In Memory of Astroworld: 1968 - 2005

Here's something you won't find on ARNR. A tribute "bite" for a park that's soon to be gone - forever: The Thrill is Gone

Feel free to post any of your own memories / comments about this.

AA
(Yes, of course, in some ways we blame ARNR)

ARNR Rips Holiday World and Earns New Acronym

I just CAN'T believe it. After EVERYTHING Holiday World has done to provide us with a QUALITY park for our families, ARNR has to twist their blog into some kind've Satanic sickness! Are there NO boundaries? Is there NO END to them being:

Absolutely

Revolting

N

Reviling

(?)

Since Holiday World (and all the good people like Paula etc) work so hard to provide us with our (arguably) MOST beloved park, for the LIFE of me... FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT'S GOOD and DECENT!!!.. I don't know HOW enthusiasts can stay on good terms with ARNR. People PLEASE explain your position - if you even HAVE one.

AA

AAArn&r is working, check this out!

My source that was reluctant to look at ARNR, saw it today, and there has been no new activity for 4 days. We are winning the war guys! Keep boycotting, and check out a real coaster site www.cnajunkies.com Sign up and make ARNR disappear! You know you can't resist the good!

Katie, locked and loaded with the serum gun.

Brittany Lynn Likes ARNR

What better reason could you possibly need to stay away from it?

AA

ARNR not making fun of the Bengals?

My source has just confirmed that ARNR isn't making fun of the Bengals. Wow, I think they have lost it. ARNR join us, and learn to be calm, and not bullies. You know you want to.

Katie, the AAARNR doc on call

Go to a Real Coaster Site

We thought it'd be helpful for people to know where they can find a real coaster site. Most people there hate ARNR just like we do. Here's to CnA Junkies.

(We're certain ARNR will being making fun of it soon)

AA

For the Record: We Officially Support All Podcasts

Unlike what we've recently heard about ARNR smacking Thrillnet's podcast, here at AAARNR we're great fans of all podcasts. Being big fans of Clint Novak, we were previously torn over the way he was treated at a particular website. Once again, we plan on tuning in to Clint, Will, and all other coaster-related podcasts... continuously, and if possible... simultaneously.

However, we would appreciate them not making fun of the Alveys.

Why can't we be friends?

AA

Avid's Gone, You Could Be Next

Don't bug Jack, or you're gone.

AA

Japan Trip Returnees Open Forum About ARNR

Although we were certain the Japan trip people wouldn't be too happy about how they were being scoffed by ARNR, we're now realizing that many of them are more angry than what we originally thought. We admit we do a lot of goofing around (w/ esoteric exchanges etc.) here on AAARNR, but we're going to take a bit of a breather and allow any Japan returnees the opportunity to vent their true feelings about ARNR on the comment section of this article. You're welcome to use your real names, though we'd highly recommend not doing that since you'll make yourself subject to further derision.

Hope this proves to be a service to express yourselves.

AA

Funpark Founder Remains Steadfast Against ARNR

Or at least we think that's what's meant by recent post update. At any rate, JL57/JackM50 refuses to waste time waiting for an apology from ARNR. We'd link you to the site but we can't figure out how. It probably has something to do with copying links and opening windows.

AA

Japan Trip Enthusiasts Get Stinkin' Mad and Pull Plug on ARNR

Yep... and it's about time. To all Japan trip enthusiasts: You'll feel welcome here.

We hate'm too

(However, we'd legitimately like to see the Day 14 pictures, if possible)

AA

My First Article

This is my first article and I'm not sure what all to say. AA encouraged me to do this so I did. I just want to say that those ARN&R guys are mean and I'm not going back there anymore. I think the Duran Duran bit is what pushed me over the edge.

Jim

"ARNR Fan" Gets Banned from AAARNR

After a deep, heart-felt struggle, it's been decided that the one known as "ARNR Fan" is now officially BANNED from this site. It's not in our nature to ban people, since we're typically respectful of people's views and tastes. This individual, however, has just gone too far. Though some presented the argument "keep in mind he's one of the only regular readers you have on the site" - we're sticking to our guns. We'd rather have a site that nobody reads than have a site that HE reads. For those of you who feel he was a contributor here and enjoyed his rantings, we apologize.

We realize that this will change the dynamic of this site considerably. Although we're thankful in some ways for his frank input, the decision has been made (the council has voted) and he's gone, never to return again (ever).

This is probably an appropriate time to explain our reasonings behind the "banning" of this individual. Our sources tell us that he e-mailed a written message to someone. This person (whom he shouldn't have been e-mailing to begin with) opened the unwanted e-mail and discovered a written message. The person discovering the message then forwarded the e-mail to someone else. When that person received it... he read it. It's a shame that all this is going on. Once again, we feel it's in the best interest of this site to permenantly BAN "ARNR fan."

There are some rumors going around that some on this site feel like he SHOULDN'T have been banned. Those rumors need to stop. We know that people have their sentimental favorite contributors, but what must be done must be done. Be certain that the AAARNR administration team has been deliberating about this for quite some time. Besides literally losing sleep over this, several members of the team have become physically ill. Be mindful that our site is read by numerous people within the coaster community industry and that flagrant posters, if allowed to continue in their "ways," can prove detrimental to us ever being able to host any kinds of events at parks.

We're certain if all those reading this knew all the facts about the situation they'd side with the decision that's been made. On my own part, I even made a phone call to a member of my family (my mother) about the decision before "pulling the plug" (so to speak). It's our stated goal that as many people as possible will be able peruse the information found on this site without this ever having to happen again. Somehow, we should all be able to enjoy the company of other like-minded people who hate ARNR without the kind of flagrancies going on that make the experience of coming here less enjoyable. Once again, if this decision has offended anyone, we're sorry, but it just has to be this way.

Since we are in no way are trying to depreciate the fond memories that people have of ARNR fan, we're going to let his existing posts remain on the site. The posts themselves are now forever archived and nothing can change that, like the good times they represent to some. Some will likely read them and say "if they represent good times, why does it have to end this way?" Never mind that, what's done is done. There are principles that have to be maintained in order for this to be the quality site that people know and love. If you have any more questions about this decision, or any other decisions pertaining to AAARNR's website, feel free to email us and, if need be, we can spend hours (or even days) discussing it. Until people are ready to discuss this issue like adults, however, let's be of one mind in getting back to our usual pursuit of bringing down ARNR.

AA
Moderator

Boycott Halts ARNR's Production for Two Weeks

Rumor has it that ARNR is slowing down significantly as a result of YOUR boycott. Our sources say that for an entire two weeks no articles were posted. Also, we understand they were forced to post a very uncharacteristic "apology."

While this apology is a start... we're now going to be waiting for them to apologize for EVERY OTHER article they've EVER posted... and then, for them to shut completely down.

Until then... keep the boycott alive.

AA

Expert Says "Boycott Brings Balance"

A noted psychologist (affectionately known by her followers as "Ask Beth") recently stated in a public forum that AAARNR is "bringing balance" to coasterdom. Though ARNR authors are yet to admit it, she states that it's clear the "blog is having an impact" (The ARNR authors could not be reached for comment - if they could, they'd probably be in complete and utter denial, being the slime and stench that they truly are... repugnant, gutter vacuuming, lickers-of-hair-lice-off-used-combs communists).

AA

My Summer and ARNR

Now that my kids are back in school, I thought I'd talk about my summer. Initially, I had plans
(as always) to chain-ride coasters at a fervant pace while dragging my family all over the country in a rented RV (on a maxed-out credit card).

While we were in the planning stages, however, those words, attitudes, and of course "articles" of ARNR kept running through my head. Themes like neglectful (even abusive) dads forcing kids on rides (or leaving them in cars - etc).

So this year, we didn't do all that. This year... we went to the beach.

Some of you know that California's central coast is one of the most beautiful locations in the world. From Shell Beach to Morro Bay to San Simeon... the landscape is awe-inspiring. No wonder Mr. Hearst would settle for no other place to build his historic "castle." Between swimming/board games with the kids, and long sunset walks/talks on the beach holding hands with my wife - this has been a summer that my family will never forget. My wife and kids have expressed that they feel "closer to me than ever before." This summer's activities have spawned adulation such as "every summer should be like this..." and... "you're our dream dad."

In short...

THANKS ARNR.

You've RUINED my LIFE.

AA

Tracking ARNR Members Proves Successful

Fellow Americans, as you know, several members of AAARNR were recently out tracking
(or as we like to say "trekking") those ARNR jerks. Most of you already know that we were able to confiscate some towels as well as some kind of strange t-shirt. We also were able to rummage through some garbage cans outside of their hotel rooms in order to find out any information we deem necessary to help our cause. Aside from some credit card receipts and used dental floss, we thought our efforts were proving futile until we discovered - the car/automobile being used by one of the authors of that sickly site. Upon opening the door of the car an rummaging around we discovered - a CD "collection" (and we use the term loosely). Thumbing through the collection we said to one another; "What kind of truly twisted, disturbed individuals are we REALLY dealing with?" NONE of us had EVER even HEARD of ANY of these "groups" (?) Many will recall that ARNR recently promoted an event using the band Def Leppard as a kind of promotional aid. Well, get this... there was not ONE DEF LEPPARD CD IN THE COLLECTION. NOT EVEN PYROMANIA! While the "Rock of Ages is still rolling" with a one-armed drummer, these liars continue to misrepresent themselves and deceive their readers into thinking they're something they're not. Also NOT to be seen were ANY OTHER KICK-HEINE bands like OZZY, KISS, or even POISION. As far as we're concerned, this RIPS the LID off ANY SEMBLANCE of "IMAGE" those LOSERS have tried to maintain. I don't know how anyone can read this FACTUAL information and still think those twerps are "cool."

More to come. Much more.

AA

Sad day for trekkies :-(

It's a sad day for the enthusiast community

James Doohan (Scotty) of Star Trek fame is dead.at the young age of 85.

Everyone loved Scotty, Scotty could do anything and was in fact the real star of Star Trek. When he was needed, He was there!

Now he's no longer here to HOLD IT TOGETHER.

Everyone knows real enthusiast are Trekkies also. We shall truly mourn his loss but celebrate his beam up to Heaven.

It would be generous if ARN&R would leave us alone at our time of mourning. (Like that's ever going to happen until we destroy them). And let us grieve in our own ways until we can find another original hero. Maybe Spock!

I truely feel that another piece of what we are is missing and I was just getting over the loss of Deforest Kelly (BONES/Doc).

Long live Scotty's spirit, He was proof anything is possible! Even the defeat of the evil Romulans that are ARN&R

Funky, Running out of Trek originals to dress up as.

AAARNR blamed for stolen t-shirt and beach towels

My sources have told me that ARNR thinks we stole their precious indie t-shirt, and beach towels. Well it happens, looks like someone is out of a t-shirt. And they had to actually had to spend money and buy their own new HW t-shirts. Great PR for the park! They have to make some money somehow.

Katie

Tracking the ARNR authors

Sources have revealed that several of the ARNR authors are traveling. That being the case,
we're going to take it upon ourselves to "track" them. Soon we will have numerous new "angles"
from which to... "report."

Funky (our field reporter) has informed us that there is some infighting going on at ARNR about whether they should / shouldn't like or even discuss Star Trek / Star Wars. It's obvious that we're beginning to have an impact on them. Predictions are also coming in about ARNR's demise being sooner than what even WE anticipated.

Remain strong and American while we track those... ones...
We'll have more to report on soon (what they eat, where they sleep, what their hobbies are - things about their families - - - all kinds of juicy items). Everything you need to know in order to better - know how to - stay away from them.

AA / Funky
(*Tina... be good while we're gone. We're trusting you)