Canada's Blunderland

For a while there, Will had me tied up so I couldn't write on here. He was worried I was getting more comments than him, but I've managed to break free and here I am!

Yesterday Will and I were at Canada's Wonderland with a few of his youth, and we had a blast. Given line-up times (for rides and washrooms) we made it to The Bat, The Vortex (my fave), The Fly, Top Gun and The Italian Job (Highly recommended--it's only given a "3" Thrill Rating, but I give it a "4").

We spent much of the day observing people, as there certainly were a lot of people to watch (I think that in itself is a fascinating phenomenon how thousands of people can enter and leave one place within a day...but I won't dwell on that).

Much of my observations led me to disappointment, such as hearing profanities being spoken as verbs, nouns and adjectives, everywhere we went. There must be a name for such a language (like "Cuss-slovakian", or "profan-ish"), 'cause certain words were used as a language, and not as punctuation or exclamation (which is what I thought swear words were for).

I saw that cell phones can kill you. Not just from talking on your cell phone while driving on the high way (why do people do that?!), but also while walking. A girl almost ran right in front of us in the Wonderland parking lot, oblivious because she was (guess!) talking on her cell phone. WARNING: Don't try these things near or in traffic!

I saw that when there are swarms of people, all accountability and politeness is lost. I got budded many times, and blatantly. I was waiting in line (of 10 women or so) for the toilet (patiently, might I add), and this woman walked right past everyone and straight for the toilet. Maybe she had to go badly, but so did I. Waiting in line for a hot dog, this girl behind me yells "I'll have nachos and cheese!" Okay, fine. Waiting in a line of 5 for pizza, these kids went to an empty spot (not a line) and started to order. Not to mention lines for rides.
What is it about crowds that makes people only think of themselves?

If Wonderland could be a considered a microcosm of society, then it is a sad commentary on it.

   [ posted by Anabee @ 5:29 PM ]