Step Right Up
Not been able to update the blog for ages, for the simple reason that internet connection is really unstable here. =(Anyway, I have so much to tell everyone. It’s been a blast working at Cedar Point so far. The hours are pretty long, but I don’t mind, cos’ I do need the money. I’ve been stationed at a games stall. It’s this game called “Unball” (Don’t ask. I have no idea what the name means). Players have to knock down 3 bottles with a beanbag. Looks simple enough, but it’s really not easy to do. On the average, I give out only 3 prizes a day! I give out furry dog dolls, which is a lot less attractive than the giant Family Guy dolls, and giant Spongebob Squarepants dolls that the guests love, so gotta make more noise to attract them.
Working hours are 9.30am to 9pm everyday, with an hour of break for the whole day. My job involves shouting the usual “KNOCK EM’ DOWN, WIN A PRIZE!” or “STEP RIGHT UP FOLKS!”, enticing the crowd to play the game. At US$2 for one try, it ain’t cheap. I once went a whole morning without anyone playing, despite shouting my lungs out, which was quite demoralizing. But sometimes, guests will actually spend US$50 on the game, without winning anything, which really puzzles me, since the dog doesn’t look like it’s worth that much.
To make time pass by faster, I have to continuously find ways to amuse myself. My stall is located to this diner with a 1950s American Diner theme (think Back to the Future), and it’s really entertaining, cos’ the waiters will come out and dance to “Celebrate Good Times” or “YMCA” every 15 minutes. So I’ve learnt the moves and memorized the lyrics. I’ve also gotten pretty proficient at juggling. “”Ka-chao-ing” guests has to be the best way to kill time. Boyfriends are easy targets. All you gotta do is say, “Hi Sir. Win a prize for your girlfriend?”, and their male egos won’t allow them to say no. Hahaha.
I feel terrible when people spend so much and still don’t get a prize though, especially little girls. They give you the puppy eyes and the “you-cheat-my-money” look when they don’t win anything. I try to tell myself they should hate the game, not me. =(
Getting my first off day tomorrow. Gonna take some of the rides and settle get quotations for a car in the afternoon. Can’t wait to ride the coasters! Woohoo!
It’s been good. I just miss eating good hawker fare though. Eating burgers everyday can really make you sick.
I want Balestier Bak Kut Teh. =p
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