Kennywood is the Pits (625 hits)
Category: GeneralRating: 1.23 on 12 reviews (Rate this item) (V)
Submitted by cnympho247 (View user info) at 2004-06-06 22:31:28 EDT
You may think going to amusement parks is one of the fun things to do in life. For an outsider, yes that's true. But you have not seen the horror of inside these places. I have been one of those work slaves for three years at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. I don't mean to complain about Kennywood. Yes it is fun to go to, but horrible to work at. I am someone who thinks of others when it comes to serving food just because think about it. Would you want someone disturbing your food in a disgusting manner? I honestly don't think so.
There's two things I could complain about greatly. That only deals with hours and my fellow co-workers which I am sure that you do not want to hear. This is intended to warn you about what they do there.
1. If an apple or food item is dropped on the floor, you are supposed to pick it up. Then wash it to sell to a willing costumer. Ok, I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want something that came off of the floor. The five-second rule does not apply.
2. Strawberries are not cut while having gloves on. This is a big health violation. Your icky germs get on these things. Also, they do not check to see if they are ripe enough to sell. You sell what you have.
3. Young crazy girls go into the back of the stand and take off her sock and shoe. You probably know where I am going here. She picked at her feet and then did not wash her hands.
4. Another girl, likes to serve bad food to assholes. I don't like her but I don't blame her in wanting to. She has actually succeeded in this. Example 1: For our fudge brownies and cream, a bug fell on the brownie, instead of crediting it, she put ice cream on it and claimed it was a sprinkle. Example 2: this girl took a candy apple and bit into it. Not a nibble bit but a big ass one, dipped it in the candy again. Some idiot didn't check the apple and proceeded to buy it.
5. The people that come there are another. I leave you with some dumbass questions with so desired replies that could not actually be said.
"Where's the exit?"
"The same way you came in."
"What's that brownie over there?"
"Umm...a brownie"
"Do you sell fries or funnel cakes?"
"Does it look like we have that?"
"You have coffee don't you?"
"Nooo the machine behind me pumps out water from my ass."
If you were in the same position as me, you would be disgusted with this place too.
Moral of the story: Stay loving the entertainment and fun of riding on the rides, but never be sucked into their mockery of being a working slave. You'll dislike yourself in the morning.
User Reviews
Submitted by Donitsu2002 (user info) at 2004-07-12 22:41:40 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
haha, good shizzle.
Submitted by RaptorGTA (user info) at 2004-06-07 11:51:42 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
I hate Kennywood....
I havnt been there in years...and from what i hear..Im not missing much.
But a good post.
Submitted by Pittdude (user info) at 2004-06-07 11:42:05 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Phantom's Revenge.....very original name
Submitted by Can_Always_Trust_A_Liar (user info) at 2004-06-07 11:34:46 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I was gonna give this a +1, but it brought back memories of going to Kennywood. My family used to go there every summer. I haven't been there in a while. What did they ever end up relacing the Steel Phantom with?
Submitted by Envenom (user info) at 2004-06-07 11:32:11 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I used to work at Sea World in Cleveland and it sucked ass. I ran the snowcone/smoothie booth, and of course it's only open during the summertime. Nothing better than being hot, sweaty and sticky.
Submitted by Pittdude (user info) at 2004-06-07 09:16:43 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
I live in Oakland and make a yearly trip to Kennywood (mostly for lack of anything else to do in Western Pennsylvania.....
I may skip this year
Submitted by moneyshot (user info) at 2004-06-07 01:09:13 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
It was ok.
Submitted by zxcvvcxz (user info) at 2004-06-07 00:45:49 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I work at Lakemont Park, a few hours away from Kennywood. Trust me, you have it easy and your park is a shining beacon of professionality and cleanliness. +2 because working at an amusement park is not at all fucking amusing.
Submitted by wijormiclat (user info) at 2004-06-06 23:02:51 EDT (#)
Ranking: -1
If at first you don't succeed, you should probably quit because writing isn't your thing.
Submitted by Disektor (user info) at 2004-06-06 22:37:22 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Work stories are the best.
Submitted by Metal_Immortal (user info) at 2004-06-06 22:37:06 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
I work at Coney Island in Cincinnati and it's the best job ever. I don't have to talk to any customers at all.
Submitted by maiorano84 (user info) at 2004-06-06 22:34:14 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
"What's that brownie over there?"
"Umm...a brownie"
Sorry, but I laughed. That was good. Just squeaked by with that +2, Nympho.
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