaging for readers as it keeps them on their toes.
I'm not sure of a specific collection titled exactly 'blow up short story', but many short stories by Anton Chekhov have that kind of impact. His stories often start with a simple premise and then blow up into a complex exploration of human nature, like in 'The Lady with the Dog'. It starts as a chance encounter but then delves deep into themes of love and morality.
I'm not entirely sure without reading the book more closely, but likely there are characters like the photographer in 'blow up'. He seems to be a central figure in that particular story, his actions and observations driving the narrative forward.
One of the main themes could be the exploration of human perception. In these stories, the characters might experience events in ways that distort or expand their normal perception, like in 'blow up' where the photographer's view of the situation might be more complex than it seems at first glance.
Often, a Christmas story blows up when it combines familiar holiday themes with fresh perspectives. Good character development and a strong emotional core can also contribute. Maybe it taps into universal feelings of love, family, and hope during the Christmas season.
Blowing up the dam in Toy Story 3? That's not something that happens or should be considered. The movie is a charming and heartwarming tale that doesn't involve such destructive scenarios.
Well, I don't really have a personal one to share. But I've heard of some. There was a guy who met another at a gay bar. They hit it off and after a bit of chatting and some flirting, they went back to one of their places and things got a bit more intimate. However, this kind of hookup behavior may come with risks like STDs, so it's important to be safe.