That provides thrills of a different kind. Going to the parks is a wonderful tradition that helps to transmit the culture. It's a shared joy. Americans, says Farley, are a thrill-seeking breed, which is one reason the coasters are so popular. But that doesn't mean we forego enjoying the tamer rides of our youth, he notes.
Coasters do offer thrills.
You can't put your body through contortions like that any other way. It allows you to be uninhibited. But bumper cars haven't changed in 50 years. They're still wonderful. And people of all ages really love them.