Don't stand so close to me...

[Quest4fun]

Hey I myself have stuck to making weak jokes about sniping, or being sniped.

The funny part of the whole sniping deal is when kids get sniped because they will just say out loud what the problem is to where adults usually just keep quiet. LOL!

Speak for yourself. I let it be known when I smell something I shouldn't be smelling.

"CRIPES!!! WHO FARTED? I DON'T REMEMBER ORDERING BROWNIES!"

 

[DoomBugger]

Speak for yourself. I let it be known when I smell something I shouldn't be smelling.

"CRIPES!!! WHO FARTED? I DON'T REMEMBER ORDERING BROWNIES!"

But when you do that you are simply providing extra satisfaction and entertainment to the sniper him or herself. LOL!

 

[Quest4fun]

But when you do that you are simply providing extra satisfaction and entertainment to the sniper him or herself. LOL!

I like to think of myself as one of those anti-smoking commercials. I'm not going to get to everybody but I will get to the people I want to get to.

My wife gets a little peeved when I call out people for their obnoxious behavior. In the end it's worth it if other people laugh at them. Yes. I'm mean like that.

I also find a good dry spot on rainy days and watch for people slipping.

 

[kiwitravel]

You are just backing bad behavior. Imean really, choosing to slam someone with a stroller? On purpose? That is really agressive. Why do you think its alright?

I have to agree that there is no reason to ever hit someone with a stroller, and this thread, in jest or otherwise, should not make light of it. However an earlier poster talked about "nipping the heels" of people who walked in front of her stroller all the time, I think this is a long way from "slamming into them" and like everything it is a question of degree.

For my part if I walked in front of someones stroller and they accidentally hit me then thats my fault and I would apologise to them. The only time I ever remember a problem with strollers it was the kids pushing their own stroller (ie they weren't in them at the time). Whilst I am sure it is cute to the parents it is a menace to everyone within 20 feet of them!

 

[DoomBugger]

I like to think of myself as one of those anti-smoking commercials. I'm not going to get to everybody but I will get to the people I want to get to.

My wife gets a little peeved when I call out people for their obnoxious behavior. In the end it's worth it if other people laugh at them. Yes. I'm mean like that.

I also find a good dry spot on rainy days and watch for people slipping.

I'm with you, I'm the same way. I love to interact with people at DLR, everyone is having a good time and people love to laugh when they are having fun. Plus, you have to make the best of the fact that you are going to spend some time in lines with strangers so why not have some fun with it?

The only problem to your 'sniping response contingency plan' is that you don't know who got you, hence the term "sniper".

 

[Quest4fun]

The only time I ever remember a problem with strollers it was the kids pushing their own stroller (ie they weren't in them at the time). Whilst I am sure it is cute to the parents it is a menace to everyone within 20 feet of them!

I know what you're talking about. Seeing a kid pushing his stroller is a lot like a 99 year old woman driving a Cadillac. Neither of them can see where they're going and both will likely end up with somebody on the receiving end being hit very hard and the culprit not being aware.

You'd think the parent holding their kid's leash would be watching for that. They're probably too busy eating a churro.

Mmm... churro.

 

[Quest4fun]

NEW CLASSIFICATION!!!

23. The Grouch - Even at the happiest place on Earth we still encounter Grouches. They're not about to let Disneyland ruin their bad time. These people congregate in a place made specifically for them. I like to think of it as a stage that showcases the incredible levels of douchebaggery that these people are capable of reaching. You guessed it! City Hall.

"It rained all day and I couldn't go anywhere without getting wet. We pretty much had to stand underneath the railroad tracks for half the day! I think I should be compensated. I had no idea it was going to be like this and you people (I love it when they say "you people") don't make provisions for the guests who are here when it rains. This is rediculous. I want a refund!"

"The lines were rediculous! Every single ride here had at least a 45 minute wait! We only got to go on three rides because the lines were so long. We didn't even get to go on Space Mountain. We sat outside Splash Mountain for at least an hour and the line never let up. This place is rediculous! I want my money back!"

These are the two I remember most fondly. I was almost tempted to pull out my camera and try to capture the obtuseness of these people.

Yeah I can understand that it sucks when it rains but they still sell poncho's for next to nothing if you forgot to check the weather report. Many of the rides are indoors and the lines are usually shorter on rainy days. I don't see what the big deal is. It's not like they can control weather even though some people think they should/can.

The guy who stared at Splash Mountain for an hour (at least) is by far my favorite. You could tell the poor cast member behind the counter wanted to ask why he didn't just spend the hour waiting in line.

The staff at City Hall are saint's. The people who complain to them are Grouches.

 

[LisaZoe]

I'm the person who admitted to "nipping the heels" of a few people. It's nothing like "slamming" into another person but more not pulling the stroller back to protect the heels of people who've suddenly appeared in front of us.

FWIW - I don't text message in or out of the car - I don't have a cell phone. I yield right of way, let pedestrians cross even when not at intersections, let other cars pull out of driveways in front of me at lights, etc. I also try to keep an eye on my DD so she gives people space in lines, doesn't kick the backs of seats in theaters/airplanes, etc. I've been known to let people with just a few items go in front of me at the grocery store... even when I have my DD with me. I'm really not evil even if I do occasionally let a stroller nudge an ankle here and there.

 

[pixiewings71]

mmm churro! LOL While walking through the park yesterday on our way out I was *nipped*. Now mind you, I was already in my spot, walking, holding the hand of my DD8 and BAM! someone just rams into me. I turned around and said "oh excuse you, apparently I've got my invisibility cloak on and you were unable to see me" my DD8 started laughing so hard she was practically crying.....please, just because you have a stroller doesn't mean you have the right to run into me. I told DBF "while we are walking out let's be those people who walk 4 wide and take up all of Main Street" LOL He knew I was joking but man...some people.....

and I gotta tell you, I almost fart sniped some really annoying girls who were behind us on Pirates. I resisted because other innocent people would have been harmed and why should they pay for her bad choice in clothing? And let me tell you, when my DD8 will not walk watch you walking in front of us, you really should put some pants on....or at least shorts that would cover the bootay hanging out from underneath your obviously child size Minnie Mouse costume.............grow some self respect and wear leggings, you would have been much cuter with them on.

 

[pixiewings71]

Oh ya, I'm one of those crazy pin people. LOL I wear 3 lanyards! LOL I have my Pirate one, my keepers and my traders. It's easier for me....I don't wear all 3 of them all the time but I do wear them! I love pin trading....that is a classification I'm proud to have! LOL

 

[Mrs. Bee]

mmm churro! LOL While walking through the park yesterday on our way out I was *nipped*. Now mind you, I was already in my spot, walking, holding the hand of my DD8 and BAM! someone just rams into me. I turned around and said "oh excuse you, apparently I've got my invisibility cloak on and you were unable to see me" my DD8 started laughing so hard she was practically crying.....please, just because you have a stroller doesn't mean you have the right to run into me. I told DBF "while we are walking out let's be those people who walk 4 wide and take up all of Main Street" LOL He knew I was joking but man...some people.....

and I gotta tell you, I almost fart sniped some really annoying girls who were behind us on Pirates. I resisted because other innocent people would have been harmed and why should they pay for her bad choice in clothing? And let me tell you, when my DD8 will not walk watch you walking in front of us, you really should put some pants on....or at least shorts that would cover the bootay hanging out from underneath your obviously child size Minnie Mouse costume.............grow some self respect and wear leggings, you would have been much cuter with them on.

how old was this girl wearing the minnie costume??

Oh ya, I'm one of those crazy pin people. LOL I wear 3 lanyards! LOL I have my Pirate one, my keepers and my traders. It's easier for me....I don't wear all 3 of them all the time but I do wear them! I love pin trading....that is a classification I'm proud to have! LOL

There's nothing wrong with being a pin trader. I know if I started doing it...I would love it! Which is why I haven't started. I heard it can become an expensive habit, which it probably would be for me! Haha. If I had lived in Orange for longer than 1 year and a half, I probably would have started. But now that I live in Iowa, I don't think I will. But hey...ya never know!

 

[Quest4fun]

Oh ya, I'm one of those crazy pin people. LOL I wear 3 lanyards! LOL I have my Pirate one, my keepers and my traders. It's easier for me....I don't wear all 3 of them all the time but I do wear them! I love pin trading....that is a classification I'm proud to have! LOL

I love the pin people. They're always nice and they hide their hate better than anybody. They can tell of somebody and be completely nice about it. They get to tell the other person who they feel and the other person usually has no idea that were on the receiving end of an incredibly clever put down!

LisaZoe
You neglected to be humerous in your post. This thread is intended to be silly and fun. I'll help you out.
I'm the person who admitted to "nipping the heels" of a few people. The other person had sniped my DD and I had to exact revenge!!! I promptly pointed to the heavy set gal in the ECV next to me so they wouldn't think it was me who did the nipping.

FWIW - I don't flip the bird when driving and I don't have a cell phone. I yield right and left of way, let pedestrians cross even when not at intersections much to the chagrin of the people behind me, let other cars pull out of driveways in front of me at lights and I only litter in front of the street sweeper. I also try to keep an eye on my DD so she gives people space in lines and doesn't kick the backs of seats in theaters/airplanes unless the person in front of her really deserves it. and I also refrain from sniping when others may be subject to my evacuations. I've been known to let people with just a few items go in front of me at the grocery store though admittedly I snipe them as I let them pass. I'm really not evil even if I do occasionally let a stroller nudge an ankle here and there or snipe unsuspecting old ladies.

There, that's better. Now you're one of us. There's punch and brownies in the corner.

 

[jory29]

Did anyone mention the kids who pick their noses yet? My son and daughter were quick to privately point out to me the kids who were diving for boogies.

New Classification?
The boogeyman

 

[LisaZoe]

LisaZoe
You neglected to be humerous in your post. This thread is intended to be silly and fun. I'll help you out.
I'm the person who admitted to "nipping the heels" of a few people. The other person had sniped my DD and I had to exact revenge!!! I promptly pointed to the heavy set gal in the ECV next to me so they wouldn't think it was me who did the nipping.

Gotcha! I'll make sure my humor is more apparent in the written form. Maybe I just need to use more of these?

 

[Quest4fun]

Did anyone mention the kids who pick their noses yet? My son and daughter were quick to privately point out to me the kids who were diving for boogies.

New Classification?
The boogeyman

NEW CLASSIFICATION!!!

24. The Boogeyman - You'd expect to find these folks mining for gold in Frontier Land but they're widespread. Their exploration (and examination, eeeew) is usually out in the open for all to witness. Once you see where they put them when they're done you'll be reaching for the Purel and demanding your kids keep their hands in their pockets. It's a little known fact that 47% of Disneyland is covered with boogers. Think twice before letting your kids play with the chain while waiting in line and never hold the handrail.

 

[jory29]

Think twice before letting your kids play with the chain while waiting in line and never hold the handrail.

Yep! Is there a 'nods vigorously' emoticon??
:nods vigorously!:

 

[Mrs. Bee]

NEW CLASSIFICATION!!!

24. The Boogeyman - You'd expect to find these folks mining for gold in Frontier Land but they're widespread. Their exploration (and examination, eeeew) is usually out in the open for all to witness. Once you see where they put them when they're done you'll be reaching for the Purel and demanding your kids keep their hands in their pockets. It's a little known fact that 47% of Disneyland is covered with boogers. Think twice before letting your kids play with the chain while waiting in line and never hold the handrail.

And either purell or scrub your hands with soap and water (cold water..grr) before eating that churro!

Sidenote...it drives me nuts that I have to wash my hands with freezing water at Disneyland. I feel like it's useless. I use purell and wet ones a lot. I'm not a germaphobe...but I've seen enough Boogeymen touching the hand rails and lap bars on rides to know that I want to kill the germs before I touch any food.

 

[jory29]

And either purell or scrub your hands with soap and water (cold water..grr) before eating that churro!

Is that why some people were commenting about the burgers in Disneyland??

Maybe the burgers were purell-ified! (Not Disney's fault.)

A little O/T, but I thought the burgers were great! I think the relish was... oh my gosh, wait a minute, that wasn't relish, that must have been from when we were holding the rails in the queue.

 

[Mrs. Bee]

Is that why some people were commenting about the burgers in Disneyland??

Maybe the burgers were purell-ified! (Not Disney's fault.)

A little O/T, but I thought the burgers were great! I think the relish was... oh my gosh, wait a minute, that wasn't relish, that must have been from when we were holding the rails in the queue.

Hahaha. I haven't read the burgers thread. Maybe I'll go check it out.

 

[Albort]

haha, you think that feels bad, i was selling cotton candy once, and this girl just comes up to my face and asked to buy cotton candy, like i can smell her breath. her face was like 2 inches away from mine. i stepped back, she stepped forward until i couldnt back up anymore. it sucked! :\ It felt very awkward and uncomfortable.