I think that the real reason I found Mean Streak to be a horror was that every time I'd strap myself in, I got into a seat with a defective lap bar that gave almost of foot of space between my lap and the bar. Therefore, during the ride, I was holding onto the handles for dear life while smashing between the back and the restraint. I'll tell you, the only time I am EVER been afraid of a roller coaster is when I'm on Mean Streak.
Absolutely bitchin' ride, all that aside.