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xkcd #2973: Ferris Wheels (xkcd.com)

submitted 3 months ago by schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de to c/xkcd@lemmy.world

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They left the belt drive in place but switched which wheel was powered, so people could choose between a regular ride, a long ride, and a REALLY long ride.

https://explainxkcd.com/2973/

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[–] I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world 17 points 3 months ago (5 children)

It's basically a clock but with three faces.

[–] MyNameIsRichard@lemmy.ml 16 points 3 months ago (2 children)

and a lot more screaming!

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago

Your clocks don't scream?

Wait, do they not pour blood at the stroke of midnight either?

[–] I_Miss_Daniel@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

That's just the tremolo wheel.

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