California becomes the Mayor of Hell. Texas solves problems with guns. New York has a rat infestation. And Florida does Florida... All in all, it's just a normal day for the 50 States of America.
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Warning: This episode features a made-up challenge that'll make anyone sick if they attempt to do it. Do NOT imitate this challenge in real life. You've been warned.
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June 12, 2019 ~ Sandusky, Ohio
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It's another bright and busy day at Cedar Point: one of the largest amusement parks in the United States. Business is booming as usual. Every attraction is occupied with lines, full of excited thrill riders who are enjoying their summer vacation thus far.
Well, except for Iowa.
He sits on a bench in front of a roller coaster, using his imagination to distract himself from boredom. Don't get him wrong. He loves going to amusements parks. His only gripe are rides that involve crazy heights; his heart can't contain all that anxiety. Unfortunately, he can't simply walk to the adjacent water park where Indiana, Kansas, and Nebraska are having fun splishing and splashing around. Instead, he'll have to spend the entire day doing one job: referee.
After losing in a game of rock-paper-scissors, Iowa is forced to oversee what he thinks is a dumb and dangerous contest between Ohio and Pennsylvania. It's called the Cedar Point Challenge: a made-up game between two roller enthusiasts who won't admit California is the coaster champ. The goal of this game: to ride Cedar Point's seventeen roller coasters without throwing up, going to the restroom, or forfeiting from the competition. Normally, riding all seventeen roller coasters isn't a problem, at least to hardcore coaster enthusiasts. However, Ohio and Pennsylvania decide to make this wild game a sadistic challenge by including food as a "fun" factor. Therefore, the likelihood of a winner and a loser becomes more apparent as they continue riding roller coasters throughout the day.
As the referee of their immature contest, Iowa is tasked with the spinner. Every four rides, the spinner will choose which food or drink the competitors will have to consume. A slice of pizza, a bowl of frozen custard, a cup of Icee, you get the point. As everyone knows, food and motion sickness don't go well together. Yet, it's exactly what Ohio and Pennsylvania want to see when their opponent barfs and bows down to them.
In case some are wondering, don't worry. Iowa also has the job of being this contest's "doctor" if something does go horribly wrong. He can only hope nothing bad happens. Hopefully...
So far, no one is vomiting. That's partially because the roller coasters Ohio and Pennsylvania are riding so far are "junior coasters". Wilderness Run, Woodstock Express, and Cedar Creek Mine Ride are perfect for beginners. But to experienced thrill seekers, they're acceptable at best.
It isn't until they get to Blue Streak where the challenge actually begins.
"AAAaaaAAAaaahhh!"
Everyone has their arms above their head when the train takes a 72 foot punge down a 45° degree slope. Their moderate screams rise and fall and rise and fall again. They catch their breaths on a climb, only to lose it when they make a sudden 180° degree turn. Up and down, they go. Up and down, they go again. And up and down, once more. Until at last, the train hits its brakes. A steady chug back to the platform, the train gives off a hiss before coming to a complete stop.
