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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2889 Posts 
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That reminds me of "The Zipper." Think of a deranged Ferris Wheel, stretched into an oval. Not only are the enclosed cars travelling around the oval, but then the oval itself starts to spin. You could hear change coming out of people's pockets and landing off in the distance!
Here's a video; http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=carn......14DF9703
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts
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On Mar 3, 2014, ed rhodes wrote: Yes, I remember that one at Coney Island. It went by a few other names too, that I can't remember. I think it was called "The Round-Up" when I was a kid. I'm a wimp when it comes to roller coasters--I went on the Tornado at Coney Island when I was younger but refused to try the larger Cyclone--but this one I went on a lot, because I knew it was very safe. The centripetal force kept you flat against the sides of the spinning cylinder and you couldn't move from the wall even if you tried.
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2889 Posts
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On Mar 3, 2014, Cliffg37 wrote: In his story; "Nightfall" Isaac Asimov has a society that has evolved under multiple suns with no night. Once every ten thousand years, all the suns line up and the planet enters night for the first time. This pretty much drives the entire population crazy and brings down the end of civilization which then has to rebuild over the next ten thousand year period. Where is the "poorly themed ride?" In the story one of the scientists tells the reporter who's the main character that there was a "dark ride" where there was nothing in the ride, the people just rode through darkness for several minutes and came out the other end visibly shaken. Some killed themselves, but the ride operators just paid people off and the ride continued... until people who'd been through the ride wouldn't go into dark buildings... and then they wouldn't go into lighted buildings either and if they were dragged into one, they would hurt themselves trying to get out!
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts
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On Mar 22, 2014, ed rhodes wrote: Reminds me of this: http://www.liberty.edu/scaremare/ |
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2889 Posts
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Yeah, the guy who writes "Something positive" even acknowledges he didn't invent the concept of a "hell house."
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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Chrystal Inner circle Canada/France 1552 Posts
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The Refridgerator - a pretty cool ride.
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ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2889 Posts
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Ooo, cold, Chrystal. Just cold.
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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lynnef Inner circle 1407 Posts
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The comedian Brian Regan, in 'Epitome of Hyperbole', suggests a simulated ride through Dealey Plaza, "JFK the Ride". Lynn
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts
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I'm digging this skeleton topic up because I just found this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVeHxUVkW4w
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Cliffg37 Inner circle Long Beach, CA 2491 Posts
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Nice find Michael, most of the rides they designed would certainly kill, or at least incopacitate the rider. the 6g's he speaks of is not deadly, but no roller coaster I am aware of gives moer than 5, and that is momentary. The video was certainly cool though, and great editing.
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GlenD Inner circle LosAngeles, Ca 1293 Posts
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The "Breakdown"... Never needs maintenance cuz if it has problems or breakdowns it's just part of the experience. Ride at your own risk!
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Mark Boody Illusionist Inner circle 1367 Posts
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It took me half way into this video before I realized it was fake. What did it as the 3rd "ride" that took 14 hours to complete! Other than that I was totally taken in.
It was AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing Michael. Mark
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