Post Apocalyptic Disney World video game - Page 2

Alex · 07-31-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

But I wonder if there isn't also a bit of twisted wish-fulfillment involved as well, one that I would express as "Disney has lost its way, so part of me would almost rather see it destroyed than continue to evolve into something hollow and pointless."

I'm sure that is part of it for some. But also for many people Disney parks have a somewhat sinister air of conformity, enforced happiness, and big brotherism and so decay and an seedy underbelly is assumed.

Kind of like why so many horror films start out in seemingly perfect families or suburbs. There must be something rotten in Denmark.

innerSpaceman · 07-31-2009, 09:59 AM

Love the story, flippyshark.

Heheh, um, the Tragic Kingdom looked just like that, on my second visit circa 1983. Just like post-apocalypse. Including the zombies. I have photos.

I also saw it pristine and new in 1970. Was shocked at what had happened in 13 years.

And on yearly visits 'tween 82 and 95, I saw it get better and better over the next 13. But I'll never forget that early 80's visit when it was post-apocalypse Tragic Kingdom. Maybe the inspiration is reality.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-31-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I'm sure that is part of it for some. But also for many people Disney parks have a somewhat sinister air of conformity, enforced happiness, and big brotherism and so decay and an seedy underbelly is assumed.

Or, a corollary, even if they don't presume there's something unwholesome from within, they are so turned off by the idea of the fantasy utopia that they delight in the thought if it being overtaken and brought down by the corruption of external reality.

BarTopDancer · 07-31-2009, 05:51 PM

This looks awesome! It may be the 4th Wii game I buy.

lashbear · 07-31-2009, 05:58 PM

Fantastic Story, Flippy !! But I need to know.....

....Does he ever find any Exploding Gazebos ???

SzczerbiakManiac · 07-31-2009, 06:35 PM

Are you referring to the classic D&D story of "Eric and the Gazebo" or something else?

lashbear · 08-01-2009, 12:29 AM

Long story short:

Whilst touring Animal Kingdom, we noted the Gazelles (henceforth known as Gazebos) who, when in herds, "literally explode" when startled, according to the info plaque.

flippyshark · 08-01-2009, 07:34 AM

It's the worst defense mechanism ever - a lion jumps out from behind a bush, and the whole herd of gazelles just goes Kablooey. Those lions have it easy.

lashbear · 08-01-2009, 07:57 AM

Glad to see you remembered !

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Originally Posted by SzczerbiakManiac

Are you referring to the classic D&D story of "Eric and the Gazebo" or something else?

oh, and on looking this story up, Total Lolz.

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Love the story, flippyshark. Heheh, um, the Tragic Kingdom looked just like that, on my second visit circa 1983. Just like post-apocalypse. Including the zombies. I have photos. I also saw it pristine and new in 1970. Was shocked at what had happened in 13 years. And on yearly visits 'tween 82 and 95, I saw it get better and better over the next 13. But I'll never forget that early 80's visit when it was post-apocalypse Tragic Kingdom. Maybe the inspiration is reality.
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Fantastic Story, Flippy !! But I need to know..... ....Does he ever find any Exploding Gazebos ??? __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	Are you referring to the classic D&D story of "Eric and the Gazebo" or something else? __________________
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Long story short: Whilst touring Animal Kingdom, we noted the Gazelles (henceforth known as Gazebos) who, when in herds, "literally explode" when startled, according to the info plaque. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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08-01-2009, 07:34 AM	#18
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	It's the worst defense mechanism ever - a lion jumps out from behind a bush, and the whole herd of gazelles just goes Kablooey. Those lions have it easy.
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