An interesting day at Six Flags...

**Shadowcliff** · 06-29-2008, 12:47 AM

tl;dr version below for non-readers
(I really have nothing better to do right now, so I thought I'd tell this story)

I was at Six Flags St. Louis on June 20th, the opening day of the new wooden coaster called the "Evil Kneivel" (yeah, I'm way off on posting this). My neighbor Taylor and I went there an hour before the park opened to ride it. So from 9 AM to 10, we were standing around at the front entrance. People were let in to Six Flags, but the rest of the park opened at 10:30.

Everybody ran to the blocking ropes, waited another 30 minutes for those to drop, etc.

Then we went to the blocking ropes in front of the Evil Kneivel, where the workers were gonna make us watch the "ribbon" get cut (just a bunch of red, white, 'n blue streamers twisted together). It probably took them at least 45minutes to get prepared for the motorcycle entrance.. Point is we were (and have been) standing for a long time. I started to feel tired, which was kinda off because I got a lot of sleep the night before, and ate some cereal before I left, so I wouldn't normally be tired. Then, randomly, I started blacking out.

At first it just felt kinda like I stood up too fast after laying down, and you can't see anything for a second, but it stayed and got worse. I got really dizzy, nauseous, and very blind. I told Taylor what was going on while using her shoulder for balance. She was freaking out and fanning me (which didn't help) and such, but I just decided to kneel down over the rope. At this point my hearing was messed up, so every sound was just one chunk (motorcycle roaring, cheering, etc.) One of the officers didn't agree with me being on the rope, so he told me to back up, but he realized something was wrong. The officer escorted me to a bench and gave me water.

I was infuriated after I felt better for two reasons:
1-As soon as I was escored away, the ropes were dropped and people started lining up for the Evil Kneivel.
2-The officer wouldn't let me get back in line with Taylor.

But that anger went away when some lady bought me some food

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Later on, I figured I was locking my knees which stopped blood flow to the brain, etc. It's kinda funny to watch people pass out on AFV, but when it's happening to you it's kinda scary.
Also Taylor told me I was really pale. She said she couldn't even see the sun burn on my nose. And she said it was scary for her because she didn't know what the hell was going on with me. Appearantly, some people around me were trying to get the officer's attention to do something with me (they just didn't want me to throw up on them).

Does anybody here go to Six Flags STL regularly? Cause that would be weird if someone from this forum was there on the Evil Kneivel's opening day. If you saw a sickly looking kid followed by an officer, that kid was me.

tl;dr version:
I pretty much fainted at Six Flags while waiting for a new coaster to open.

Tell your Six Flags stories.

Commandersa1 · 06-29-2008, 12:56 AM

The opening of the ride was too much excitement for you, huh?

Silhac · 06-29-2008, 01:02 AM

that must suck. At least you got some attention for that, it would've been worse likely if you weren't noticed and DID faint.

Mezo · 06-29-2008, 01:07 AM

new way to get free food from old ladies

*writes in notebook*

lol, but seriously, it sux that that happened to u, especially when u really wanted to ride the ride

**Megmo** · 06-29-2008, 01:09 AM

Speaking of six flags...did you hear about the kid who got decapitated by the batman roller coaster just recently?

jewpinthethird · 06-29-2008, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megmo

Speaking of six flags...did you hear about the kid who got decapitated by the batman roller coaster just recently?

That's what I was hoping this thread was about. Instead it was this boring story about some kid who couldn't handle standing in line for a rollercoaster. No offense.

**AirforceAce07** · 06-29-2008, 01:25 AM

locking ur knees sucks man. I had a dude in my flight fall over at the encampment graduation ceremony, in summer dress blues, in front of everyone one in the audience, the entire group, our own squadron, and his family... funniest thing ever, but must of sucked for him... shouldnt have locked his knees XD.

TC_llama499 · 06-29-2008, 02:51 AM

awww at first i thought u ment 6 flags in california

i live like 20 min away from that one, and by far it is the best one :P

**Silver_Brian** · 06-29-2008, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TC_llama499

awww at first i thought u ment 6 flags in california

i live like 20 min away from that one, and by far it is the best one :P

I'll be there on monday =D Best park ever. You're lucky you're so close, I think it's over an hour for me.

fastfingers65 · 06-29-2008, 08:57 AM

i was hoping for an interesting story

Izzy · 06-29-2008, 10:53 AM

I havent been to six flags in along time. What is the "rope"

**Coolboyrulez0** · 06-29-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

I havent been to six flags in along time. What is the "rope"

You know... you have to burn the rope...

also rofl 3333rd post

**Specforces** · 06-29-2008, 11:12 AM

I went to Six Flags STL like a week and a half ago.

**Shadowcliff** · 06-29-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

I havent been to six flags in along time. What is the "rope"

There's this yellow rope thing that is used to close of areas/define que lines. If it closes off areas it's usually monitored by park officers.

(500 post get!)

**MooMoo_Cowfreak** · 06-29-2008, 12:02 PM

Well did you actually ride the thing?

EDIT: This Taylor girl sounds like a jerk. Why didn't she walk out and sit down with you or something. Unless, of course, you asked or to save the place, which I would understand.

**hoochan** · 06-29-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MooMoo_Cowfreak

Well did you actually ride the thing?

EDIT: This Taylor girl sounds like a jerk. Why didn't she walk out and sit down with you or something. Unless, of course, you asked or to save the place, which I would understand.

A jerk? She stood there and was freaking out when Shadow was fainting. I'm pretty sure a jerk would've been like, "ewww you better not throw up on me."

Magewout · 06-29-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoochan

A jerk? She stood there and was freaking out when Shadow was fainting. I'm pretty sure a jerk would've been like, "ewww you better not throw up on me."

I guess that would make me a jerk

**dandandamdandan1111** · 06-29-2008, 12:43 PM

well i have every one of you beat

. i live about a half hour away from six flags great adventure, with Kingda Ka.

GuidoHunter · 06-29-2008, 12:46 PM

I'm curious.

Do people outside of Texas know what the significance of the Six Flags is?

EDIT (ninja'd): Dan, I just drove by the original Six Flags yesterday and will do so again today...

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

**Shadowcliff** · 06-29-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuidoHunter

I'm curious.

Do people outside of Texas know what the significance of the Six Flags is?

EDIT (ninja'd): Dan, I just drove by the original Six Flags yesterday and will do so again today...

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

Speaking of Texas:

I'm sad that Astroworld was tore down...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MooMoo_Cowfreak

Well did you actually ride the thing?

EDIT: This Taylor girl sounds like a jerk. Why didn't she walk out and sit down with you or something. Unless, of course, you asked or to save the place, which I would understand.

Yep, I rode it the same day. That ride is a lot of fun in the front. But The Boss is still better.

Taylor is my best friend. She is one of the nicest girls I know. Not a jerk at all. I told her she could ride the rollercoaster and I would wait.

06-29-2008, 12:47 AM	#1
Shadowcliff FFR Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cary, NC Age: 29 Posts: 695	An interesting day at Six Flags... tl;dr version below for non-readers (I really have nothing better to do right now, so I thought I'd tell this story) I was at Six Flags St. Louis on June 20th, the opening day of the new wooden coaster called the "Evil Kneivel" (yeah, I'm way off on posting this). My neighbor Taylor and I went there an hour before the park opened to ride it. So from 9 AM to 10, we were standing around at the front entrance. People were let in to Six Flags, but the rest of the park opened at 10:30. Everybody ran to the blocking ropes, waited another 30 minutes for those to drop, etc. Then we went to the blocking ropes in front of the Evil Kneivel, where the workers were gonna make us watch the "ribbon" get cut (just a bunch of red, white, 'n blue streamers twisted together). It probably took them at least 45minutes to get prepared for the motorcycle entrance.. Point is we were (and have been) standing for a long time. I started to feel tired, which was kinda off because I got a lot of sleep the night before, and ate some cereal before I left, so I wouldn't normally be tired. Then, randomly, I started blacking out. At first it just felt kinda like I stood up too fast after laying down, and you can't see anything for a second, but it stayed and got worse. I got really dizzy, nauseous, and very blind. I told Taylor what was going on while using her shoulder for balance. She was freaking out and fanning me (which didn't help) and such, but I just decided to kneel down over the rope. At this point my hearing was messed up, so every sound was just one chunk (motorcycle roaring, cheering, etc.) One of the officers didn't agree with me being on the rope, so he told me to back up, but he realized something was wrong. The officer escorted me to a bench and gave me water. I was infuriated after I felt better for two reasons: 1-As soon as I was escored away, the ropes were dropped and people started lining up for the Evil Kneivel. 2-The officer wouldn't let me get back in line with Taylor. But that anger went away when some lady bought me some food . Later on, I figured I was locking my knees which stopped blood flow to the brain, etc. It's kinda funny to watch people pass out on AFV, but when it's happening to you it's kinda scary. Also Taylor told me I was really pale. She said she couldn't even see the sun burn on my nose. And she said it was scary for her because she didn't know what the hell was going on with me. Appearantly, some people around me were trying to get the officer's attention to do something with me (they just didn't want me to throw up on them). Does anybody here go to Six Flags STL regularly? Cause that would be weird if someone from this forum was there on the Evil Kneivel's opening day. If you saw a sickly looking kid followed by an officer, that kid was me. tl;dr version: I pretty much fainted at Six Flags while waiting for a new coaster to open. Tell your Six Flags stories. Last edited by Shadowcliff; 06-29-2008 at 01:14 PM..

06-29-2008, 12:56 AM	#2
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