Can I Sign Something Saying It's Ok?

[TowerTimmy]

The biggest problem I have with working attractions is height requirements. Parents do NOT get it. I had a guy whos son was WELL below the height (a good 5 inches) and say "oh it's ok he's with me." Blantly disregards the rules believing they don't apply to him. I say he's too short and can't ride. The wife comes over and says "we're his parents he'll be fine." I say "he has his own seat, his own restraint. He won't fit in the ride properly." They finally figured out that no means no.

When I worked at an attraction on the other side of the park, a guy actually came up to me asking "is there a paper I can sign, saying it's ok for him to ride?" Uh no sir, that's like saying "yes I say it's ok for him to die."

What complete morons. And to think these people are driving?

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

The biggest problem I have with working attractions is height requirements. Parents do NOT get it. I had a guy whos son was WELL below the height (a good 5 inches) and say "oh it's ok he's with me." Blantly disregards the rules believing they don't apply to him. I say he's too short and can't ride. The wife comes over and says "we're his parents he'll be fine." I say "he has his own seat, his own restraint. He won't fit in the ride properly." They finally figured out that no means no.

When I worked at an attraction on the other side of the park, a guy actually came up to me asking "is there a paper I can sign, saying it's ok for him to ride?" Uh no sir, that's like saying "yes I say it's ok for him to die."

What complete morons. And to think these people are driving?

Probably the same ones that drive with a baby on their lap! "Its o.k., I' the RESPONSIBLE adult" Uuunnn, no, your not.

[mechurchlady]

Actually most of these SGTs never realize the consequences of their actions or why there are rules. People never seen a kid lose its toes because it was standing past a yellow line. Most people could not grasp the idea of someone on purpose or accidently sending a guest onto ride tracks or knock a guest off a railing into some bushes on their now cracked skull. They never got sick from inhaling dirt puddle, pond or other water.

The guests who whine because they are to small, too big, too fat, too disabled, or whatever probably do not understand the science behind transportation, humans, nature, rides, shows, and attractions. They probably never seen let alone could imagine crushed fingers when a boat hits a dock and the fingers get in the way.

It is sad though that the parents are willing to risk their kid's life just to have a family fun time together. Remember rules are meant to be broken, lol.

[darph nader]

Please don't get me started on this one.Not only enforcing company policy,but also 'some' state laws. :mad:

[Randy B]

The biggest problem I have with working attractions is height requirements. Parents do NOT get it. I had a guy whos son was WELL below the height (a good 5 inches) and say "oh it's ok he's with me." Blantly disregards the rules believing they don't apply to him. I say he's too short and can't ride. The wife comes over and says "we're his parents he'll be fine." I say "he has his own seat, his own restraint. He won't fit in the ride properly." They finally figured out that no means no.

When I worked at an attraction on the other side of the park, a guy actually came up to me asking "is there a paper I can sign, saying it's ok for him to ride?" Uh no sir, that's like saying "yes I say it's ok for him to die."

What complete morons. And to think these people are driving?

I would tell them that the vehicle and safety equipment is designed to hold a person of a minimum height safely. But if your child is under that height there is a very real chance that they could be hurt or killed! So there is no paper that you can sign to allow your child to be killed. And if you did sign such a form you could be arrested for neglegent homicide. We are protecting you as much as your child. Thank you for understanding. We want you and your child to come back with your grandchildren. :D:

Randy

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Please don't get me started on this one.Not only enforcing company policy,but also 'some' state laws. :mad:

Don't you know? All laws (including laws of nature and common sense) end at the main enterence! (or it dosn't apply to THEM)

[felinefan]

Yeah, I heard that one at Knott's. I think people should take IQ tests before they are allowed to have kids. And I have tried explaining this to them, but get the also standard response of, "They've been on this ride a thousand times!"

I remember reading somewhere there was this little girl who was six years old, I don't know the name of the ride or the park, but there was a ride that was her favorite. The ride requirements stated that a rider must sit with their feet on the floor at all times, and be at least six years old and a certain height. She met the requirements, and as it was a slow day, the ride operator, at her request, gave her six consecutive rides. For the first five rides, the girl kept her feet and legs where they belonged. I gather this ride was similar to Flying Ace Balloon Race at Knott's. But on the sixth ride, she put her legs and feet up beside her on the seat, so that her seat belt couldn't restrain her effectively. As a result, she fell out during the ride and was killed. If anyone knows the details and place this occurred, I'd appreciate knowing.

They should have either Child Protective Services on call at the parks for parents like that, or give park personnell powers of arrest. That is flat out child endangerment.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Yeah, I heard that one at Knott's. I think people should take IQ tests before they are allowed to have kids. And I have tried explaining this to them, but get the also standard response of, "They've been on this ride a thousand times!"

I remember reading somewhere there was this little girl who was six years old, I don't know the name of the ride or the park, but there was a ride that was her favorite. The ride requirements stated that a rider must sit with their feet on the floor at all times, and be at least six years old and a certain height. She met the requirements, and as it was a slow day, the ride operator, at her request, gave her six consecutive rides. For the first five rides, the girl kept her feet and legs where they belonged. I gather this ride was similar to Flying Ace Balloon Race at Knott's. But on the sixth ride, she put her legs and feet up beside her on the seat, so that her seat belt couldn't restrain her effectively. As a result, she fell out during the ride and was killed. If anyone knows the details and place this occurred, I'd appreciate knowing.

They should have either Child Protective Services on call at the parks for parents like that, or give park personnell powers of arrest. That is flat out child endangerment.

Someone else posted this here a while back, and I bookmarked it. Really scary stuff!!

http://www.rideaccidents.com/

[drcorey]

sign on ticket booth: your IQ must be this high to enter here...

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

sign on ticket booth: your IQ must be this high to enter here...

The only problem, a lot of the SG's I have seen "supposedly" are a little smart. But not much common sense!