14 year old killed after being thrown from “drop tower” ride

[Robert California]

That video is hard to watch but the sound is even worse

RIP to that child

 

[jdubnyce]

Rip
Never ridden a roller coaster, drop ride, etc. I don't see the appeal
My kids ain't allowed on these things either

I'll take the risk of a 18 year old making my mcdouble before I let them check a safety harness I'm strapped in to

 

[Cryptocurrency Scarface]

Looks like his restraint device wasn't secured. He may have unfastened it. Usually the ride manager comes around and check them before the ride.

I have noticed they do it in such a lackadaisical manner

they just slap it down

 

[Reality]

Why the fukk did I watch that video?

 

[Buckeye Fever]

Most amusement parks do.

When I worked at Six Flags most of the people who worked in the rides department were teens same as the other jobs in the park like games and food service

Amusement parks and zoos hire a bunch of very young ppl. My sons 1st job was at the columbus zoo. He wasnt doing anything that would endanger anybody, but these places that have a lot of ppl come through on a daily basis probably feel these young, happy to have a job type ppl will put up with more(rude customers, cheaper labor), than a full grown adult would.

 

[Mowgli]

Is it always big folks having trouble on these rides. I think his body popped the lock which was probably bad

 

[Luke Cage]

Always felt funny about trusting teenagers making minimum wage with my life.

 

[AlbertPullhoez]

Amusement parks and zoos hire a bunch of very young ppl. My sons 1st job was at the columbus zoo. He wasnt doing anything that would endanger anybody, but these places that have a lot of ppl come through on a daily basis probably feel these young, happy to have a job type ppl will put up with more(rude customers, cheaper labor), than a full grown adult would.

Yeah I was 16 and that was my first job. I refused to do fast food so I was hyped AF to get a job up there. shyt was a perfect summer job other than people always bytching and saying the games were rigged

Pay was trash but the complimentary tickets, free park access, and food discounts were worth it. Customers paying $12 for a funnel cake and a lemonade and I come in the line and get the same shyt for about $4

 

[Clark Wayne]

Not watching the video but yeah I’ve always been weary of rides at amusement parks.

Last time I got on one was my last year of high school.

RIP

 

[Buckeye Fever]

Yeah I was 16 and that was my first job. I refused to do fast food so I was hyped AF to get a job up there. shyt was a perfect summer job other than people always bytching and saying the games were rigged

Pay was trash but the complimentary tickets, free park access, and food discounts were worth it. Customers paying $12 for a funnel cake and a lemonade and I come in the line and get the same shyt for about $4

life as a youngsta was the shyt.

Unfortunately, my 1st job was mcdonalds. Had to go home early my 1st day. The smell of that mcrib sauce made me sick lol


But the discount on food, ppl from school comin in to order food, gettin my check and blowin it on shoes, snacks, cds and video games

 

[Loose]

Almost happened to me and my cousin we was on the superman at 6 flags, our fukking bar was not locked. We held that bytch down the entire time smh

 

[Scientific]

I wont open that....but damn. I remember watching a kid (11 or 12) one time being fastened by their parent, and the Highschool/college worker not being too into the safety precautions. I know these things are pretty safe, but if youre under 21 working these things, I always wondered if they scare the hell out of you to take safety serious.

 

[It's been real]

fukk man, RIP to the kid

 

[Henri Christophe]

Falling from 400 feet at 75 miles per hour.

Every bone shattered and dislocated. Organs exploding.

Life is trash

 

[Nagarjuna]

Gotta put sensors in the seat. Ride can't start unless all harnesses are fastened