malem Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Kings Island will be holding competitions every Friday night during Haunt to find the loudest Banshee scream. Banshee Media Day passes will be awarded each night, and one finalist will win an off-season trip for two to Knott's Berry Farm. I'm certainly not going to get up on stage in Action Zone and scream like a Banshee, but good luck to anyone who does this. (Hopefully we'll see some KICentral winners!) Competitors will be judged with a decibel meter, so I'd recommend practicing with one of the many Android/iOS apps that approximate one. Info: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/what-s-new/scream-like-a-Banshee Rules: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/images/uploads/file/Kings Island_Banshee COMPETITION.pdf A warning to those who become finalists: All Finalists participating in the Finals will be subject to costuming, make-up and hairstyling by the Kings Island staff. 3 Quote
Cody Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 I'm placing money that a person with hearing loss or is completely deaf will win. 1 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Well, on the bright side of things, Banshee wasn't named "Tarzan." 9 Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 That's a great grand prize! 6 Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Why am I reminded of a certain, very annoying ad campaign? 2 Quote
Gabe Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 If the winner is amongst the members here, take note: Though not listed in the rules, the winner is responsible for all taxes related to this trip. Quote
thatbandguy8807 Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 so glad I will be on the other side of the park during this lol Quote
Dane Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Even though some unwilling spectators may be annoyed, this will make an excellent news segment. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4 11 Quote
upstop Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Kind of like a hog callin' , Su Su su piggy piggy piggy weeeee..... 9 Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I would say something about former CEO's coming running, but it wouldn't be proper. 2 Quote
CP&LERR Fan Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I can't really scream loud any more or let's say go up high. 1 Quote
jdawg1998 Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Oh, Lord. Remind me not to be anywhere near Action Zone when this is happening! 3 Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I suppose it's better than contestants chowing down on hissing cockroaches. 5 Quote
upstop Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Blech!!!! Must be a dirty word in there somewhere...LOL Quote
elyk Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I suppose it's better than contestants chowing down on hissing ****roaches. No one actually died at Six Flags. It was because someone else had died in a similar event. Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 That's correct. Doesn't make the roach chomping contest any nicer... 3 Quote
elyk Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I'm expecting teenage girls with high-pitched voices to take the prize. 1 Quote
YoungStud Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Would I be able to cash in my trip to kbf? Or trade for tix to magic mountai and keep the airfare. 2 Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Would I be able to cash in my trip to kbf? Or trade for tix to magic mountai and keep the airfare. Yeah, I'm sure they'd be thrilled to fly you out to California so that you can visit a competitor. 10 Quote
YoungStud Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 ^^ I have already ridden excelerator several times, nothing else I want to ride now that perilous plunge is gone. Quote
malem Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 I'm expecting teenage girls with high-pitched voices to take the prize. The pitch of one's scream isn't directly relevant to winning this contest. It seems that the winner of each "round" is the contestant with the highest (peak) decibel reading, not the one with the loudest perceived scream. Practicing with a meter, or even a meter app, is likely to help one scream at maximum intensity. Would I be able to cash in my trip to kbf? Or trade for tix to magic mountai and keep the airfare. Read the official rules. It says that you and a guest would get round-trip airfare, a 4-night hotel stay, and a single day admission ticket to KBF. You'd also get $1,000 cash to help with taxes and incidental costs. No one would force you through the turnstiles at Knott's. If you decide to participate, please do post the date and time you'll be competing. 2 Quote
kblanken Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Scream: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Not loud enough. (post changed because malem was quicker with the same info) 3 Quote
Diamondbacker Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I'd assume they'd want a woman to win the contest, since the Banshee is technically supposed to be a woman... That would be just weird for a guy to be in alot of makeup and costuming to look like a Banshee. Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 But what if you have a voice like James Earl Jones'? 2 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 ^ I just imagine the sound of Morgan Freeman, screaming up on stage... Then the microphone turns to solid gold 5 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 ^LOL They'd have to keep a few extra microphones on hand! Quote
emileeee Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I would want to see somebody death metal scream. Anybody in a hardcore band? Quote
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