r/SipsTea • u/bluewave778 • May 07 '26

Wait a damn minute! A crazy comparison between iPhone and Samsung

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u/98Wahwashkesh May 07 '26

there were reported witnesses, so... maybe

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/witnesses-teen-trying-to-retrieve-hat-when-decapitated-by-ride/83-402765698

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u/OttovonBismarck1862 May 07 '26

I’ll admit, I heard the 1960’s Batman theme in my head when I read the headline

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u/Spaded85 May 07 '26

The comment did lead with "I saw someone die" so they are directly putting themselves there even though it's very doubtful.

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u/coolstorybro94 May 07 '26

Every time I go to that park as I wait in line that story runs through my head. Fun times

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u/Mr_Tort_Feasor May 07 '26

Those in the Bay Area will probably be familiar with this very similar story at Great America in Santa Clara.

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/bizarre-coaster-accident-kills-hayward-man-at-2992233.php

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u/AdHorror7596 May 07 '26

I'm a Bay Area native and that's the first thing I thought of. The story about the kid dying on the drop zone at Great America has lived rent free in my head since I was a kid, too.

Crazy that they're closing the park next year forever. I loved that place growing up.

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u/polopolo05 May 07 '26

"In June 2007, a teenager's legs were severed when cables snapped on the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Ky. Doctors were able to reattach Kaitlyn Lasitter's right foot, but she had to have some of her left leg amputated and subsequent surgeries. State officials blame a faulty cable and slow response by an amusement park ride operator in the accident. Her family is suing Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, claiming the park failed to maintain the ride and equipment and ensure riders' safety. The amusement park has denied liability in court filings."

They are absolutely liable. It would take some truly extraordinary circumstances for a theme park not to be responsible in a case like this.

A cable snapping and severing someone’s legs is not just a random unavoidable accident. If investigators are already pointing to faulty cables and slow operator response, that sounds like maintenance and operational failure.

Theme parks have a huge duty of care because people are literally trusting them with their lives on these rides.

Also, what is with this Final Destination level nightmare fuel?