The Interpreter Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 ^They wouldn't dare. If they did, I would forever shun Kings Island and I would just...just be horrified. Who did they put out last year? Michael Jackson? Michael Jackson, Farah Fawcet, Steve McNair, the list goes on. And while they took them down, it did get them international headlines.... ...which was exactly what they planned to do from the start... Terp, who thinks that was truly incredible (and cynical) planning and marketing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I for one liked the displays. People are just to sensitive sometimes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 How could you know you liked them? They were removed before opening, after the park first denied they even existed...then it was pointed out a tv station had footage of them, at which time the park apologized... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 ^They wouldn't dare. If they did, I would forever shun Kings Island and I would just...just be horrified. Who did they put out last year? Michael Jackson? Michael Jackson, Farah Fawcet, Steve McNair, the list goes on. And while they took them down, it did get them international headlines.... ...which was exactly what they planned to do from the start... Terp, who thinks that was truly incredible (and cynical) planning and marketing I agree Terp, genius. HTCO, who needs to stop posting such short reply's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Someone even made sure the good folk at Nashville found out, and that it was a topic of discussion on local talk radio down that way. To those who believe the only bad publicity is no publicity, it was sheer wondrous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 The celebrity skeleton display was up for the P&G sellout days (I believe it was P&G) so it wasn't hidden from public view. It was, however, removed before Haunt began. Also, I'm willing to go as far as saying that the park came out way ahead from it. Was it appalling? Certainly. It did it's job and then was quietly removed. Either it was a PR nightmare that happened to work out well (national coverage) or it was a work of publicity-stunt brilliance. You be the judge. The midget wrestling is the same way. I'm sure it's supposed to be a wacky, ridiculous idea that really has nothing to do with Halloween (then again, if a 20-something year old bad actor trying to scare me in a haunted house has something to do with Halloween then I give up on the holiday anyway). It will excite some, interest many and offend a few. None the less, it will make for some good publicity... but I think this one's here to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 You also thought $11.50 was a good price to sell units of Cedar Fair to Apollo... Terp, just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 ^They wouldn't dare. If they did, I would forever shun Kings Island and I would just...just be horrified. Who did they put out last year? Michael Jackson? Michael Jackson, Farah Fawcet, Steve McNair, the list goes on. And while they took them down, it did get them international headlines.... Also Elton John I for one liked the displays. People are just to sensitive sometimes.... Couldn't agree more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerRider Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 The Elton John display stayed up. I remember seeing it in person. They used the Endless Summer on Ice Piano for it. I wanted to go touch it, but I was to scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 You also thought $11.50 was a good price to sell units of Cedar Fair to Apollo... Terp, just sayin' I said that? I believe I said that selling for $11.50 would be a better alternative than owning units during bankruptcy, which it was and still is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I believe what you said it was a nice premium to the then selling price...which it was. Longer term, $11.50 could still end up being a great deal...though Friday FUN closed at $11.44. It had been significantly higher recently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I believe what you said it was a nice premium to the then selling price...which it was. Longer term, $11.50 could still end up being a great deal...though Friday FUN closed at $11.44. It had been significantly higher recently... At the time they were having trouble securing capital for their revolving credit facilities. They have a little bit of breathing room. Let's hope it stays that way... or better. Will it? That's the Q. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Evans Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 How could you know you liked them? They were removed before opening, after the park first denied they even existed...then it was pointed out a tv station had footage of them, at which time the park apologized... I believe they were there at the GE private event day last year...but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 You would be right...if memory serves! P&G, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Also, I'm willing to go as far as saying that the park came out way ahead from it. Was it appalling? Certainly. It did it's job and then was quietly removed. Either it was a PR nightmare that happened to work out well (national coverage) or it was a work of publicity-stunt brilliance. You be the judge. Had the rest of the event been as ground-breaking and revolutionary as they claim it to be, then I would agree with the display being "a work of publicity-stunt brilliance." As it stands, though, with the extreme disappointment I felt with Slaughterhouse and the fact that several mazes have yet to receive a major overhaul since their inception (four of them turn 10 next year), I feel more attention needs to be paid towards actually MAKING the event ground-breaking and revolutionary instead of just throwing a couple of swimming pools of blood on everything and getting everyone to believe it's brand-new (although there are some things they do get right and have done really well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Maple The Tree King Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Just read through this whole topic, no wonder why people keep referring to Haunt these days as the "White Trash Bash." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Also, I'm willing to go as far as saying that the park came out way ahead from it. Was it appalling? Certainly. It did it's job and then was quietly removed. Either it was a PR nightmare that happened to work out well (national coverage) or it was a work of publicity-stunt brilliance. You be the judge. Had the rest of the event been as ground-breaking and revolutionary as they claim it to be, then I would agree with the display being "a work of publicity-stunt brilliance." As it stands, though, with the extreme disappointment I felt with Slaughterhouse and the fact that several mazes have yet to receive a major overhaul since their inception (four of them turn 10 next year), I feel more attention needs to be paid towards actually MAKING the event ground-breaking and revolutionary instead of just throwing a couple of swimming pools of blood on everything and getting everyone to believe it's brand-new (although there are some things they do get right and have done really well). I'm talking about the media attention received from the display specifically. I typically just do the mazes the first night then any other time I go I just see the shows and get some late night rides in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Updated: This display is currently at the front gate plaza (inside the park) promoting the Half Pint Brawlers. Half Pint Brawlers will be featured every Friday and Saturday night during Haunt. photo credit: Kings Island's Facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Why am I reminded of a tennis match in the fountain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Why am I reminded of a tennis match in the fountain? Half Pint Brawlers is a legit touring wrestling company. I doubt this is just a stunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I don't think the park ever admitted the tennis match was a stunt! And no, I don't think this is... The park doubtless thinks this is a complement to the typical fare it offers for its Haunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I don't think the park ever admitted the tennis match was a stunt! And no, I don't think this is... The park doubtless thinks this is a complement to the typical fare it offers for its Haunt. I don't exactly think that midget wrestling will bring thousands through the gates but hey, at least it's something different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 A cow milking contest would also be udderly different. Terp, just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I don't think the park ever admitted the tennis match was a stunt! And no, I don't think this is... The park doubtless thinks this is a complement to the typical fare it offers for its Haunt. I don't exactly think that midget wrestling will bring thousands through the gates but hey, at least it's something different... If a skeleton of Steve McNair and a couple of live goats can bring thousands through the gates, then surely a couple of half-pint brawlers could do the same. Oh, wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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