I’m not a roller coaster fan. Or of any of those head-spinning, gut-churning, lunch-spewing rides for that matter. Don’t quite see the point in them. But I do understand that some people live for the edge-of-your-seat (quite literally) thrills that these contraptions provoke and even look forward to the emotional release a lung full of ‘scream’ can provide. If you’re one of those people then I would advise you not to visit the Scandia Family Fun Center of Sacramento California to ride the unfortunately named Scandia Screamer.
It seems complaints from neighbours of the amusement park about “bloodcurdling” screams coming from patrons of the gigantic, 16-storey, windmill-like structure have prompted a ban on shrieking, loud laughing, screaming and basically any noise the ride generates.
As passengers are strapped into the two metal baskets, the operator recites this warning: "We are required to remove you from this ride if you make any noise. If you feel you might make a noise, please cover your mouth tightly with your hand, like this (The operator then covers mouth with hand). If we hear any noise through your hand, we will remove you from the ride. So please remain silent and enjoy the screamer."
I wouldn’t want to live so close to an amusement park but that begs the question as to why the park was built so close to a residential neighbourhood and how it got planning permission to begin with.
It should be noted that the park is adjacent to a high-end restaurant where you’re not allowed to eat any of the food and down the street from a strip joint where you’re forbidden to look at any of the dancers.
Sounds like such a fun place to live I could just scream!
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