Garciano, Mark, and Jeff Wurfel. "Roller Coasters." Roller Coasters. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2015. This source discusses the history of roller coasters, the progression of them through the years as well as analyzes the aspects that come along with the rides. One specific aspect are the people that get in line to ride these coasters. The authors argue that these people can be grouped into 3 categories: people that love roller coasters, people that like them and then people that cannot stomach them. The authors go on to say that roller coasters have the capability to provide the riders with “an experience that nature never intended humans to have.” This really explains what roller coaster’s jobs are besides amusement— to thrill. The authors provide
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"A Case of Mistaken Identity." Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2011. 29-44. Print. This source is a more personal and less historical perspective of roller coasters, the people who ride them, and why. The underlying message of this section is the pleasure people obtain when riding roller coasters but that we are only the species that likes to do so. The section that gives importance is written by Joe Palca but pays attribute to Professor Rozin for his theories and/or explanations. Rozin interestingly talks about how people stand in line to be thrilled while comparing a dog doing this. He asks, “can you imagine a dog going on a roller coaster and paying for a second ride?” then goes on to say that humans are the only species “to seek out innately negative events” (41). In addition, Rozin’s theory reflects that “people get pleasure out of the fact that their bodies are telling them something that they know is not the case” meaning that on the roller coaster, sure people can be scared but they know in their heads that nothing is going to happen to them, its not life threatening (41). It’s always been a question of mine; why do we keep coming back to Cedar Point. Why do we love to be thrilled on a roller coaster? Annoying gives a reasonable and possible explanation for this. This source is unlike any of the others, not only does it not talk about amusement parks as a whole but it doesn’t discuss family leisure either. It …show more content…
7 June 1907, Vol. 55: 1-1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Web. 11 Nov. 2015. This column “Cedar Point Beauties” from the newspaper, Perrysburg Journal, dates all the way back to 1907. Fascinatingly, the column’s main purpose is to showcase the opening of Cedar Point for the regular summer season but also persuading readers to join the fun off of Lake Erie. With pleasure and excitement, the columnist describes Cedar point as a great spot for “recreation and rest” (1). Which is amusing because today, its pretty much just a spot for recreation and amusement. It touches on how much Cedar Point has grown in 1907, very sustainably they add. In addition, it is also noted that at the time, Cedar Point “is the largest and most popular summer resort in the world under one management” (1). The author highlights Cedar Points great qualities in a ploy to get tourists to come and stay at the resort. They add a great fact about the crowd of over a million that visited Cedar Point the year prior. This author goes on to say that Cedar Point’s main purpose was to “entertain the public” which is exactly what the column is doing as well; trying to entertain the reader enough to visit Cedar Point (1).. The column focuses on the description of the resort and area which includes the famous coliseum that is still around today. This newspaper article, from the early 20th century, displays how Cedar Point started out as just a popular resort focusing on
"A Case of Mistaken Identity." Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2011. 29-44. Print. This source is a more personal and less historical perspective of roller coasters, the people who ride them, and why. The underlying message of this section is the pleasure people obtain when riding roller coasters but that we are only the species that likes to do so. The section that gives importance is written by Joe Palca but pays attribute to Professor Rozin for his theories and/or explanations. Rozin interestingly talks about how people stand in line to be thrilled while comparing a dog doing this. He asks, “can you imagine a dog going on a roller coaster and paying for a second ride?” then goes on to say that humans are the only species “to seek out innately negative events” (41). In addition, Rozin’s theory reflects that “people get pleasure out of the fact that their bodies are telling them something that they know is not the case” meaning that on the roller coaster, sure people can be scared but they know in their heads that nothing is going to happen to them, its not life threatening (41). It’s always been a question of mine; why do we keep coming back to Cedar Point. Why do we love to be thrilled on a roller coaster? Annoying gives a reasonable and possible explanation for this. This source is unlike any of the others, not only does it not talk about amusement parks as a whole but it doesn’t discuss family leisure either. It …show more content…
7 June 1907, Vol. 55: 1-1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Web. 11 Nov. 2015. This column “Cedar Point Beauties” from the newspaper, Perrysburg Journal, dates all the way back to 1907. Fascinatingly, the column’s main purpose is to showcase the opening of Cedar Point for the regular summer season but also persuading readers to join the fun off of Lake Erie. With pleasure and excitement, the columnist describes Cedar point as a great spot for “recreation and rest” (1). Which is amusing because today, its pretty much just a spot for recreation and amusement. It touches on how much Cedar Point has grown in 1907, very sustainably they add. In addition, it is also noted that at the time, Cedar Point “is the largest and most popular summer resort in the world under one management” (1). The author highlights Cedar Points great qualities in a ploy to get tourists to come and stay at the resort. They add a great fact about the crowd of over a million that visited Cedar Point the year prior. This author goes on to say that Cedar Point’s main purpose was to “entertain the public” which is exactly what the column is doing as well; trying to entertain the reader enough to visit Cedar Point (1).. The column focuses on the description of the resort and area which includes the famous coliseum that is still around today. This newspaper article, from the early 20th century, displays how Cedar Point started out as just a popular resort focusing on