This paper examines " Danger Boy ," the sixteenth episode of the second season of Boy Meets World (aired February 3, 1995). It explores how the episode uses the central metaphor of a roller coaster to address the existential anxieties of being perceived as "safe" or predictable.
The iconic image of Cory and Feeny emerging from the smoke at the end of the ride represents a baptism into a new, albeit slightly more bruised, self-image. IV. The Subplot: Eric’s Social Engineering
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