malem Posted September 19, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Holy crap that will be annoying. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I'm placing money that a person with hearing loss or is completely deaf will win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Well, on the bright side of things, Banshee wasn't named "Tarzan." 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 That's a great grand prize! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Why am I reminded of a certain, very annoying ad campaign? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted September 19, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 so glad I will be on the other side of the park during this lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted September 19, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Kind of like a hog callin' , Su Su su piggy piggy piggy weeeee..... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I would say something about former CEO's coming running, but it wouldn't be proper. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 ^^ he he he...LMAO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP&LERR Fan Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I can't really scream loud any more or let's say go up high. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Oh, Lord. Remind me not to be anywhere near Action Zone when this is happening! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I suppose it's better than contestants chowing down on hissing cockroaches. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Blech!!!! Must be a dirty word in there somewhere...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyk Posted September 20, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 That's correct. Doesn't make the roach chomping contest any nicer... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyk Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm expecting teenage girls with high-pitched voices to take the prize. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted September 20, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 ^^Why not do both??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted September 20, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 ^^ I have already ridden excelerator several times, nothing else I want to ride now that perilous plunge is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblanken Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Scream: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Not loud enough. (post changed because malem was quicker with the same info) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker Posted September 20, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 But what if you have a voice like James Earl Jones'? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted September 20, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 ^LOL They'd have to keep a few extra microphones on hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emileeee Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I would want to see somebody death metal scream. Anybody in a hardcore band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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