Waterparks vs Trampoline Parks

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family

In this episode of Smash Boom Best, actor Marina Squarciotti and lawyer Eli K. Oliphant debate the merits of water parks versus trampoline p

Key takeaways

• Water parks offer inclusive fun for all ages, including young children and elderly visitors, thanks to splash pads and lazy rivers.
• Trampoline parks are criticized for being less accessible due to height requirements and potential safety concerns like germs and injuries.

Main topics

• Accessibility of recreational activities across age groups
• Seasonal vs. year-round entertainment options

Notable quotes

"Water parks make all your dreams and wishes come true."

"You must be this tall to ride so many of those things."

Conclusion

Marvin crowned water parks as Smash Boom Best, citing their inclusivity,

Transcript preview

Speaker 8 (0:01) Lemonada. Speaker 4 (0:07) Brains on Universe. Speaker 8 (0:11) Thinking critically is more important than ever. That's why we make Smash Boom best. We want every kid to know how to spot a good argument and how to call out a logical fallacy. But none of it is possible without your support. Seriously, we could disappear if our listeners don't step up. But that part is easy. Just join Smarty Pass. You'll get access to ad-free versions of our shows, special online hangs with our crew, discounts on merch, and more. Plus, you'll feel great knowing you're helping us pay our debaters, sound designers, writers, and more. Join now at smartypass.org. Thank you. Now, it's showtime. Speaker 4 (0:49) From the brains behind Brains On, it's Smash Boom Best. The Speaker 5 (0:55) show for people with big opinions. Speaker 8 (0:58) Hi, I'm Molly Bloom, and this is Smash Boom Best, the show where we take two things, smash them together, and ask you to decide which one is best. Today, it's park versus park. One is a splashy place with slides and waves. The other, a bounce house with games and obstacles. Yeah, we're debating water parks and trampoline parks. Here to make a splash for the wonderful world of water parks is actor Marina Squarciotti. A Speaker 2 (1:24) big wave from Chicago. I cannot wait to dive in and tell you all about the cool things that water parks have to offer. So buckle up, because I'm about to make a splash. Ooh, Speaker 8 (1:35) and here to leap into action for Team Trampoline Parks, it's lawyer and former competitive debater Eli K. Oliphant. I'm here to get a jump on things. Oh, and we should point out that you two are married. Are you sure your relationship won't get in the way of your debate today? Oh, it definitely will. Hard Speaker 3 (1:55) to say. Speaker 8 (1:57) Our judge today is Marvin from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Marvin has four cats, plays Ultimate Frisbee for his school, loves orange chicken, and has a 3D printer at home. Hi, Marvin. Hi, Speaker 5 (2:09) it's great to be here. Speaker 8 (2:10) So what kind of stuff do you 3D print? I Speaker 5 (2:12) mostly print figurines from video games, like Pokemon figurines and figurines from a video game called Hollow Knight. Speaker 8 (2:22) Okay. Speaker 5 (2:23) But I also print some fidgets, too. Very Speaker 8 (2:25) cool. So you also are a musician. What instruments do you play? I Speaker 5 (2:30) play piano, drum set, and percussion in my school band. Speaker 8 (2:34) Fun. What's your favorite percussion instrument in school band? Probably Speaker 5 (2:38) the Speaker 8 (2:39) chimes. Oh, very fun. So that's where it's kind of like, whoo, and it's a nice little accent? No, that's the big bells that hit with hammers. Those are cool. I sound like big. Yeah. Okay. That's really cool. Do you have to count a lot of rests in bands? A lot. To wait for your big moment and you come in with those cool chimes. What's your favorite thing about playing Ultimate Frisbee? Speaker 5 (3:05) Just the spirit that everybody has while playing the sport. That's really cool. Everybody's super nice. Even when one team is losing by a lot, everybody's very supportive. Speaker 8 (3:16) That's really cool. Well, which park will Marvin pick? We are eager to find out, but first, the rules of the game. Every debate consists of four rounds, the Declaration of Greatness, the micro round, the sneak attack, and the final six. After each round, our judge, Marvin, will award points to the team that impresses him the most, but he'll keep his decisions top secret until the end of the debate. Listeners, we want you to judge too. Mark down your points as you listen. At the end of the show, head to our website, smashboom.org, and vote for whichever team you think won. Okay, Marina, Eli, and Marvin, are you ready? Let's go. I'm ready. Let's go. Let's do this. All right. Then it's time for the Declaration of Greatness. Speaker 8 (4:02) In this round, our debaters will present a well-crafted, immersive argument in favor of their side. Then they'll each have 30 seconds to rebut their opponent's statements. We flipped a coin, and Marina, you're up first. Tell us why Wet n' Speaker 2 (4:15) Wild is the way to go. Let me paint you a picture of pure joy. It's summer, and there's no school, so already we're off to a pretty great start. It's beautiful outside, and you are ready for an adventure. But... Speaker 2 (4:31) hot to touch the metal on the playground, and there are too many mosquitoes for a walk, enter the water park. Speaker 2 (4:42) The perfect way to play on a summer day, whether you're 10 or 15 or maybe 35. Whatever kind of fun you're looking for, there's a water slide with your name on it. Grab your mat, lie back, cross your arms, and take on the spiral splash, whooshing your way down a twisty tunnel of watery fun all by yourself. But it's summer, and it's time to hang out with friends. So, grab an inner tube with your bestie and go down a ride together. More besties? No problem. Just hop on a four-person inner tube. Uh, who are you? Oh, sorry. Speaker 3 (5:28) Wrong inner tube. Speaker 2 (5:30) But maybe you're not here to relax and have fun. Maybe you want heart-pounding, palm-sweating, stomach-flopping thrills. Well, it's time for the drop shoot. Speaker 2 (5:49) After all that fun, it's time for a snack. And oh boy, are you in for a treat. There's funnel cake, hot dogs, french fries, a giant lemonade, dipping dots, fried Oreos, soft pretzels, nachos, pizza, candy churros, ice cream, and so much more. Honestly, if I had a genie, this meal would be my wish. Speaker 6 (6:09) Here's your buffet of the absolute best summer foods, Marina. Thanks, Speaker 2 (6:15) Magical Genie. Speaker 6 (6:16) Say, Marina, can I get a bite of that funnel cake? Speaker 2 (6:20) I'm afraid not, Magical Genie. But maybe get in line and get your own. Speaker 6 (6:26) Oh, man. Speaker 2 (6:29) Waterparks. The best of everything summer. Fun. Friends. Food. Speaker 2 (6:37) But the best rides don't just give you thrills. They give you skills. Look, us grown-ups aren't supposed to tell you this, but after you graduate, you may never need AP Calculus again. But swimming? That's a skill you'll use your whole life, which basically makes every water park summer school for swimming. Fun and learning? Your parents can't object. Speaker 6 (7:03) Today, we proudly award Marina Square Chati a diploma with the highest honors in swimming. With a minor in water sliding. Speaker 2 (7:13) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Yes, thank you. Speaker 4 (7:19) Mom, sorry to interrupt your big important podcast recording, but I don't want to go in the water. I'm scared of slimy seaweed and stingy jellyfish and fish nibbling on my toes. We're Speaker 2 (7:30) not going swimming at the beach, honey. It's watery fun with no jellyfish or seaweed or fish nibbling. Speaker 4 (7:38) That stinks for us fish. Oh, man. Water parks look so fun. Speaker 2 (7:42) I wish this fish could play there, too. Did you say wish? Hold on, my guy. Speaker 4 (7:48) Janie! Speaker 6 (7:50) I'm right here. You don't have to scream so loud. Speaker 2 (7:54) Oh, sorry. Could you grant this fish's wish to play at a water park? Speaker 6 (7:59) Of course. Now you are a human boy. Speaker 4 (8:05) Whoa! Knees are really weird round bumps in the middle of your legs, but now I can ride all the slides! Speaker 2 (8:14) Another amazing thing about water parks is there is fun for everyone. Your little brother can play on the splash pad. Grandma can float down the lazy river. Or you can go to a trampoline park and just, uh, bounce. Actually, scratch that. Baby brother can't jump because he's too little. And grandma's knees vote no. So I guess it's just you bouncing alone. Speaker 6 (8:46) Hey Marina, are you done with your wishes? Speaker 2 (8:49) Oh, hey Magical Genie. Yeah, totally. Why? I Speaker 6 (8:53) want to go play at the splash pad with Fish Boy over there. He looks like he's having a blast. Speaker 4 (9:01) And who knew opposable thumbs gave you a leg up in the world? This is not bad! Speaker 2 (9:07) Go for it. Honestly, I was