Very American

[victorbrunswick]

Re: Very American

Red Plastic Cups

Seen at many a party, picnic and other gatherings. The funny part is that I never really thought of them as being quintessentially American until I read about USA-themed parties in Europe in which these cups are practically the centrepiece.

[marc]

Re: Very American

Looking through this thread, one programme not mentioned, Sesame Street.

[Twocky61]

Re: Very American

Talking of wild wildlife they found the Beast of Bodmin Moor - it was a Piecost

[Jay Mc]

Re: Very American

And speaking of American wildlife...

you've met my wife then



(please god never let her see this)

[victorbrunswick]

Re: Very American

And speaking of American wildlife...

[victorbrunswick]

Re: Very American

Where I am we get coyotes and mountain lions in the hillside areas.

[amethyst]

Re: Very American

Residents in Florida who sometimes have found gators in their pools

Calling up local authorities in Arizona to remove rattle snakes and have a fee to remove them

I am glad this dont happen in the UK

[Twocky61]

Re: Very American

Back then Richard we weren't so 'elf & safety obsessed so maybe her Mum was right. Nowadays all travelling & static funfairs have to be ADIPS inspected before being open to the public

http://www.adips.co.uk/

[Richard1978]

Re: Very American

Some I know wasn't allowed to go to any travelling funfairs when she was young as her Mum was worried they hadn't been put together right.

[victorbrunswick]

Re: Very American

The rides that used to be at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch were sold to some traveling carnival companies and I understand they have a plaque on them stating its provenance.

[amethyst]

Re: Very American

Thanks for the link Twocky

A big win on the lotto first

Loved the old fairground rides waltzers,big wheels,the skid,bumper cars etc

[victorbrunswick]

Re: Very American

Coney Island
Dont like these big huge theme parks with upside down rides with long queues

You couldn't get me to go on half the rides at most of your typical theme parks these days.

[Twocky61]

Re: Very American

Coney Island
Dont like these big huge theme parks with upside down rides with long queues

There is a way round that Amethyst:

http://www.ridesforhire.com/

Hire your own fairground ride!!

• Dodgems from £1500 per day
• Carousels from £1500 per day
• Octopus from £1000 per day
• Big Wheel from £1300 per day
• Miami from £1200 per day
• Twister from £1200 per day
• Coconut Shy From £150 includes prizes
• Penalty Shoot From £150 Inc prizes
• Hoopla Stalls From £200 Inc prizes
• Candy Floss/ Popcorn carts from £100 each
• Juveniles from £150 per day
• Inflatables from £150 per day
• Children rides from £250 per day
• Side stalls from £200 Inc prizes

[amethyst]

Re: Very American

Coney Island
Dont like these big huge theme parks with upside down rides with long queues

[Twocky61]

Re: Very American

Ironically if you're concerned about your weight it's far better to have a regular Coke with your meal instead of Diet Coke. Because regular Coke is already somewhat filling you won't eat as much compared to Diet Coke which has no calories and if anything acts as an appetite stimulant.

Very good point