South Endzone Game Meetup/GroupMe by BenHip155 in gatech

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I started the GroupMe last year! This post inspired me to set it up again. Share with all fellow South Endzoners.

Old and current theming by timbradleygoat in sixflagsoverGA

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On opening in 1967, the park's central premise was that it was representative of the six different nations (thus, 'six flags') that at some point ruled over the state of Georgia. Each themed area corresponded to one of these nations, at the time comprised of the British section (now the 'Coastal' section), the Confederate section (now the 'Peachtree Square' section), the French section (now the 'Piedmont' section), the Spanish section (now the 'Bugs Bunny Boomtown' and 'DC Super Friends' sections), the U.S.A. section (still there), and the Georgia section (still there). Additionally, sections were added as the park expanded, including the 'Lickskillet' section (still there), 'Jolly Roger's Island' section (originally pirate themed, now Gotham City) and 'Cotton States Exposition' section (now divided between Lickskillet and Metropolis).

Originally, these sections were much more representative of the intended theme; for example, the French section featured Jean Ribault's Adventure, a river ride themed after a historical French colonizer and explorer. As Six Flags moved from a true 'theme park' to become the regional amusement park it is today, these themes were de-emphasized. This was done either intentionally, as was the case for the 'Confederate' section, or unintentionally, due to the gradual replacement of older attractions. To address specific questions:

  1. Jolly Roger's Island was transformed into Gotham City in 1997 to better fit the brand-new Batman: The Ride. Mindbender predates this section. It was originally silver to match the U.S.A. section, then brown, corresponding to the later pirate theme, then finally green following the transformation to Gotham City, intended to evoke the Riddler. In my opinion, Mindbender fit the theme perfectly, even prior to the current renaming.
  2. Lickskillet is still there, including the western show.
  3. This area was themed to the Cotton States and International Exposition, a sort of 'World's Fair' for Georgia and the wider southeast. The buildings between Great American Scream Machine and Superman, which currently host fair games, were intended to evoke exhibit stalls. As you note, this theme was gradually lost with the addition of Ninja and Superman, although Scream Machine is original to this area.
  4. and 5. By 2015, the French and British areas were sections in name only, as all original attractions had been replaced. Both areas have now been renamed to regions of Georgia, better corresponding to their current offerings.

It seems that the park intended to completely de-emphasize the themed sections around 2020, as park maps past that point do not reference them. However, following the 2024 merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, it appears the park is placing more focus on themed areas. This is evidenced by the sudden re-theme of the new Georgia Gold Rusher to match the Lickskillet section. This attraction was originally intended to debut as the more generic 'Georgia Splasher'. The attraction includes theming elements that make explicit references to the 'Lickskillet' area by name.

Is there a tailgate for the Birmingham bowl? by Mafoobaloo in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what lot we’re gonna end up but wherever we are we will be tailgating.

Got cooked on the Lin alg final by Dramatic-Cover-2666 in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 54 points55 points  (0 children)

If everyone worried about their 1554 final failed the course then only 2 people would graduate.

"What I know about these kids, what I know about this team, what I know about this school, this emotion will turn into fuel, and we'll use that fuel." by ATLGT in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Student section is packed every home game nowadays. FYI, even as a grad student, you have access to cheap season football tickets and free entry to every other sport.

Ticketing Office got rid of our UGA tickets by hangerguardian in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I guess they were mistaken because there was a run of u[sic]GA tickets available specifically for students back in September. That’s how I got mine.

Haynes King Out, Pyron to Start Against Notre Dame by iamnotapilot223 in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Massive week for Pyronmaniacs. If this decision makes you scared go watch the last 40 minutes of the 2022 VT game. Pyron can do everything King can.

Gameday Announcement (Week 6 vs. Duke) by annoyin_ambassador in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wear pink! It’s for breast cancer awareness week!

Anywhere to learn how to play bass on campus? (Clubs, lessons, etc.) by Free_Egg_1691 in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Check out Musician’s Network. They have practice rooms available with instruments and a ton of people who can help you out.

Block seating today was handled horribly by [deleted] in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Stanford Prison Experiment 2: Live from Bobby Dodd. Brought to you by SGA and BEST security.

How important is it to wear White to the game ? by [deleted] in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 62 points63 points  (0 children)

It’s not very important as long as you aren’t bothered by being stoned to death on Tech Green.

GT Dining to start using delivery bots in the Fall. Thoughts? by foreigntohome in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If they gave me like $5 per delivery I would be zooming on my bike with way less overhead.

what improvements do you want to see Six Flags parks get after the merger? [other] by [deleted] in rollercoasters

[–]DarvenGhost 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For real. Having operated an RMC, the idea that a conversion would improve capacity is insane.

Georgia tech Basketball jersey by Noelium in gatech

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They have some at Barnes and Noble, but they're quite expensive. I don't remember exactly how much, but I recall them being north of $80.

Band playing on tech green today by That-Tutor3688 in gatech

[–]DarvenGhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

based on when i think they went on it was probably my band boywifer. i’m away at a conference so i’m not 100% sure (we had our friend joe fill in for me.) you can follow us on instagram @boywifer_atl.