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Action Park

2025/5/23
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Andy Mulvihill
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Chris Christie
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Chris Gethard
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Esther Larson
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Gene Mulvihill
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Phoebe Judge
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Seth Porges
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Chris Gethard:我小时候第一次听说Action Park,是因为我们教堂会组织去那里,孩子们回来后总是带着伤。在80年代的北新泽西,如果你不敢去Action Park,会被认为很怂。Action Park看起来像个普通的水上乐园,但一进门就能看到那个有环形滑道的著名滑梯,让人觉得不对劲。我觉得环形滑道行不通,而且听说测试假人滑下去头都没了。我还听说孩子们滑下去会被甩到一边,牙齿都被打掉了,后面的人还会从他们的牙齿上滑过去。Action Park之所以吸引人,是因为大家都知道在那里可能会遇到麻烦。泰山秋千很糟糕,我摔得很惨,还被嘲笑了。Action Park没有帮助,你只能靠自己。如果你受伤了,你只能靠自己或朋友把你送到安全的地方,不能指望工作人员。我至今仍然感到困惑和不安的是,我曾经在一个死过人的造浪池里游泳,我小时候以为那只是个传说。但有些成年人知道这不是传说,他们可能在几年前就曾在那里工作过,亲眼目睹过尸体从造浪池里被抬走。我对此感到非常不安。

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Action Park's notoriety stemmed from its inherent danger, which ironically heightened its allure, especially among New Jersey youth in the 80s. The urban legends surrounding the park, particularly the Cannonball Loop, added to its mystique and reputation for causing injuries.
  • Action Park's dangerous nature was a key part of its appeal.
  • Urban legends, like the Cannonball Loop's head-removing capabilities, circulated among locals.
  • The park's reputation could influence social standing among New Jersey youth.

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“Anyone who went to Action Park understood you could get really messed up going there. It was part of why you wanted to go.”

Seth Porges made a documentary about Action Park, along with Chris Charles Scott. It’s called Class Action Park).

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