And Big Thunder doesn’t lean on “gotta go fast, high, upside down, and possibly make some people sick.” See how easy this is to flip?But that's the argument: Theming does not a good coaster make.
A "good coaster" stands without theming. Would Big Thunder be a good coaster if it wasn't themed? What about Everest? As mediocre as rides like Barnstormer are, they're coasters that stand alone. That's why something like Slinky can be argued as one of the best coasters at Disney; it doesn't lean on set-dressings.
Btw yes I think Big Thunder is more fun than Barn Stormer and Slinky even without the theming.