MrSum1_55 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 GP: "So where did you decide to go last summer?" Me: "Germany." GP: "Germany? I thought you'd want to do a roller coaster trip." Me; "Well it kind of was. I went to four amusement parks there." GP: "What? They have roller coasters in Germany!?" This was not an isolated incident either. I heard variations of this conversation from at least ten different people. There are so many Americans who think that the United States is the only country in the world that has amusement parks (or that the international Disney parks are the only non US parks in the world). I never knew how prevalent this belief was until recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistyTie Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Comment on a video of Twisted Typhoon at Wild Adventures (an SLC): In my eyes, I think of this as a sister ride to Montu in Tampa, FL. It has the same feel to it, and would look very similar to each other if you mirrored one of them. They are probably my two all-time favorites of inverted coasters and are both the steel giants of their parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legocraft Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 One of my friends said "I hate roller coasters, when you're going up the first hill and you hear the clicking noise that means that the safety mechanism broke!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistyTie Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Comment on a Twisted Timbers POV: Wait a second why are the rmcing mystic timbers and moving it to kings dominion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Comment on a Twisted Timbers POV: Wait a second why are the rmcing mystic timbers and moving it to kings dominion I'm like 90% sure that's a troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Comment on a video of Twisted Typhoon at Wild Adventures (an SLC): In my eyes, I think of this as a sister ride to Montu in Tampa, FL. It has the same feel to it, and would look very similar to each other if you mirrored one of them. They are probably my two all-time favorites of inverted coasters and are both the steel giants of their parks. Oh dear god. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 While I'm sure this Buzzfeed article is loaded with inaccuracies, I couldn't get past the first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 A comment is one thing, but an article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 A Buzzfeed article is generally the same level of journalism as a Youtube comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquusStorm Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 A really good friend of mine from outside the enthusiast community worked at Knott's for several years, and if I'm recalling our conversations correctly was a ride op on Montezooma's Revenge for a good while. His stories of less-than-brilliant GP questions, amusing things the ops did to mess with particularly ornery GP, and entertaining observations during the park's Halloween festivities have the group in stitches when I happen to be in California or at an event he's also attending. I know people are at amusement parks to have a fun time and generally aren't super knowledgeable about every part of coaster operation or coaster statistics (nor should they be required to be!) but some questions are just... not that bright by any standards. There were frequent questions from those already seated in the train asking if the ride has any inversions, while sitting in plain sight of the track ahead with the famous loop. Similarly, questions asking if the loop ahead was part of the ride, in full view of the continuous track from station to loop (though, there are so many coasters so close together at Knott's, this isn't as dumb a question as at other parks; though one only needs to watch the launch one time to get an answer) And best of all, there were also complaints about why they were not running two trains to cut down on wait time... on a Schwarzkopf shuttle. Obviously pretty common comments as noted through the thread, but I'll listen carefully for more specifics next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Not something that was said, but I was given a 2018 Coaster calendar for Christmas and this was one of the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Comment on a video of Twisted Typhoon at Wild Adventures (an SLC): In my eyes, I think of this as a sister ride to Montu in Tampa, FL. It has the same feel to it, and would look very similar to each other if you mirrored one of them. They are probably my two all-time favorites of inverted coasters and are both the steel giants of their parks. Oh dear god. . . My friend went to Busch Gardens Tampa and skipped Montu because "it looked the same as Mind Eraser." He had already left the park before I had realized what he had done. On the bright side, he loved everything else he rode, especially Kumba and SheiKra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Comment on a video of Twisted Typhoon at Wild Adventures (an SLC): In my eyes, I think of this as a sister ride to Montu in Tampa, FL. It has the same feel to it, and would look very similar to each other if you mirrored one of them. They are probably my two all-time favorites of inverted coasters and are both the steel giants of their parks. Oh dear god. . . My friend went to Busch Gardens Tampa and skipped Montu because "it looked the same as Mind Eraser." He had already left the park before I had realized what he had done. This post physically hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angle O. Descent Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 "Does the line weave?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImOnABoat Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) Another day, Another carcinogenic thumbnail for a clickbait list channel in the suggested section of a tpr video Edited January 4, 2018 by ImOnABoat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetstar2 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I consider myself part of the GP. I've never worked for a park and even if I am successful in making my ideal job of creative director in the amusement industry work out, I'll still consider myself GP. In my mind, bewildering the GP is what theme parks are all about, and I myself love to be bewildered by a park too. A GP who doesn't understand what's going on shows that the park is doing its job well IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legocraft Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I consider myself part of the GP. I've never worked for a park and even if I am successful in making my ideal job of creative director in the amusement industry work out, I'll still consider myself GP. In my mind, bewildering the GP is what theme parks are all about, and I myself love to be bewildered by a park too. A GP who doesn't understand what's going on shows that the park is doing its job well IMO. I agree, while no one is required to know anything about theme parks, this is our chance to have a large “inside joke” if you will, about our knowledge that sensible people don’t spend their free time learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I would think that this OFFICIAL POSTER for the Fox series "9-1-1" would count. This looks like one of those clickbait news article images and is being used by a major network television series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 At least the person in the front row seems to be still having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Shout out to Bill for this find a few weeks ago. Best Maverick review ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 That is gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 ^^ Can we make this the new "We Are On A Log Flume?" Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legocraft Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 For the longest time my friends thought Jackrabbit at KW jumped tracks on the double down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrockerthegreat Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Funny thing is i've seen this story for my self, it's a CLASSIC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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