‘Never Again!’: Dad’s Unforgettable Reaction on Dollywood Ride Goes Viral
- Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:05am by
Liz Klimas
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At some point with more experience and awareness of how the world works — or at least knowledge of the effects of gravity — adults might become more fearful of certain adventuresome activities that children more daringly take on. Some amusement park rides, for example, take riders at jaw-dropping speeds upside down with only a latch keeping them safely strapped in.
A video posted last summer on YouTube of a father on one such ride with his daughter, which has started to go viral on the Web more recently, showcases just this dichotomy.
Words can’t really describe some of the sounds the father makes during the ride, which the YouTube uploader describes as the “Screaming Pigeon” at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. At one point dad screams “Never again Grace Elizabeth!”
Getting ready to go. Little does he know. (Photo: YouTube screenshot)
(Photo: YouTube screenshot)
(Photo: YouTube screenshot)
Right when dad starts to raise his hands in joy that the ride is slowing down, he finds out it goes for another round. With a roll of his eyes, he graciously says “I’ll do it again with you, honey.” He does ask a park employee to confirm that doesn’t get any more intense than what he just experienced though.
Grace Elizabeth excited to be going upside down the next round. (Photo: YouTube screenshot)
Although you may think you only need to watch the first half of the video if the ride just repeats itself, it is still worth watching all the way through. The dad’s reaction during the second round is just as priceless and toward the end one can assume from the look on his face that dad may not be feeling too hot.
Dad at the end. (Photo: YouTube screenshot)
Watch the more than three minutes of amusement ride torture for yourself (Warning: Some strong language):
One recent comment on the video says this dad deserves a father of the year award. Do you agree?
(H/T: ABC News)
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Comments (72)
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Posted on June 27, 2012 at 1:22pmNot liking it does not make him a sissy. Some people just don’t like rides like that. Good job disregarding your fears for your daughters enjoyment.
Report Post »koyettsu
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 2:32pmI personally hate rides like that so I feel his pain, but while watching the video I couldn’t help but think he is a good Father for doing it a second time because she was enjoying it.
Report Post »dmar003
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 3:53pmI use to go on the rollercoasters at Disneland and Knotts Berry Farm. never a gain. my body had enough going on the rides. Now I just sit on a bench and watch my kids on the rollercosters. It is more safe on the ground.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:12pmThis ride is not at Dollywood! It is similar to the Barnstormer though.
Report Post »db321
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:56pmSmalls, I agree. Looks like a great dad.
Report Post »45charleston
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:11pmThat was the giddy ride !
Report Post »LameLiberals
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 1:14pmThe reactions of people on rides is unpredictable. It’s fun to watch the stoic calm types freak on a ride.
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:03pmLol. “Never again, Grace Elizabeth!”. And then he does it again. What a guy!
Report Post »truthnstuff
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 1:02pmUnbelievable!!! Another reality TV wantabe posing for the camera and the ignorant and stupid fall over them. No wonder we are becoming a “hey – watch this” society.
Report Post »blaaaaackwoman
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 7:04pmLooks real to me.
Report Post »Falconer
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:22pmTruthnstuff, there is one of you in every crowd. Is the glass ever half full?
Report Post »mindovermuscle
Posted on June 30, 2012 at 9:09pmI think this guy is acting just so he can get attention. IMO…This is a ride for kids. I have been on wilder rides and seen people his age and older getting right back on again. And if he is not acting, he should never go on another ride, again.
Report Post »ohiowordguy
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 12:48pmI had a similar experience a few years ago at Cleveland’s “I-X Indoor Amusement Park,” with that stupid viking boat ride. Thought for sure I was gonna fly out and die. I was screaming like a little girl, while my little girl was screaming with delight!
P.S. Until you have ridden the “Griffon” at Williamsburg, Virginia’s Busch Gardens, you do NOT know fear!
Report Post »Copo
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 3:03pmI love the Griffon, I don’t understand you sane people, with your fear of being dangled 250 feet in the air for 8 seconds.
Report Post »carbonated
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 12:45pm“Hold on, Dad!”
Report Post »We should send this ride to Guantanamo – looks pretty effective.
D-Fence
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 12:45pmTalk about white knuckle grip. LOL
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 6:57pm@ D-Fence
I’ll say! I laughed until tears came from my eyes.
Bless this Dad, though, for going through that for his daughter. Twice. And he is clearly not faking his fear. I was wondering if he was going to need help exiting the ride.
While I would like to think that I would do the same, I’m immensely grateful that there are none of those things around here.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 11:59amI enjoy going to places like that to watch people scare the crap out of themselves!!!
Report Post »jungle J
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 11:47amnow that’s love!
Report Post »HaroldHeard
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 11:27amThe lengths dad’s go for their children are amazing.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 12:43pmWhom is the Adult… and whom is the Child?
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 11:10amwe are all laughing so hard along with him at his carney ride innocence, and that ‘never again Grace Elizabeth’.. he used her whole name, a sure sign he thought he was a goner. we hate rides like that, they are so scary fun…
Report Post »Vietvet1
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:59amI went through this type of thing at Geauga Lake many years ago… for my boy… never again but… I did it. I found out what I had eaten for Thanksgiving when I was 10 I think. This guy deserves the award for not only doing it once but looks like a repeat. It is amazing what people will do for a thrill… I have had enough in my life, not of my own accord. God Bless all Fathers and Grandfathers who will do this for the smile of a child.
Report Post »adeleeeee
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:36amLOL! You have to kill me to make me sit on that killing machine, I have not gut whatsoever to play that! Thumb up to the daddy!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 11:01amI thought they were going to have to clean the set.
Report Post »RedNeckMormon
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:10amLOL….Now there is a Dad who loves his daughter…..
Report Post »Well done Dad, Well done…..
Tax Revolt
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:09amI vote this guy for a “Web Redemption” on Tosh 2.0.
Report Post »Ballot_Box_Revolution
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 12:14pmTosh is vile….I have tried watching that show a few times, and i have yet to get through one. (no i’m not saying it should be banned)
Rediculessness on mtv is much better if you are actually looking for funny internet videos…..
Report Post »fobama
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:07amhe better check his fart filter…
Report Post »aquablue
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:05amthat was funny. lol
Report Post »Tsam
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:59amLove this guy! He looks like a big little kid himself. What a good sport — and all for his daughter’s happiness.
Yes, he does deserve Father of the Year! The raw emotion he displays — incredible.
Report Post »jginmt
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:31amWhat a GirlyMan. To be afraid of an amusement ride, must be an accountant or something.
Report Post »Copo
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 3:06pm@JG Oh so you don‘t like people who don’t like rides. I for one appreciate their taking away my need to rent a locker on the complete other end of the amusement park.
Report Post »Cavallo
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:45amWas that him swearing or the guy behind him?
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:44amDaddy, can we do it again?
Report Post »adeleeeee
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:46amNever again!
Report Post »stop2think
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:40amYou are witnessing his brain saturated with adrenalin. Cheers for dad!
Report Post »PPMStudios
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:40amToo funny….
Report Post »qpwillie
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:40amI allowed myself to be talked into getting on the Wabash Cannonball (roller coaster from hell) at Opryland once. No more!! ….. Never!!!! …… EVER!!!!!
Report Post »MrFantastic2323
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:38amThe crowd laughing in the background makes it more hilarious
Report Post »Toltepeceno
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:30amWeenie of the year.
Report Post »conservativemom99
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 9:25amThat could have been my husband….Loved the little “hands up” moments!
Report Post »ArmyWifeNiz
Posted on June 27, 2012 at 10:20amLOL! I caught that too…this was adorable. Faced his fears for his little girl. What a great dad!! ^.^
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