hmmm

Wait. Are you under the impression that that flimsy 1.5in tube-steel, the steps leading up to it, and the sheet-metal platform connected to that are somehow load-bearing for the Ferris Wheel itself?

This setup all rides on/is a trailer with outriggers like you'll find on construction equipment.

Sure, that's all hidden by the platform that's literally there for no other reason than to support the riders as they enter and leave the ride, but if your county inspectors don't know to check the outriggers first, you've got problems, so many problems, none of which have anything to do with these particular carnies.

Edit: One of the outriggers, one of several, promise, to the right of the stair. You'll notice there is no BS between it and the ground, as it itself is height-adjustable.

Regulations are so hindering

Carney caravan is probably based out of Texas.

Ferris wheel about to become a tilt-a-whirl.

All you muthafuckas are gonna die.

Adds to the thrill

I agree with the other guy this is likely just the pedestrian platform, BUT imo never go on rides outside 1st world countries.

Does the US qualify?
Every day from May through September in each year between 1990–2010 had an average of 20 injuries by amusement park guests under 18 years of age that required hospitalization.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_amusement_park_accidents
- Accidents listed here are caused by one of the following:
  Negligence on the part of the guest. This can be refusal to follow specific ride safety instructions, or deliberate intent to violate park rules.
  The result of a guest's known, or unknown, health issues.
  Negligence on the part of the park, either by ride operator or maintenance safety instructions, or deliberate intent to violate park rules
  And clicking through the links, they generally add:
  Act of God or a generic accident (e.g. slipping and falling), that is not a direct result of an action on anybody's part.

I don't know why others go to county fairs, but I go because it's like a huge party with one central theme of "it'll probably be fine...we hope".

Teen gangs bear mace people all the time now at our annual summer carnival. Gotta love that social decay.
- What the fuck?

I fancy some Jenga game now, anyone?

I’ve seen homes with less support on the foundation columns.

Homes don't have a massive wheel spinning on them.
Anyway, this is support just for the platform/stairs. Go to a fair/carnival sometime, the outriggers for the ride itself are massive, and use massive feet/shoes, similar to what you'll see on cranes.

wait til you see what some houses sit on!