GMAN962 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 At least he's not "hooked" or "attached" on other things.... Seriously, though. This guy is just crazy. Who would invest all the time, money, and effort to ride a roller coaster 20,000 TIMES! That's just a waste. If you're gonna ride roller coasters that much, at least choose a different ride. He has other amusement parks near him..... Oh well, that's his decision, I might have to say hi to him . I can see it now. ME: Hey! Aren't you the guy that rode Xcelerator over 20,000 times?! HIM: Yep, that's me! -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Now my 705 rides on Raptor seem like nothing. Naw. Compared to this guy, I have a life. Hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezus Juice Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 While it may not be the true origion of the "Mantis Man" name, the first I saw of it was on anAbsolutely Relaible article. Mantis Man: Enthusiast, or Super Villain? Buena Park, CA: Ride operators on Knott's Berry Farm's popular Xcelerator thrill coaster got a lesson in loading Tuesday by an enthusiast only known as "Mantis Man." "He’s been here all day," said one of the park employees, clearly not sure whether to be amused or frightened by Mantis Man’s actions. "We can’t get him off of the platform." Mantis Man's M.O., it appeared, was to linger on the exit platform and spring, insect-like, into any available seat. When the open seat was on the loading side of the platform, this bold enthusiast did not hesitate to tell people to move. Hit the link for a picture of the masked super villian in action! BTW, that TOTALLY needs to be a Haunt character. Someone with a bug face and a Mantis shirt chasing people around the park on a bicycle! -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Wow, I didn't know this guy had a reputation for being an a**. It's pretty funny to hear all these different stories about him. ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I love screwing around with ACE fanatics Waiting in line for spinning dragons ACE guy: This is the newest addition to worlds of fun Me: Since when did orient express get inversions removed, and spinning cars? ACE guy: orient express is defunct. Me: Oh, I thought that was mamba. ACE guy: no. ME: Did you know mamba is the tallest fastest roller coaster in the world? ACE guy: no, thats top thrill dragster at cedar point in ohio. Me: Did you know six flags astroworld in new jersey is building one 2 times as tall as top thrill dragster? ACE guy (getting mad): NO!!111! Thats six flags great adventure in new jersey, and it is only 36 feet taller and 8 miles per hour faster with a 128 foot tall speed hill!!!!! Me: Oh, isn't it going to be called superman the escape? ACE guy: NO!! SUPERMAN THE ESCAPE IS IN SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN AND IT OPENED IN 1996!!!!!!!!!! Me: I thought that was millenium force.. ACE guy (pissed off): NO! THATS IN CEDAR POINT! Me: I thought that was liseberg in new york... ACE guy: NO!!!! LISEBERG IS IN SWEDEN!!! THEY GOT A NEW WOODEN COASTER FOR 2003!! Me: Isn't it a mean streak clone? ACE guy: *leaves the line* Me: And that is waiting in line for spinning dragons.. yeah...totally believable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 BTW, that TOTALLY needs to be a Haunt character. Someone with a bug face and a Mantis shirt chasing people around the park on a bicycle! Consider it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 And to think i felt a little too hardcore having ridden Xcellerator only 21 times, oh well, at least i dont own a Mantis t-shirt. Yay, 100th post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Menefee Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Anyone know if this guy was at Solace last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKY Lunatic Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 ^Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Better question would be why anyone would want a Manits shirt. All of the CP (and, in fact, most coaster shirts) are just fugly. I mean, CP still uses Tie-Dye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgx Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 To anyone interested, the video's up on YouTube now... http://youtube.com/watch?v=Go57I8ogmlY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 ^ HAHAHAHAHA OH GOD OH GOD NOT ONLY is Mantis Man in it, but the creepy Skywalker twins!!! "Thith will be my twenty thouthanth time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBannedKid Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Hell yes! Skywalker Twins! One of them some how got in a deep conversation with my mom about B&M coasters for a good 10-15 minutes...Jahan and I left laughing our asses off at the seriousness of his conversation, it was so sad, and yet so funny. That video was wreaking of ACE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Now I really despise this man. I also feel bad for the people he hugged in the opening of the vid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustkill22 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Come on! They gave him a certificate and jacket. If I were Knotts I would've just given him a cookie and maybe a buy one get one free coupon for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Wow. That guy's a loser. That video made me sad for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete4winds Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I've always found it amusing to hear "US" (of all people) ripping on a guy for being "too hardcore" about a coaster... ring ring..."Hello, kettle? This is pot..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCoaster Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Come on! They gave him a certificate and jacket. If I were Knotts I would've just given him a cookie and maybe a buy one get one free coupon for something. Any press is good press. That and the fact that this guy had a season pass for the 5 years and the free advertisement which is saying that someone loved our ride so much he practically spent more time at it than his job really doesn't hurt either. I'd give him a free season pass for that kind of press, if not more. You can't get media coverage that good for that low of a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 ^^Yes, it is ironic, but most of us on here aren't obsessed with coasters that much. Personally, I just love them. I don't love them to the point of riding one 20,000 times (I'd get bored by about 1,000), and that is what I find off. I mean, this guy literally does NOTHING but hang around Knotts and ride Xcellerator. Isn't that more than a bit creepy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezus Juice Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'd like to point out that in the begining of the video he has his creepy sack of doom that he carries with him everywhere. Proof that he brings it with him INTO the park. It's not from stuff he gets while AT the park. What's in the bag?! A severed head? Used tampons he collects from restrooms? Flyers left over from his flyer handing out job? What!!! Also, what is the dude behind him doing whenthe train comes back to the station. Looks like he's attempting to ghost ride his own whip. Which reminds me of the BEST RUMOR EVER about this guy. This is a RUMOR, it may not be true, but word has reached my from those who would know that Mantis Man had recieved a temporary ban after he was caught masterbating in one of the restrooms. Now, Knotts has a legion of weirdos so it could have been any one of them. But still...ewww youuu... Maybe if he really cares about the ride that much he could paint it a bit since he's there all the time. The thing is pink now, come on! -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 ^^ Creepy yes, but if the man has some sort of mental problems (going on what I have read about this guy) he may not be able to help that he spends most of time at Knotts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike robinson Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Wow, some TPR members showing their true colors here. I don't know Mantis man or ever heard of him before now but I think its obvious that he does not have a lot of what we take for granted. So people make fun of him? Spread ugly rumors? And you guys think yourselves are better than the average ACE'r? Considering this is a Theme park forum, I think we have a little pot calling the kettle black going on. I have seen plenty of threads here that contain the same thing, the arguing of minute detail of coasters. I don't want to give the impression I do not like TPR, its one of my favorite sites holding a place of honor on my Firefox Navigation bar, but C'mon, This is just mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I've always found it amusing to hear "US" (of all people) ripping on a guy for being "too hardcore" about a coaster... ring ring..."Hello, kettle? This is pot..." Thank you so much, Pete. Finally, a voice of reason in this thread. When you weren't busy messing with the man about coaster stats and facts, did any of you ever take the time to actually talk to him and perhaps try to learn about who he is? If so, then my apologies; but I'm guessing it's easier just to label him "creepy" and proceed to rip him apart for his love of that one particular ride. Is he a bit "different" from most of us? Perhaps he is. Has he said or done anything negative towards you? I'm guessing no. For all we know, he may even be a war veteran suffering from something we'll never fully comprehend. And to be fair, let me address what Don posted about a certain rumor. *IF* it is proven to be true, then he'd definitely be in violation of the law. However, even then, does that mean he is not deserving of some compassion? It's funny that some of you will travel the world primarily in search of every credit possible, yet overlook the fact that Knott's IS this man's world. He will never have the luxuries that many of us take for granted. But judging from what I've read, he seems to have found a certain peace in doing what he does for a living, and enjoying the one passion that, ironically all of us can identify with....a roller coaster. I can think of much worse things he could be out doing. Wow, some TPR members showing their true colors here. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 That's some feat to ride a coaster that many times. The guy is staying loyal to the Park and that is a good thing, if this coaster was "razed", I wonder if he would hit "Ghostrider" or "Silver Bullet" 20,000 times. I managed to ride "Collosos" at Heide-Park and "Goliath" at Walibi World 14 times each during the day I was there. But then after driving from the UK you have to ride them as much as possible. Both coasters are a joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Mike, BeemerBoy and Pete, I'd just like to say thank you for a voice of reason. Intolerance of any sort is far too common, and far too often tolerated. I'm mostly upset that a moderator jumped in to help make fun of the guy, rather than put a stop to it. An amazing milestone, regardless of the individual who achieved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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