Tmcdllr Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Good thing I don't plan on going to this maybe because I live in NYC, I have 10 visible facial piercings, and it's too much work to take them all out just to ride a ride... and 2 visible tattoos on my wrists. And when I get my tear drop microdermals, i can't take them out at all because they're embedded in your skin, guess no commercial shoots for me, if they're all like that. Why not? Isn't tattoos and piercings the 'in' thing now..... what's wrong with that? I think it would be cool in these commercials to see a train load of 'normal' people with some riders covered in tattoos and body piercings sprinkled here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 It's funny that SF wants vanilla riders for a clean appearance yet they plaster ads over their coasters and throughout the park, which often looks like a mess. And a word from Captain Lee's Facebook, it sounds like Superman's testing now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Looks like testing started at about 4:15 p.m. today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 The ride sign/entrance is now up. They just reused the Pandemonium Entrance. Did you not expect them to? Personally, I think they did a great job on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 The ride sign/entrance is now up. They just reused the Pandemonium Entrance. Did you not expect them to? Personally, I think they did a great job on it. I agree, they did a much better job then I expected them to do. Really, if they built a new enterance, it wouldn't have a return in investment. Looks like testing started at about 4:15 p.m. today. This is good news! If all goes well, it will easily open next Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 (edited) Good thing I don't plan on going to this maybe because I live in NYC, I have 10 visible facial piercings, and it's too much work to take them all out just to ride a ride... and 2 visible tattoos on my wrists. And when I get my tear drop microdermals, i can't take them out at all because they're embedded in your skin, guess no commercial shoots for me, if they're all like that. Why not? Isn't tattoos and piercings the 'in' thing now..... what's wrong with that? I think it would be cool in these commercials to see a train load of 'normal' people with some riders covered in tattoos and body piercings sprinkled here and there. I agree with you, but it's still prohibited in most places of business. Personally, I don't think it'd be a big deal to have a few people with a few subtle piercings or tattoos and it would better reflect the GP of today, but I think it's easier for them to say "no visible tattoos or piercings". It could potentially draw controversy so it's safer for the park this way rather than being seen as "promoting" anything. I don't fully understand the "short-sleeves only" rule. Maybe just to keep similarity within the commercial so there's not one or two random people wearing long sleeves? Edited June 16, 2012 by RAWKIN_coaster38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazywolf88 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 ^So wait, ads don't "promote" anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 ^There's the "overt" thing an ad is trying to sell (the product itself), then there are all the "subconscious" things the ad sells (i.e. selling sex, selling family, selling excitement, etc.) Some people associate piercings and tattoos with a more "edgy" lifestyle (sex, drugs and rock n' roll!).... so thus the ad could be inadvertently selling "edginess" by including pierced or tattooed people.... but you'd think this would be the sort of think an amusement park would like? I guess not for a park that's considered more "family-oriented." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 The short sleeves only rule is in line with their idea that they want everyone dressed in summer attire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousReed Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 The ride sign/entrance is now up. They just reused the Pandemonium Entrance. Did you not expect them to? Personally, I think they did a great job on it. I wasn't complaining! I like it! I was just saying that they reused Pandemonium's entrance! Sorry if I made it sound like I was complaining about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Speaking of which, I like the ride entrance a lot! Sure it's recycled but it's simple and it fits very well. Funny thing was that on the photo SFDK posted of the entrance and front spiral upward, someone asked if Superman was 'like a water ride.' Sure it is, when you get a car full of TPR members with small paper cups of water, and someone standing at the side with a huge jug ready to dump it on unsuspecting members! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) Just got an email saying I'm in for the commercial! Good thing I'm pretty plain! Edited June 17, 2012 by jray21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Just got an email saying I'm in for the commercial! Good thing in pretty plain! Remember, no eating during the filming session! I know it will be tough, but you can do it Joey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I was actually thinking about that! Only lunch from 8am to 5pm. I'm going to die! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 ^Too bad there aren't any Waffle Houses in California, Joey--you could've tanked up with a couple of breakfasts there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Stop at Black Bear diner just before you cross the Sacramento River on I-80. If you miss that one, there are others in Davis, Vacaville, and one right in Vallejo. Their breakfasts are freaking awesome. That'll keep you going all day. Seriously, they really are great, and literally right on your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfire Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Just got an email saying I'm in for the commercial! Good thing I'm pretty plain! I got picked too! Pretty excited to be able to ride it before everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJnCFL Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I just got an email that I've been selected too! Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I don't fully understand the "short-sleeves only" rule. Because short sleeves = summer and summer = FUN! More flags, (less sleeves,) more fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
154bmag Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 ^Short sleeves = 1 flag Six Flags = 6 flags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdcon Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I would show up to the park naked, riding Medusa with everything hangin out, bet the wind would feel good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHcoasterki Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 ^ That's a tad bit awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBrown Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Well if the Brits can do it on Nemesis why can the Americans do it on Medusa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHcoasterki Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 This is my home park but I haven't been for quite a while. I've actually never ridden the spinning ride they used to have and Didn't realize this new ride is actually replacing it. I can't help but think that the spinning ride was actually a much better fit for this park. I've never really cared for these impulse type coasters though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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