A funny Mickey story - TITLE CHANGED

[julia & nicks mom]

I was reading the cruise board and it reminded me of something that happened on my DCL cruise in March of 2003.

at CC my DH and I decided to snorkel - I was 4 months pregnant at the time and my DH wasn't sure this was the best idea but I REALLY wanted to find Mickey - so we swam around and found him -

another couple came by and we all decided to get our pictures with Mickey - I tried first but was not strong enough at 4 months pregnant to swim down far enough - so the other 3 went and would grab onto Mickey's head for the picture - I was catching my breath and several more swimmers came along and had their pictures taken with Mickey - mind you that everyone was grabbing on to Mickey and turning his head to face the camera

Since it seemed so easy for everyone else - I was determined not to let my pregnancy stand in the way - so I took a deep breath and swam down - I grabbed onto Mickey and still can not believe what happened next - his head toppled off!!!!!!!!!!!!

I came up and told my group that I was quite sure that Mickey's head had fallen off - they all told me my pregnancy was greatly affecting my brain and ducked under to check - they quickly confirmed my worst fear! I had beheaded Mickey Mouse!!!

I could tell that his head was screwed on and obviously it was intended to turn - but I had images of little kids swimming by and being horrified by a headless Mickey. So I swam to the lifeguard and told him what happened - he said okay - called on his little walkie talkie and I heard himsay "Mickey's head needs to be put back on" apparently this was not the first time (Thank goodness)

I later found out that his head is designed to turn in the currents so that it would not break off and that people grab onto it and turn it all the time!

If I ever get the nerve to develop my photos (my inability to develop film is why I have a digital camera) I will post them (of course I took pictures of headless Mickey!) My biggest fear is that someday my children will find the pictures and know the horrible truth about their mother!

EDITED TO ADD MY PICTURES:
<img width=275 src=http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d702b3127cceb77d5246325a0000001610> <img width=200 src=http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d702b3127cceb77d527fb3530000001610> <img width=275 src=http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d702b3127cceb77d5d94f3270000001610>

 

[SeaSpray]

That is too funny!!! Get those pictures developed, they'll be priceless!!! LOL

 

[Elwood Blues]

Maybe it's just me, but that's a pretty sensitive subject right now. Don't ya think?

 

[shep]

Would like to see that pic...

You're gonna give Cincy a bad name...
I live in Northern KY...Nice to see another local disser..

 

[Krisu]

I agree with Elwood Blues, you should change the title of this thread.

 

[2angelsinheaven]

I agree, when I saw the title I thought it was someone trying to be a troll. I would change the title or even better yet take the word "beheaded" out of the post, a simple I broke Mickey or something similar. A local man Paul Johnson was beheaded in Iraq a few months ago.

 

[dumboiu]

I also agree..........the title of this thread is in very bad taste due to the current events in Iraq. Actually, I find it amazing that you would even start a thread with this title. It is not funny and speaks volumes of apparent insensitivity.

 

[6_Time_Momma]

Funny story. I would be freaking out if I thought I broke Mickey.


(Definitely need to change the title of the thread, though. )

 

[sweet angel]

Cute story.

I was not at all offended by the title of this thread. It never even dawned on me, and it took me a little while to figure out what all the fuss was about.

Yes, it's horrible what's going on in the world today, and yes, several prisoners have been beheaded, but is that ALL people think about? I'm not at all trying to be insensitive, I think about this stuff every day as I drive to work past the nuclear power plant in my town, wondering if someone will blow it up or something.

I just don't think it's necessary to avoid certain words in our vocabulary for fear of being branded insensitive.

And, Paul Johnson's family was from my area.

That's my 2 cents.

 

[Serena]

Yikes, I didn't pay attention either.

But your story is funny.

 

[pjlla]

Originally posted by dumboiu
I also agree..........the title of this thread is in very bad taste due to the current events in Iraq. Actually, I find it amazing that you would even start a thread with this title. It is not funny and speaks volumes of apparent insensitivity.

Please keep in mind that not all of us are aware of the all of the events in the world.... I was not the least bit offended by her using the word "beheaded" as I know/knew nothing of this news event. And perhaps that she, like me, was also not aware that this word may offend someone. I don't think that this was done in "bad taste" and I truly do not believe she was being intentionally insensitive. I believe you are being a bit harsh. ....P

 

[tiggersmom2]

Originally posted by Elwood Blues
Maybe it's just me, but that's a pretty sensitive subject right now. Don't ya think?

I agree

 

[~*Belle 2003*~]

Please change the title of your thread - it is a very sensitive subject in the UK right now.

 

[stinkerbelle]

Originally posted by sweet angel
Cute story.

I was not at all offended by the title of this thread. It never even dawned on me, and it took me a little while to figure out what all the fuss was about.

Yes, it's horrible what's going on in the world today, and yes, several prisoners have been beheaded, but is that ALL people think about? I'm not at all trying to be insensitive, I think about this stuff every day as I drive to work past the nuclear power plant in my town, wondering if someone will blow it up or something.

I just don't think it's necessary to avoid certain words in our vocabulary for fear of being branded insensitive.

ITA

 

[beattyfamily]

Originally posted by Krisu
I agree with Elwood Blues, you should change the title of this thread.

Ditto

I realize it probably is an innocent mistake and not intentional but I still strongly feel you should change the subject/title and take out the word beheaded ASAP.

My stomach turned when I read your title.

 

[Krisu]

How can anyone not know of these atrocities?? Title is innappropriate for an otherwise humerous post.

 

[Boo'sMom]

Originally posted by sweet angel
I was not at all offended by the title of this thread. It never even dawned on me, and it took me a little while to figure out what all the fuss was about.

Yes, it's horrible what's going on in the world today, and yes, several prisoners have been beheaded, but is that ALL people think about? I just don't think it's necessary to avoid certain words in our vocabulary for fear of being branded insensitive.

I agree.......changing your habits and the way we do things just mean terrorists win.......

It was a cute story....nothing more.....

 

[CamColt]

Originally posted by Boo'sMom
I agree.......changing your habits and the way we do things just mean terrorists win.......

It was a cute story....nothing more.....

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Chicago526]

I didn't make the conection either, until I read some of the comments. I just don't connect "mickey" with "hostages". I'm still not offended, but I can see how some might be. Changing the tittle may not be a bad idea.

 

[JoNo]

wow, a good funny story being shot down in flames.