The "Feel The Heat" exhibit at the Science Museum of Alabama was shut down Thursday after yet another child was badly burned while taking part in the interactive display. "I told 'em it was a bad idea when they were putting the damn thing in." Rocky Blythwood, a long time custodian at the museum told me as he and others disassembled the giant working stove top that was supposed to teach kids about the wonders of thermal dynamics. "In hindsight, maybe it was an ill-advised educational tool." Museum coordinator Mary Higgens-Clark said at a press conference held outside of Alabama Regional Burn Unit or A.R.B.U as it is known to pyromaniacs and that quiet weird guy at work.
Others defended the display. Roger Barrett, CEO of Heatwerks Inc. the parent company of Facegrillerz said, "I blame the kids. They go to the museum and get all hopped up on sugar and then get themselves burnt." I asked how the recent rash of incidents would affect plans for the upcoming "World of Bear Traps" exhibit scheduled to open this summer. "We've already sent back the really strong springs that came with the traps." Higgens-Clark was quick to point out, before adding, "There is no reason that any parent should feel the least bit hesitant about bringing their children to the museum."
Now that the giant stove has been turned off and the smell of burning flesh is quickly blending with the smells of cotton candy and cracker jacks, the laughter of children will once again soon be filling the halls of the museum. Laughter.......................and the occasional scream.
Others defended the display. Roger Barrett, CEO of Heatwerks Inc. the parent company of Facegrillerz said, "I blame the kids. They go to the museum and get all hopped up on sugar and then get themselves burnt." I asked how the recent rash of incidents would affect plans for the upcoming "World of Bear Traps" exhibit scheduled to open this summer. "We've already sent back the really strong springs that came with the traps." Higgens-Clark was quick to point out, before adding, "There is no reason that any parent should feel the least bit hesitant about bringing their children to the museum."
Now that the giant stove has been turned off and the smell of burning flesh is quickly blending with the smells of cotton candy and cracker jacks, the laughter of children will once again soon be filling the halls of the museum. Laughter.......................and the occasional scream.
1 comment:
Interesting and nice post.
Anne
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