They sat down in it on purpose knowing what was about to happen though..
Screaming when you're so far away that it doesn't affect you is pointless imo. ON a side note I cant fucking stand people that screams like that, so I might be biased lol
ah come on now, u know we both aren't the smartest cookies in the world but you should be able to figure that out
1) People like to be reminded that they are mortal - why do you think people like to watch executions car crashes - car races the list is endless.
2) By making the decission to go on an amusement ride you make a concious dangerous but still controlled decission.
3) You know that you will be helpless when you are sitting in it and once its set in motion - that is part of the fun
4) The screaming is because an amusement ride - parachuting - bungee jumping makes you feel a little bit like you are dying, the body releases adrenaline which makes your fight or flight instinct kick in - its like deep deep racial memory.
5) by screaming you get somewhat back in control and its a natural stress reliever, when you come to an accident side and you have a guy/girl sitting there and she/he constantly talks worry about the one that just sits there and says nothing.