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What you see? Okay this is going to be the facts. You know it is 4th Dimension Roller Coaster and this is 1 of the 4 roller coaster design in the world today. This roller coaster has a name, "Eejanaika", and it is located in Japan. It goes 78.3 mph. Blah blah blah...
What about the experience of riding it? Photographs and video doesn't really help maybe a little but not much. You gotta experience it or hear someone sharing their story about the ride. The facts can't tell you how it feels, how does it affect your body, or etc. Some people say, "That's just sick!" and some people like me would say, "Let's get on! Where's the enterance?" But the story that the thrill junkie share after riding on many roller coasters and thrill flat rides can conviced some people to go on the rides and try it for themselves! Story can impact us where Facts really don't. That's how I see the difference between story and facts. Not just roller coasters but in other things outside of the Amusement/Theme Parks! Below is the video and see if this tell you a story or not? What do you think?
For those who get motion sickness, I advice you to NOT to watch it. Thanks.
Video filmed and edited by Shintaro Ishikawa of Roller Coaster Maniac.
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6 Comments:
That looks like such an awesome roller coaster. Time to book a trip to Japan.
I love your analogy, Jeff.
The facts are: it goes x mph, it is y feet tall, it lasts z minutes/seconds. But the story is how it shakes you, and, well... Watch the video!
(Have you ridden this one yet? It looks awesome!)
Not yet but it is on my list of 1,300+ roller coasters to accomplish before I go into eternal life. I have already touch 67 roller coasters as of today. A few more will be added this october and christmas! Boo Buzz @ Cedar Point and Christmas in Orlando!
This coaster looks awesome! I thought this was a great example to bring up for this discussion. The experience of a coaster is in the ride, not the dimensions (though they may be quite impressive as well).
not related to the book:
Another new coaster at CP? OK I AM GOING NEXT YEAR FOR SURE!
Maverick is the latest additon at Cedar Point but no word for what's new for 2008 yet... I will let you know on CoasterWarriors.com if there is!
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