Riding the coaster is less about the adrenaline and more about the performative act of breaking a "safe" reputation.
Fed up with his reputation for being dependable but dull, Cory seeks to reinvent himself. [S2E16] Danger Boy
I. Introduction
Usually the arbiter of logic and safety, Feeny’s decision to join Cory’s rebellion highlights the universal nature of the mid-life (or late-life) crisis. III. The Roller Coaster as a Crucible Riding the coaster is less about the adrenaline
The climax of the episode—riding the "supposedly terrifying" roller coaster—serves as the physical manifestation of their psychological breakthrough. [S2E16] Danger Boy