A Cedar Point April Fool's joke...

This is courtesy of my dad, who obviously has a sick mind :), and who sent this to me this morning. I'm sad to say that I did fall for it for a second (although I figured it out after that second), even though the details are completely ridiculous and I should know better. Thought I'd share it so everyone can have a good laugh...

::From the web:

Workers testing the new maXair ride at Cedar Point, Ohio, narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday evening when the ride suddenly spun out of control and broke apart, sending metal debris flying throughout the park. Larger metal pieces were thrown several hundred feet, severely damaging other park rides, including Top Thrill Dragster, Millennium Force, and Magnum XL-200, among others.

Park representatives declined to comment about the cause of the failure or the total extent of the damage, other than to say that the park's opening, set for May 7 would be delayed for "weeks, if not months" while all damage is assessed and repairs initiated. Park visitors are advised to check the park's web site, www.cedarpoint.com, for updated information regarding the park's opening.

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He also included a photo of some emergency workers pulling someone out of a hole, with a photo quote, but I can't seem to get the picture to post..
*** Edited 4/1/2005 5:51:57 PM UTC by CarrieS***

Your dad needs to be slapped. Twice.

MrScott

Try five times!

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Keep arms down, head back, and hold on for May 7.
*** Edited 4/1/2005 6:21:31 PM UTC by TTD Man***

That'd be...horrible. I couldn't wiat for the park to open any later, lol.

And yet another rumor begins......

The "Magnum Sinking" rumor was started on April 1st :)

I should probably add that my dad typed this himself, he didn't actually find it on the web....I said he had a sick mind!

Forward me the email.

The debris would have to travel extremely far to hit those coasters. But as I am fond of saying; anything is possible, just mathmatically improbable!

I support Dr.Tim and the Zoo.
*** Edited 4/1/2005 9:26:09 PM UTC by newt***

I still laff just thinking about the april fools day "magnum getting painted purple" joke.

Its funny what some people will belive.

Yes, I love to "laff" :)

Loud and long and clear?

- John, who finds obscure references to Disney movies quite refreshing at times.

Lol, there was one on www.coaster-net.com about Top Thrill Dragster being converted into a family coaster. It said the height would be reduced to 20 feet and it would launch at 15 mph.