Essay On Why People Enjoy Roller Coasters

Why Do People Enjoy Roller Coasters Over the past several decades, roller coasters have become more popular and frightening. Most or all amusement parks have multiple rides, and these rides are what attract park goers. So why is it that people are attracted to roller coasters? The answer isn’t clear, but it could be that there is a certain amount of risk involved, the adrenaline rush is like no other, it brings families together and they are incredibly safe. When roller coasters were still a new phenomenon, their safety was questioned by consumers and politicians alike. Consumers were quick to blame the manufacturers, parks and operators of the rides for injuries sustained while riding. Since 1979, there have been over a dozen cases of people reporting brain injuries due to amusement park rides, specifically roller coaster rides. “A 28-year-old woman presented with severe headache, sleep problems, memory problems, and irritability 2 months after a roller coaster ride at a nearby amusement park.”(Mcbeath, 745-747). The 28 year old woman was diagnosed with posttraumatic migraine from the roller coaster, she was hospitalized overnight. As a result of the public outcry regarding rider safety,and the growing number of brain injuries, politicians advocated for safer rides and stricter regulations on amount of gravitational force (G-Force) a rollercoaster could actually have and still be considered exciting and safe for the …show more content…
Rollercoasters, food, general rides, and food. But what has the longest lines? Roller coasters do. Why? Because they push people to the extreme limits. Facing their fear of heights, doing something out of the ordinary. Driving fast, produces, in some cases, the same sort of rush in people, but it is illegal and inherently dangerous. The same goes for base jumping. However, riding a coaster is a safe and legal way to push those limits and to do so without