A closer look
Nothing pairs quite so beautifully with a mediocre plate of overpriced chicken tenders like simulated meteorological terror. While kids think the roaring mechanical elephants and sudden indoor lightning strikes are just harmless, magical entertainment, it is actually a masterful piece of psychological dining economics. The abrupt noise and sensory overload subconsciously stress out the diners, speeding up their chewing and discouraging lingering conversation. It is a brilliant, slightly evil corporate tactic to cycle screaming toddlers out the door so they can seat the next paying family.
