If you've ridden this coaster...
http://www.rcdb.com/installationgallery325.htm?Picture=1
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*** This post was edited by CoasterDude316 9/8/2003 2:09:42 AM ***
Heck, even the name "rollercoaster" is just as bad. You will find 25 of them here------------------
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*** This post was edited by Chitown 9/8/2003 2:43:07 AM ***
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- "I used to be in the audio/visual club, but I was kicked out because of my views on Vietnam........and I was stealing projectors" - Homer Simpson
And it's attached to a darn good ride, too.
I think "Teddy Bear" is a great name for a kid's coaster.
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I always liked the English translation of "Dodonpa" (which eludes me at the moment). More rides ought to have names that describe the essence of the experience.
The Rattler - it is a rumbling that leaves brains scrambled, back hurt.
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Are you at all familiar at all with Cincinnati's rich park/coaster history?
If so, then you know, the coaster is named as a tribute to a long defunct Herbert Schmeck wooden kiddie coaster that operated at Cincinnati's Coney Island for around 35 years. It was closed and demolished when Coney gave way to Kings Island.
Here is a link to the info on RCDB.com:
http://www.rcdb.com/installationdetail2039.htm
I personally do not think that there is anything wrong with it, I like the tribute. Trust me... there are names much worse... *cough*Flying Coaster*cough*
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*** This post was edited by Shaggy 9/8/2003 12:25:54 PM ***
I've ridden Teddy Bear (hey, 10 pts. is even better than a cookie!) and I love the name for it. You did realize this was a kiddie wooden coaster, right? Cornball Express is just a perfect name for that coaster. I can't even imagine it under any other name. I think having three "Beast"s at Kings Island is sillier...
"Did this ride used to be The Beast?" -Guest pointing at SOB... "What they heck is a Beastie?"... "Is Beastie a food stand at the park?"... "If The Beast is the father and Son of Beast is the son, what is the Beastie?"... "Do you guys still have The Beast?"... "I tell ya, that ride really is an SOB!"... "Where is The Beast?"... "There's another Beast?! What did I just ride?"... "Do all The Beasts hurt as bad as that one?"... "I rode this back in 1984 and I *don't* remember it having that crazy loop!"... Of course, who wouldn't want to capitalize on the original by renaming one into a prequel and building a monster sequel? Yea, I would have done the same. ;)
My vote for weirdest names goes to Oki Doki, Thunder Dolphin, and Boomerang Coast-to-Coaster.
-Danny
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*** This post was edited by Koaster King 9/8/2003 12:40:26 PM ***
edit, my bad, never read comics, so I guess they are DC
*** This post was edited by Snap43 9/8/2003 5:26:02 PM ***
The name of the park is very odd, too.
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http://www.rcdb.com/installationdetail1332.htm
It is even themed!
http://www.bonbonland.dk/03uk/aktiv/02.jpg
*** This post was edited by IndyRick 9/8/2003 1:50:49 PM ***
Imagine the possibilities.... "Scooby Doo and the mystery of the Poo Poo train."
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Shaggy
Based on the original TB's design as well as I recall. Stricker's Teddy might be the last wooden coaster built to receive a white paint job, another homage to its predecessor.
How can anyone find that name unbearable? ;)
I think that Dog Fart is one of the funniest names for a roller coaster. It should be a classic based solely on its name and theming.
Teddy Bear isn't that bad.
"Hey mom let's ride dog fart!"
"No, honey, I heard that ride stinks!"
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