Which City Attractions Promise the Best Emotional Rush

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In today's profit-oriented society, it's all too easy to switch off and coast through the week in a grey haze. Even the intense drama of television soap operas does nothing to rouse us from our torpor – in vain we seek solace in drugs and alcohol, but chemicals are no substitute for real feelings. What can we do to inject some emotion into our jaded lives? Luckily, Melbourne can help with that.

Hoyts in Melbourne Central

When drama and excitement on television fails to arouse emotion, there's only one alternative: bigger screens and louder speakers. And there are few bigger screens and louder speakers than some of the theatres at Hoyts Cinema in Melbourne Central. Whether it's a romantic comedy, an action film or a horror film, the sheer volume of the backing music is guaranteed to make your heart beat faster. Here's a tip: drink a few cups of coffee or cans of energy drink before the movie – this will make it easier to feel excited.

Luna Park

Luna Park in St Kilda is an excellent place to go to simulate the feeling of danger. No matter how tired or burnt-out you are, the adrenalin rush you'll get from the rides will grab your interest – by force if necessary.



Try the rollercoasters or the fake drop rides, but avoid any ride that spins around – it'll just make you queasy. Speaking of queasy: eating food from the hot dog and fast food stands might be a more authentic experience of danger, but is not recommended.

Sunset over the Yarra

You're bone-tired and depressed – the artificial dangers of action films and rollercoasters are starting to feel like they're teasing you with the false promise of eternal rest. That's okay: being delirious with fatigue is one of the best mental states to experience beauty and romance. Take a fellow wage-slave of the opposite sex (or the same sex, if that's your thing) to one of the benches along Birrarung Marr in Federation Square and watch the sun set over the Yarra. The best part about this option is that all you need to do is sit and watch – no need to buy a ticket or strap yourself into anything, and you don't need to get up at all if you don't want to. Why not stay there all night, staring at the darkness, then watch the sunrise in the morning?



Of course, these aren't the only ways to experience emotion. If you know of any others, why not share them in the comments? By pooling our knowledge, more of us might manage to live the kind of emotional, interesting lives we see on daytime television.

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