Gallimaufry#145

Just a gallimaufry of AI-generated photos, real photos and ramblings 📸

 HIGH-TEA BUFFET WITH GIRLFRIENDS

Top left to right—Indian fish curry, Thai prawns, baked potatoes

Middle left to right—aloo ghobi with mattar, fried Siamese rice noodles, chicken kurma

Bottom left to right—lamb varuval, meatball with cream cheese, oyster sauce tofu

FROM THE TRAVEL ARCHIVES

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD 1990

Throwback to one of the most heart-pounding moments at Universal Studios, California.

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I was way too scared to take a picture myself during the Jaws ride, so I found this one online to show what it's like when a massive shark leaps out of the water, just inches from your boat. 

The screams, the water splashes, and that sudden surge of adrenaline – it was all too real! 

Definitely a ride that has you gripping the edge of your seat and reconsidering every ocean swim you've ever taken.

After seeing the Jaws movie, I was too terrified to even be in a swimming pool – it might sound ridiculous, but it was a fear that took me a long time to shake off!

Bruce

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Bruce, the hanging shark at Universal Studios Hollywood, is a replica of the mechanical shark used in Steven Spielberg’s iconic movie “Jaws.” Spielberg named the shark “Bruce” after his lawyer at the time. The original Bruce was notoriously unreliable during filming, but it became a beloved symbol of the movie. The replica of Bruce was displayed at Universal Studios Hollywood from 1975 to 1990. It was initially located in the Visitor Entertainment Center and later moved to the docks next to the Warlord Tower1. After some time, it was relocated to the entrance of the studio tour, where it remained until 2014. In celebration of the Studio Tour’s 60th anniversary, Universal Studios Hollywood has brought back the iconic hanging shark as part of the tour. Visitors can now see Bruce once again, along with other classic elements from the park’s history. 

Have you seen the movie “Jaws”?

Miami Vice

Remember the TV show Miami Vice? I recall a high-speed boat chase and explosive action scenes—it was like stepping straight into an episode of Crockett and Tubbs' thrilling adventures.

KITT

Remember Knight Rider? Seeing KITT and talking to us with that iconic voice and flashing red scanner was absolutely thrilling—like being part of an action-packed Knight Rider episode!

Earthquake

A massive surge of water would cascade down a sloped area, mimicking a broken water main, and rush towards the ride vehicle. This created the illusion that the tram was about to be flooded, but the water would be redirected just before reaching the guests.

The Earthquake ride at Universal Studios Hollywood was one of the most exciting and immersive attractions in the 1990s. Based on the 1974 film Earthquake, it was part of the studio tour and simulated a massive quake in the San Francisco subway system. Guests experienced shaking ground, collapsing structures, gushing water, and even a derailed subway car. The ride was an impressive display of practical effects, showing how Hollywood creates disaster movie magic.