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A popular YouTuber, Allen Ferrell, has been banned for life from all Six Flags amusement parks after a video of him eating chicken nuggets while riding the Millennium Force roller coaster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, went viral in May.
According to a spokesperson for Cedar Point, which is owned by Six Flags, the park has "zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior." The spokesperson emphasized that "safety is a cornerstone of our business," and the park's ride safety policy "strictly prohibits all loose articles on rides, including food which can become a choking hazard.
Ferrell’s video, posted May 19, has received hundreds of thousands of views on his YouTube channel. In the clip, he responds to a challenge from his followers to eat ten McDonald's chicken nuggets while riding the 93 mph Millennium Force coaster. To sneak the nuggets onto the ride, Ferrell hid them in his clothing, and during the ride, he attempted to eat all ten, dipping some in sauce despite the high speeds and G-forces.
After the ride, Ferrell admitted that he was only able to eat seven out of ten nuggets. He told Fox 8 News that he understood the park's decision, saying, "I get the park’s point with the ban... They just don’t want other people getting hurt on the ride." Ferrell added that he had been visiting Cedar Point since he was a child and hoped the ban would eventually be lifted.
Six Flags' code of conduct and safety guidelines specifically prohibit bringing loose items, including food, onto rides due to the risk of injury or choking. The company also stated that it does not work with content creators who violate these rules.
Ferrell, who is 26 and based near Detroit, said he plans to continue making challenge videos for his 1.86 million subscribers, but will try to avoid further bans. "Stay tuned," he told USA TODAY. "We’re not slowing down. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!? merch is dropping soon!"