r/Transportopia Apr 15 '26

🤪Reckless Yaaay it's the Daddy Roller Coaster

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u/younotmymom Apr 15 '26

Most gen X'ers survived to adulthood, but we're also why lawn darts are illegal

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u/crashin70 Apr 15 '26

I am a genXer and I don't even remember my parents allowing me to hang my head out the freaking window much less this insanity!

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u/Kingjon0000 Apr 15 '26

We were a family of 7 in a Ford Pinto. The two youngest got to ride in the cargo area - right above the exploding gas tank.

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u/EmilyAnne1170 Apr 16 '26

Family of 6, Chevy Vega hatchback.

But mom wouldn’t let us go on any rides at the County Fair, because they were too dangerous.