Safe amusement

In trolling for Illinois state park news, I came across this press release from the Illinois Department of Labor concerning amusement park safety. A serious subject for sure, but the release leaves room for a lot of witty asides. (Tip: "Follow all instructions given to you by the ride operator." Aside: "But it's hard to understand carnies.") Anyway, I've been fortunate enough to have spent many weekends near the Ohio River town of New Matamoras, Ohio. There carnival rides are folded up and stored in every alley, vacant lot and backyard. It's hard to imagine intense oversight, but apparently someone is out there inspecting these contraptions. Thankfully.