September 15, 2003
Titanic sinks...again?
This weekend was the first "Norwood Day" in our town. (Note that I did not say 'First Annual'.) Normally on this weekend in September we attend Natick Day out closer to where Tara works and it is a good time. This year Norwood got into the mix and for their first year, I think they actually beat Natick on size and selection. The time we spent there (albeit short) was fun and it was nice to be out with the fam.
I snagged this priceless picture with the camera phone. It's an inflated kids climber in the shape of the Titanic sinking into the water. The ride alone was hysterical. What you can't tell is right before I took the picture one of the air pumps cut out and the entire setup began to list to one side and fall into the sidewalk. I nearly collapsed with laughter.
I ran over so that I could grab this piece of local irony only to see that in the collapse of the ride, a small boy fell off the side of the ride. He was sitting on the sidewalk crying, and was surrounded by friends and family. He ended up being ok, but I couldn't bring myself to take the picture of him next to the sinking Titanic ride.
Tara says I will never be a hard hitting news reporter. I think I am ok with that. :)
Comments
I saw one of these "Titanic inflatable 'children's' slides" several years ago and was frankly appalled by it. I mean, what on earth would inspire someone to turn such a great tragedy into a carnival ride? What's next, the Auschwitz Easy Bake Ovens?