A giant slide in Detroit has attracted the attention of local people.

(Associated Press file photo)

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A giant slide in Detroit reopened to people willing to see if its modified surface was a bit tamer, days after video went viral of riders getting bounced around on the bumpy ramp.

A giant slide in Detroit has reopened to people interested in testing whether a revamped surface is safer and more harmless.

Videos of testers bouncing around on undulating slopes garnered attention in the days leading up to its opening.

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The Department of Natural Resources scrubbed the surface at Belle Isle state park, sprayed water and advised riders to lean forward in their burlap sack. Indeed, some people found the slide more comfortable than it had been.

The Department of Natural Resources scrubbed the surface of the Belle Isle Park slide, sprayed water on it, and advised people to wear sacks and lean forward while playing.

In fact, some people also find that the slide is more comfortable than before.

WDIV-TV reporter Nick Monacelli told viewers in a live report that the slide was slower. "It helps," he said of adding water. "I still don't get it, the friction, but it helps."

WDIV-TV reporter Nick.

Monacelli told viewers during his live report that the slide had slowed down.

"It helps, I still don't understand why, about the friction, but it does help," he said of the spray.

The slide not only earned a mention on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" but also inspired Detroit rapper Gerald Allen to write a song. (AP)

Not only was the slide featured on the talk show "Jimmy Night Live!", but it also inspired Detroit rapper Gerald.

Allen wrote a song.

(Associated Press)

news dictionary

tame: adjective, docile, safe and harmless.

Example sentence: These hippopotami are tame and will not hurt people. (These hippopotami are tame and will not hurt people.)

bounce: verb, (ball) bounces; (person) jumps.

Example: At hearing the doorbell rang, she bounced out of her room. (As soon as she heard the doorbell rang, she rushed out of the room.)

bumpy: adjective, bumpy, rugged.

Example sentences: Every road and street in the town is unbelievably bumpy. (The streets and alleys in this town are unbelievably bumpy.)