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theremin Oct 9, 2008

I'm looking for something to do this weekend. Anyone doing something in NYC at all?

superhero superheroOG 2004

normally, i would definitely have something to contribute. But we're going to Great Adventure with a group from our hall (and side point, i do not like roller coasters).

sorry my friend

originalsnob originalsnobOG 2004

Dan you surprise me, you don't like roller coasters?!?!
I LOVE roller coasters! Just hold Lauren's hand EXTRA tight man, you'll be solid.

There's actually a group from down this way going this weekend but, I don't really know anyone so I wouldn't have a ride buddy WOMP WOMP

superhero superheroOG 2004

yeah, i guess you could say i don't like them at all because i'm not in control.

i'll find something else to do in the park, hopefully not involving the wiggles.

superhero superheroOG 2004

i've been reading up on how to get over my fear. i found this post online which had me snickering:

Many times, an inner ear sensation can be amplified by small head movements. Especially those away from the direction of travel. In other words, if you look to the left or right while riding. Additionally, looking up and down can affect your inner ear as well.

If you want to experience the effect, try this.

Sit in a rotating chair. Keep your head straight facing outward. Have a friend rotate the chair 5-6 times rapidly. Then stop the chair, stand up and then try to walk.

Now do the same experiment again. Only this time, instead of keeping your head facing outward, bend down and put it in your lap as they say. In other words, bend over so that you are looking down and your head is roughly parallel to the ground. Now spin the chair 5-6 rotations. After the chair stops, stand up with your head held normally. Now try to walk. Enjoy the ride...

Last but not least, do the same experiment again. Only this time, hold your head facing outward but slightly tilted to one side. Now spin the chair rapidly 5-6 times. After the chair stops, stand up with your head held normally. Now try to walk. Again, enjoy the ride...

If we were in an airplane/helicopter, we could really have some inner ear fun, also known as Vertigo. It can get so bad that you think you are upside down when you are right side up.

One thing is for sure, you can't trust your innner ear in all situations. Many times it gets completely faked out.

That's the end of the post. I gotta say, thinking you're upside down when you're right side up does kind of sound like fun, but not something i would actually do.

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brothermanOG 2004

In other words... you're a wimp.

fivezero fivezeroOG 2003

this is what brotherman did:

500/1000 = 1/2

originalsnob originalsnobOG 2004

Awww poor Dan.

But I've got to say that when you said the article had you snickering I was like oh no! Not the DHS (Dan Hill Snicker) it is a dangerous thing. The DHS is the kind of snicker that gets you laughing during the meetings. Don't lie Dan you TOTALLY laugh at people that trip up the stairs during the assembly only next time you'll be like "HA HIS INNER EAR TOTALLY FAKED HIM OUT!"

theremin thereminOG 2002

hrm ok. Thanks anyway dude. Great A..haven't been there in ages. Probably not in 5-8 years! Used to get the season pass and go allll the time.

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