A popular YouTuber who attempted to eat McDonald’s chicken nuggets on one of the country’s fastest roller coasters has been permanently banned from all Six Flags parks.
Allen Ferrell, a content creator with over 1.8 million YouTube subscribers, posted a video in May showing himself trying to eat ten chicken nuggets while riding Millennium Force at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio . The nearly 3-minute video quickly went viral, accumulating hundreds of thousands of views—and drawing the attention of park officials .
Six Flags confirmed that Ferrell has been banned for life from all its properties. Here are five key reasons the park chain took action, and how Ferrell has responded.
5 big reasons behind the ban
1. Food on rides is a safety violation
According to Six Flags, food and other loose items are strictly prohibited on roller coasters because they can create serious safety hazards . At speeds reaching 93 mph, loose objects—including chicken nuggets, dipping sauce, or dropped items—can become dangerous projectiles capable of injuring other riders .
“Safety is a cornerstone of our business, and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior,” a Six Flags spokesperson told Fox News Digital .
2. Park has clear Code of Conduct rules
Six Flags emphasized that guests who violate its Code of Conduct are not welcome in its parks. The company stated that this particular guest has been banned from all Six Flags parks for life . The merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair in 2024 placed Cedar Point—where the stunt took place—under the Six Flags umbrella .
3. Stunt posed choking and flight risks
Beyond the danger of flying objects, eating during a high-speed ride presents a significant choking hazard. Attempting to swallow food while experiencing intense G-forces and sudden drops could have led to a medical emergency requiring evacuation—potentially endangering other guests .
4. This wasn’t Ferrell’s first ride-eating stunt
Ferrell had previously posted a video in 2023 showing himself eating a McDonald’s sandwich on the same Millennium Force roller coaster . That earlier video reportedly received over 5 million views, suggesting a pattern of behavior that may have influenced the severity of the punishment.
5. No cooperation with rule-breaking creators
Six Flags also indicated that it does not work with content creators who violate park safety rules. By taking a public stand, the company appears to be sending a message that dangerous stunts for social media views will not be tolerated—even from major influencers .
How Ferrell responded
After learning about the lifetime ban, Ferrell struck a surprisingly understanding tone.
“I get the park’s point with the ban,” he told Fox 8 News. “They just don’t want other people getting hurt on the ride” .
Speaking to USA TODAY, Ferrell, 26, a Michigan resident, acknowledged that he knew the risks when he accepted the challenge. “This is what I signed up for,” he said. “I understand Cedar Point’s perspective. They don’t want others that aren’t professionals trying the challenges I do on a daily basis” .
Ferrell revealed that he has been visiting Cedar Point since childhood and expressed hope that the ban might eventually be lifted. However, he also made clear that he does not plan to stop creating content: “Stay tuned. We’re not slowing down” .
The stunt, in which Ferrell managed to eat only seven of ten nuggets during the approximately two-and-a-half-minute ride, drew mixed reactions online—from amusement to mockery of the sauce splash he experienced mid-ride .
