The Interpreter Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 A company has come up with a new dating service which allows couples to experience the ups and downs of a relationship before they are even together. Singles can go to a Staffordshire theme park and have speed dates on a rollercoaster. Morwenna Angove, sales and marketing director of the park, said, "We pride ourselves on offering our visitors the ultimate day out or short break and have an amazing combination of adrenalin-inducing rides and attractions. We're confident that combining such thrilling experiences with the added exhilaration of meeting a potential new partner will ensure the most memorable date ever." Also a video at the link: http://idle.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/09/15/1657251 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 On Sunday I did see a couple kissing at the top of Millennium Force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Dave, the probability of that happening is higher than you think... *cough*. Back on topic: I don't like this one bit. This place is supposed to be an amusement park, not a dating service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Eh I say why not? If it's speed dating, the people are just meeting each other so (most likely) they're not going to be gettin fresh with each other right away haha. And it might draw a few extra guests that the park wouldn't normally see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Just like Alton Towers to come up with a new stunt to gain attention. They have had so many publicity stunts this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Not like Kings Island.... eating competitions, high wire walks, sports teams, concerts, tennis matches in the fountain, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 On Sunday I did see a couple kissing at the top of Millennium Force. You may have also seen them on Magnum, Blue Streak, and Wildcat.. ..I mean, what? 0:) tehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyMan98 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I can see people kissing on Drop Tower - takes too long to get up, so why wait? I think this speed dating thing on a coaster is so weird...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I can see people kissing on Drop Tower... Sadly so have I. PDA at amusement parks = Justin's biggest pet peeve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I don't mind a hug and a kiss. I've noticed that couples who are afraid of public affection usually do not last.. if you're ashamed to show affection to him or her in public, then I can guarantee that your relationship isn't healthy to start with. It's just when people are all over each other and practically doing it in the queue, that it gets on my nerves. Tone it down to G rated.. amusement parks are where people take their kids and families. It's not a strip club or a bar.. have some respect for each other and the people around you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbfan Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Ive always found roller coasters a great way to know people. Whether it be going up the lift hill or sitting on the brake runs, you learn alot about a person in 3 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I don't think it has anything to do with fear of public affection, or being ashamed to show it in public. For me it comes right down to the fact that couples performing PDAs in public make the rest of their group and/or the people in the immediate vicinity extremely uncomfortable (And contrary to what a certain someone has told me, it has NOTHING to do with "jealousy") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I figure if someone doesn't like a couple showing affection, they could just look away. Or if they think it's that big of an issue, they could: 1. get over it, 2. get a life, or 3. get a girlfriend or boyfriend. Or all of the above. I have noticed that it is the single people who usually grumble about even a simple PDA, whereas those in a relationship find it cute.. such a human tendency is indeed rooted in jealousy as I have learned, so I honestly don't care what others think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 When you are the mother of a four year old child with lots of questions, we will ask you if your views on this matter have changed. Some do, some don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Terpy, one of the things I like so much about you is that your wisdom is so global. I would not be uncomfortable with a little one asking me about a couple politley kissing or hugging. I do think making out and hanging all over eachother is just rude. I'll get jealouos that I'm not doing the same with my wife (in privacy). Don't chomp a juicy burger in front of me if I can't eat till tomorrow ! PDA= good PDS= bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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