LAist: Photo Essay: We're Gonna Have Fun, Fun, Fun!

Lori Nyx

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:49:48 -0800

Yep, I could snap pictures there all day long. Seriously, if you are a better photog than moi and are looking for weird ass stuff to shoot, its a great place. The lighting is a little odd and reflective (so take the auto flash off) and snap away. They also have things hanging from the rafters like dummy legs, skeletons, halloween and christmas decorations, disco balls and all kinds of weird signs. I didn't even think of the prizes because, like in most of these joints they are incredibly tacky. I recall winning balled up t-shirts (In one of the those crane like machines) with jack daniels and budweiser logos on them in x-sm sizes (for kids?) back in the day. That's a whole other post.

Elise Thompson

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:31:27 -0800

The Tilt-a-Whirl is one of the greatest rides on earth. I don't know if this one is set faster than others, but there is a magical moment, after 5 spins or so where you hit a spot that swings you so hard it is like a g-force, trapping you motionless back against the seat. I wish I could go on this ride right now.

StickBus

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:11:42 -0800

I've stumbled over from Najas to this place several times. A few things missing from the photos. First, the arcade version of Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker" that's playable. Second, a shot of the amazingly awful prizes you can win with your tickets. Last time I was there, they were offering a 6-foot, tin windmill and some sort of Virgin Mary, 3D motion wall art.

StickBus

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:00:27 -0800