Stratosphere Tower thrill rides and tourist jokes

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod features an observation tower rising 1,149 feet with three outward-mounted thrill rides-Big Shot, X-Scream, and Insanity-at the top. Locals and comedians often joke that these rides are quintessentially tourist attractions meant to test visitors' nerve, and the tower's height is a frequent punchline in Las Vegas commentary. The tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States.