GrandPoobah Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Yeah, the issue with the gun was really a nonincident. It didn't really contribute anything to the ugliness of that night. You won't see Kings Island scheduling more rap concerts anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Thats good. Rap seriously sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastermike Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Wasn't there also an incident where someone brought a TASER gun to the park? Mike B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Thats good. Rap seriously sucks. Word. Fo' shizzle that crazy nonsizzle don't belong at P-Kizzle! All y'all shorties don't need to be bringin' the heat, juz bein' on they feet, kickin' it wit' da 513 heat, up n' down da street, kno'msayn? Peace to all y'all homeboys. Unh! Unh! Yeah! Seriously, the metal detectors, as a visible security measure, are a good deterrent to would-be troublemakers, and provide an added sense of safety to the park experience (especially in this post-911, post-Columbine world where unimaginable things can happen). I hope they keep them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Word. Fo' shizzle that crazy nonsizzle don't belong at P-Kizzle! All y'all shorties don't need to be bringin' the heat, juz bein' on they feet, kickin' it wit' da 513 heat, up n' down da street, kno'msayn? Peace to all y'all homeboys. Unh! Unh! Yeah! Dude, you are SERIOUSLY white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Why do I have this sudden urge to go eat some of those new White Chocolate M and M's? Themed on Pirates of the Carribean, no less? And THIS is my post 666. An omen, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I don't want to say anything detailed about it - I just know a security officer who was present at the event when it happened - and said there was a gun. I did not see it for myself, so I don't really know. Was it a friend of your sisters friends cousin that passed on the information? Sorry - Klock I just had to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I think if they had about all of the dectectors open it wouldnt be a big deal but the line does it backed up alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Why do I have this sudden urge to go eat some of those new White Chocolate M and M's? Themed on Pirates of the Carribean, no less? And THIS is my post 666. An omen, perhaps? Dude, if you'd only waited 5 more days, you could've had your 666th on 6-6-6! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Was it a friend of your sisters friends cousin that passed on the information? Sorry - Klock I just had to say that. Actually I think it was the Lemon Chill Guy's second cousin. Dude, you are SERIOUSLY white. Fo shizzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Thats good. Rap seriously sucks. It's ok that you think that rap sucks, but there are a lot of people who don't feel that way. So, not every concert that is scheduled is gonna cater to only your musical interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Thats good. Rap seriously sucks. It's ok that you think that rap sucks, but there are a lot of people who don't feel that way. So, not every concert that is scheduled is gonna cater to only your musical interests. No, Rap really does suck. But if folk want to buy it, that's their choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Yeah none of the concerts they had at PKI last year really catered to me. That is not a big deal though. The only one that I might have actually sat through was Simple Plan. Now if Blue Man Group came to PKI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Of course the most fun at a Timberwolf Concert was each time Jimmy Buffett did multiple shows. He used to do between 2 and 4 shows in a week at the park. Probably the person with the most perfect sounding voice (even during sound checks) was Amy Grant. The best Party was probably Miami Sound Machine, Hall & Oats, Huey Lewis & the News or Men at Work. Probably the longest and most diverse crowd has been James Taylor. (From Priests, to Teenagers to Moms and Dads with kids) Probably the most visual has been Air Supply (lazers like you would not believe) The biggest teen crowd was the multiple shows that New Kids on the Block and Tiffany did. The concert that I thought would NEVER End was Moody Blues. The show I wanted to end as soon as it started was Jefferson Airplane. The most bizzare crows was Tears for Fears. The show that got me in the most trouble was BeachBoys when they ended their concert an hour early and most of my staff was on break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 No, Rap really does suck. I wasn't disagreeing or agreeing with you. Just saying that some like it and would like to see rap concerts at timberwolf. And, one of my favorite quotes is "Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's not any good". I live by this because it doesn't just apply to music, but to a lot of everyday life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatoneguy Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Man you have a very interesting taste in music, Huey Lewis Moody Blues, Amy Grant. I will also agree that I am not a fan of Rap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Man you have a very interesting taste in music, Huey Lewis Moody Blues, Amy Grant. I will also agree that I am not a fan of Rap Not my tastes. I was just commenting on the quality and about the concerts. I'm a Country Boy that loves his Country Music and Dance Music. <G> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 The other day they had this girl TRYING to sing a Dolly Parton song on the Star Search Live thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Metal detectors. I'd rather have them and not need them than need them and not have them. Have a great day! Italian Chef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 The thing with metal detectors is that they cannot prevent a gun or other like weapon from getting in the park. If a person was sick enoungh to bring in a weapon to cause harm to guests in the park, there are numerous ways to get around the detectors. And if a person is that sick, they may just try and bring something in just to prove they could because the detectors are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 The thing with metal detectors is that they cannot prevent a gun or other like weapon from getting in the park. If a person was sick enoungh to bring in a weapon to cause harm to guests in the park, there are numerous ways to get around the detectors. And if a person is that sick, they may just try and bring something in just to prove they could because the detectors are there. I think you're missing the point of the detectors. It's more along the lines of preventing people from bringing smaller pocket knives or concealable weapons into the park. That's so if a fight were to break out, it wouldn't get escalated to a higher level than it already is. It offers a certain level of protection, but like you said, it is no shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 LOL But ya know, a lot of times they tell me that I can't take my wallet with the chain on it into the parks. Some days it's ok, some days I have to go back out the the Jeep and drop it off. I hardly think that my little pocket knife and my wallet chain are gonna be a risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 LOL But ya know, a lot of times they tell me that I can't take my wallet with the chain on it into the parks. Some days it's ok, some days I have to go back out the the Jeep and drop it off. I hardly think that my little pocket knife and my wallet chain are gonna be a risk. It's easy to say that, but when used correctly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 LOL But ya know, a lot of times they tell me that I can't take my wallet with the chain on it into the parks. Some days it's ok, some days I have to go back out the the Jeep and drop it off. I hardly think that my little pocket knife and my wallet chain are gonna be a risk. It's easy to say that, but when used correctly..... The only thing I'm trained to do with my wallet chain is to not drop my wallet off the motorcycle or on roller coasters. With the pocket knife it's only to open those dangerous letters and packages. <G> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexdemon05 Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Someone brought a gun to that Pretty Ricky concert last year. I remember that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I think you're missing the point of the detectors. It's more along the lines of preventing people from bringing smaller pocket knives or concealable weapons into the park. That's so if a fight were to break out, it wouldn't get escalated to a higher level than it already is. It offers a certain level of protection, but like you said, it is no shield. Big weapons or small weapons, if someone wants to get it in, they will. When I had my first experiance with detectors (I believe at PKD back in '99) my initial reaction was "Why do they need metal detectors, what has happened here?" Instead of a feeling of security, I was a bit nervous. At PKI since I go there often I do not feel that way because I know that there have not been any significant issues with weapons, but when I was at PKD I did look over my shoulder more than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I just think it was over reaction when they were first installed at all the parks. The problem is that removing them at this point could be a public relations nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I don't remember much, if any, public relations problems when Cedar Fair removed them from the former Six Flags Worlds of Adventure. Then again, there didn't seem to be any bad security incidents thereafter. The nightmare would be if there were an incident involving a fire arm inside the park after the removal of the detectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I don't remember much, if any, public relations problems when Cedar Fair removed them from the former Six Flags Worlds of Adventure. Then again, there didn't seem to be any bad security incidents thereafter. The nightmare would be if there were an incident involving a fire arm inside the park after the removal of the detectors. The problem would be if it happened soon after. If we got by without incident for a couple years it would be free and clear. Do they wand ya going into the stadiums these days? You can't go to any event in Atlanta without being wanded and having to empty your pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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