Wednesday Worsts...Amusement park or carnival rides

[Detroitgator]

Actually, his entire post was out of line. This wasn’t about our favorite theme park at all, but rather, what we see as the worst. Marching in here with tales of some outdated rides at a place in Ohio, while insulting all other locations, was a total slap in the face.

Other than the part where I said Mean Streak was my most hated/worst ride, then yeah.

 

[Detroitgator]

My boss claims to have gone to Disney World >35 times. He never waits in line and doesn't spend $$ on the fast pass either. He gets a note from his doctor stating that he can not stand in long lines. He goes to the front of the line for any and all rides he wants to get on and is put on the next one. Or so he claims...

This is true, at least it was 15+ years ago, but it doesn't necessarily get you to the front of the line. It did get you into the handicapped access line which is pretty much the same thing.

 

[cover2]

Worst ride? I think her name was Brenda but it’s still a bit foggy.

As long as it wasn’t ‘Brent’ you’re ok. Worst ride? I’d have to say any ride in the little town-to-town carnival that is operated by a local day labor meth addict.

 

[Treebeard]

I know it’s a legend, and it was my first ever experience on a roller coaster so it special to me, but Space Mountain is not enjoyable. My neck and back hurt every time I’ve ridden it as an adult.

Agreed. I always found Space Mountain uncomfortable - it just slams you around in some places - and it never got better over the years.
At least twice I was in there stopped or riding when the lights were on. Interesting to be able to look around and see if your perception matched reality!

 

[Treebeard]

Another one that was horribe and thank God they tore it down but Animal Kingdom had that Triceratops Whirl or whatever. Basically spinning buckets that went all over a track. Both me and my wife got off with bruises and a sore back.

I actually liked that one - it had some random elements and you never knew how you were going to end up. We had family passes when my kids were 8,10,12 (the perfect age spread to be old enough but young enough) and the youngest was just too short for this ride until our very last trip before the passes ran out. She stood up as tall as she could and just made it! Good memory.

 

[soflagator]

I actually liked that one - it had some random elements and you never knew how you were going to end up. We had family passes when my kids were 8,10,12 (the perfect age spread to be old enough but young enough) and the youngest was just too short for this ride until our very last trip before the passes ran out. She stood up as tall as she could and just made it! Good memory.

True. Your gut said an orthopedist’s office, but chiropractor wasn’t out of the question.

 

[gingerlover]

I actually liked that one - it had some random elements and you never knew how you were going to end up. We had family passes when my kids were 8,10,12 (the perfect age spread to be old enough but young enough) and the youngest was just too short for this ride until our very last trip before the passes ran out. She stood up as tall as she could and just made it! Good memory.

Yep those are great ages. My oldest is 9 and we switched from Disney to Universal for a little while. Old enough to do stuff and have fun, young enough to not thinks its lame.

 

[CDGator]

This is posted in the thread “This shouldn’t even be possible” but maybe it belongs in this thread instead under worst carnival ride.

 

[soflagator]

This is posted in the thread “This shouldn’t even be possible” but maybe it belongs in this thread instead under worst carnival ride.



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Fortunately my mom didn’t get pregnant with me until ‘79. And my dad, lucky dog that he is, managed to avoid pregnancy all together.

Anyway, I’m guessing when the idea didn’t take off, the company sold its prototypes to fairs for what would become the Gravitron.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Worst ride ever?

Your mom. The end.

 

[Back Alley Gator]

Other than various moms, the worst ride has to be Small World. And the ride always got stuck for five minutes in the Chinese section. Makes a person want to suck start a 12 gauge.

 

[Detroitgator]

Other than various moms, the worst ride has to be Small World. And the ride always got stuck for five minutes in the Chinese section. Makes a person want to suck start a 12 gauge.

Small World was dead to me when they changed the music...

 

[Gator By Marriage]

I know. There is no such thing as a pretty Brenda. Everyone knows they’re born fat and with bangs, so this was a terrible announcement from MJM.

OK, so it took me over a week to think of some, but here goes. Brenda Bakke, while she has not aged particularly well - I know, I know; pot calling the kettle black here - was pretty hot back in the day.



I've also always thought Brenda Koo was cute.



But hands down, former Miss Costa Rica, Brenda Castro is smokin' hot:



FTR - I find it hard to believe any of these three could have been the Brenda to which @MJMGator was referring.

 

[Detroitgator]

OK, so it took me over a week to think of some, but here goes. Brenda Bakke, while she has not aged particularly well - I know, I know; pot calling the kettle black here - was pretty hot back in the day.

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I've also always thought Brenda Koo was cute.

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But hands down, former Miss Costa Rica, Brenda Castro is smokin' hot:

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FTR - I find it hard to believe any of these three could have been the Brenda to which @MJMGator was referring.

I'll admit it... as a kid, I had a thing for Brenda Vaccaro in Airport 77... when she tussled with drunk Lee Grant, something stirred!

 

[Gator By Marriage]

I'll admit it... as a kid, I had a thing for Brenda Vaccaro in Airport 77

Interesting that would be your choice......................here ya' go.......



Not crazy about the haircut, but she looked better in Midnight Cowboy.

 

[CDGator]

You all are turning a Wednesday Worsts into a “Tuesday Favorites….Brenda” thread.

 

[soflagator]

OK, so it took me over a week to think of some, but here goes. Brenda Bakke, while she has not aged particularly well - I know, I know; pot calling the kettle black here - was pretty hot back in the day.

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I've also always thought Brenda Koo was cute.

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But hands down, former Miss Costa Rica, Brenda Castro is smokin' hot:

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FTR - I find it hard to believe any of these three could have been the Brenda to which @MJMGator was referring.

I’ll give you Castro, but of course, that’s a name associated with Cubans and Dominicans making me slightly biased. The top woman is ok, but I’m guessing isn’t so good looking without makeup. The middle one is just an Asian with mild Downs. I would be nice about it, given the circumstances, but hard pass nonetheless.

Also, don’t sell yourself short. I’ll bet you look fantastic.

 

[Gator By Marriage]

I’ll give you Castro, but of course, that’s a name associated with Cubans and Dominicans making me slightly biased. The top woman is ok, but I’m guessing isn’t so good looking without makeup. The middle one is just an Asian with mild Downs. I would be nice about it, given the circumstances, but hard pass nonetheless.

Also, don’t sell yourself short. I’ll bet you look fantastic.

But you have to admit neither were "fat with bangs" and all three are out of @MJMGator 's league.

 

[Detroitgator]

I’ll give you Castro, but of course, that’s a name associated with Cubans and Dominicans making me slightly biased. The top woman is ok, but I’m guessing isn’t so good looking without makeup. The middle one is just an Asian with mild Downs. I would be nice about it, given the circumstances, but hard pass nonetheless.

Also, don’t sell yourself short. I’ll bet you look fantastic.

Stay golden, Pony Boy... you crack me up a couple 'o times per day.