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Six Flags Bans Influencer for Life After Nugget Challenge on Millennium Force
5/31/2026, 8:43:34 PM
Life Ban After Nugget Challenge on Millennium Force
On May 19 2026, YouTuber Allen Ferrell posted a video of himself attempting to eat a 10-piece McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets order while riding Cedar Point’s Millennium Force roller coaster in Sandusky, Ohio. The clip shows Ferrell hiding the box in his clothing, pulling nuggets out during the 310-foot drop, and swallowing seven before the ride stops. Six Flags, Cedar Point’s corporate owner, announced a lifetime ban from all its parks on May 29 2026, citing a breach of the park’s Code of Conduct.
Safety Policy Context
Millennium Force, opened in 2000, was the first “giga-coaster,” reaching 310 feet and 93 mph. Cedar Point’s ride-safety policy prohibits any loose articles on rides, labeling food a choking hazard. The park’s FAQ requires riders to store belongings in lockers or pockets before boarding. The policy is applied uniformly across Six Flags locations.
Official Statements & Responses
Six Flags spokesperson Tony Clark said the park prioritizes safety and enforces a zero-tolerance stance on unsafe conduct. He explained that the ride safety policy bars any loose items, including food, because they pose choking risks. The park added that guests who breach the Code of Conduct will be denied entry to its locations.
Criticism & Opposition
Public reaction ranged from safety concerns to criticism of the ban’s severity. Some viewers questioned the “zero tolerance” stance, asking “where’s the fun in that?” and called the punishment disproportionate to a stunt. Ferrell reported receiving death threats after the video spread. Critics also noted the broader trend of influencers seeking risky challenges for viral attention.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Safety is a cornerstone of our business and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior.” — Tony Clark, Six Flags spokesperson
- “Our ride safety policy strictly prohibits all loose articles on rides, including food which can become a choking hazard.” — Tony Clark, Six Flags spokesperson
- “I had no idea that eating a 10-piece chicken nugget on a rollercoaster would be a national headline, but here we are,” — Allen Ferrell, YouTuber
- “I was hanging on really I was hanging on very tight to the nuggets and I was worried that I would choke, but I was willing to put myself in that position just to make the video.” — Allen Ferrell
- “we did fail the challenge.” — Allen Ferrell
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the video’s view count, citing “hundreds of thousands,” “more than 691,000,” “almost 800,000,” and “millions” of views. All agree Ferrell ate seven nuggets, but the exact view total remains unclear. Additionally, some articles describe Six Flags as Cedar Point’s parent company, while others reference Cedar Point’s independent policies, creating an inconsistent corporate picture.
