Teen Loses Feet In Six Flags Accident

[MTK]

Officials at a Louisville amusement park say both of a teenage girl's legs were severed above the ankle while on a thrill ride at the park.

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom spokeswoman Wendy Goldberg says the accident happened around 4:45 p.m. Thursday on the Superman Tower of Power.

Link: Teen Loses Feet In Six Flags Accident, 13-Year-Old Was Riding Superman Tower Of Power Ride In Louisville - CBS News

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

They're there one second and gone the next and you sit there with a shocked look on yer face. Been there, done that, got no t-shirt.

My heart goes out to her.
peace

[hesscl34]

That is just awful!!!!! Those rides scare me every time my son goes to a park.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by hesscl34

That is just awful!!!!! Those rides scare me every time my son goes to a park.

As bad as this is, those rides are still very safe. Your son is in more danger riding in a car to the park then getting hurt at the park.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by firstdown

As bad as this is, those rides are still very safe. Your son is in more danger riding in a car to the park then getting hurt at the park.

Easy Danny, can't be placated that easy!

[MTK]

I went on a ride like this once and I'll never do it again. I just don't like that straight down free fall feeling. I feel horrible for this girl. Can anyone say lawsuit?

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I went on a ride like this once and I'll never do it again. I just don't like that straight down free fall feeling. I feel horrible for this girl. Can anyone say lawsuit?

Danny boy should look to settle this one ASAP!

[Schneed10]

OK, are we all clear to start the puns now?

I hope that whatever settlement she gets out of this really gives her a leg up on life.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

OK, are we all clear to start the puns now?

I hope that whatever settlement she gets out of this really gives her a leg up on life.

Ban this man. I think this is one where we never start with the puns. Puns are reserved fro someone who does something stupid and gets injured.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Ban this man. I think this is one where we never start with the puns. Puns are reserved fro someone who does something stupid and gets injured.

Agreed. It would be one thing if this had happened to some dumb adult who did some dumb stunt but it's not. A young woman had her life horribly altered in the blink of an eye. She and her family, through no fault of their own, are now faced with overcoming an unforseen and crippling disability. Hopefully, they will be up to the challenge.

Although I oppose banning of thought for any number of reasons, I do think a little more personal restraint would be appropriate. Before you pun, please put yourself in this young woman's or her family's position. There, but for the grace of god, go you or I.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the young woman and her family.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Agreed. It would be one thing if this had happened to some dumb adult who did some dumb stunt but it's not. A young woman had her life horribly altered in the blink of an eye. She and her family, through no fault of their own, are now faced with overcoming an unforseen and crippling disability. Hopefully, they will be up to the challenge.

Although I oppose banning of thought for any number of reasons, I do think a little more personal restraint would be appropriate. Before you pun, please put yourself in this young woman's or her family's position. There, but for the grace of god, go you or I.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the young woman and her family.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Karma, friend Schneed, is a truly interesting concept.

If a disfiguring accident occurred to one of your little ones, would you be so quick to pun? Or very tolerant of those who made jokes at your child's expense?

But, hey, it's not your kid - why should you care.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Ban this man. I think this is one where we never start with the puns. Puns are reserved fro someone who does something stupid and gets injured.

No fun.

In that case, this becomes a thread full of people stating the obvious...

- "Wow, what a shame."
- "Gee, that sucks, I feel bad for her."
- "Wow, there will be a big lawsuit."

Boo!

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

No fun.

In that case, this becomes a thread full of people stating the obvious...

- "Wow, what a shame."
- "Gee, that sucks, I feel bad for her."
- "Wow, there will be a big lawsuit."

Boo!

Sometimes, it ain't about the fun.

If we are mundane in our concern, it only shows that we are not self-centered and uncaring individuals.

There so much in this world to lambast, lampoon and laugh at (Bush and Clinton provide a LIFETIME of fun), that, IMHO, to do so to and at the expense of a young woman's unearned tragedy is unneccesary and cruel.

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

OK, are we all clear to start the puns now?

I hope that whatever settlement she gets out of this really gives her a leg up on life.

.... you really need some help. 800-GET-HELP