Riding the coaster is less about the adrenaline and more about the performative act of breaking a "safe" reputation.
The narrative structure of "Danger Boy" is unique because it aligns the student and the teacher in a common quest for thrill-seeking. [S2E16] Danger Boy
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 Riding the coaster is less about the adrenaline