Worst Playgrounds Ever: Safety Not Guaranteed

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The discussion centers on the safety and enjoyment of playground equipment, particularly slides and merry-go-rounds. Participants express strong opinions advocating for the banning of slides due to safety concerns and the absurdity of certain designs, such as a non-rotating merry-go-round. The conversation highlights the juxtaposition of safety and fun, with references to art installations that resemble playground equipment. Overall, the consensus leans towards the idea that traditional playground features may not be as beneficial as intended.

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Safe! But not very fun. Well, safe for the kids, anyway. If dad tries to push this thing before taking a closer look at it, he could ruin his back!

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Actually not that bad of a sliding board. Could have been worse - much worse!

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Strangely comforting.

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Disturbingly not comforting!

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Is that even safe? Oh, wait, they're not real kids. That's art, not playground equipment.

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Slides at playgrounds should just be banned.

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Seriously, they should be banned!

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Especially when they melt and your local PTA only raises $3.67.

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But, with a little imagination, even bad slides can be fun!

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But not nearly as fun as alligators! Oh, wait, this is art, not playground equipment.

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That playground is cloudy and gray 365 days a year - even when the rest of the city is in sunshine.

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I really have no idea what this is.

But I'm definitely sure slides should be banned after watching this! What?! Shouldn't you walk around your slide and see what it looks like from all angles before opening it to the public?! From this particular angle, it just looks disturbing! (The entire thing is a dragon, believe it or not.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFwXgigBdSo
 
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A non-rotating merry-go-round. Awesome. =/
 
cepheid said:
A non-rotating merry-go-round. Awesome. =/

Come on now; you know how litigious Yanks are. The politically correct term is "horizontally challenged carousel".
 
Sure beats watching Barney on TV all day long. Get the kids out for some exercise. OR not!
 
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The plan started to go awry when one of the managers asked the question, "What's the maximum centrifugal force in a non-rotating frame of reference?"

After many days of argument, and a few modifications to the design, the final answer was, "It doesn't matter! The centrifugal force is equal in both frames of reference!"
 
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Merry-go-rounds should be banned, too!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvc8UbrlY74
 
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Good playgrounds always have traffic signs warning drivers of playing children.

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BobG said:
Good playgrounds always have traffic signs warning drivers of playing children.

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The only good playground equipment are the swings. Going for the famed 360...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2A9oQ6Hog
 
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