Gays Days..BIL called me worried. Need help.

[LukenDC]

My husband worked at Six Flags over Texas (in Arlington) while in school. He said the behavior was very inappropriate on Gay Pride Day.
There were some in thong bikinis or dressed like hookers, some making out, some being loud and obnoxious. My husband was even sexually harrased! It was obvious they were trying to rub it in.

I have witnessed a lot of boorish behavior (gay and straight alike) at my local Six Flags and Kings Dominion and that is why I stopped visiting those parks. I think that the presence of water parks combined with permissive dress codes create an environment where people are simply slutty.

 

[wallyb]

So I've got a question -
Why ARE those cheerleaders (and their mom's) so intrusive?

We were at WDW last year when they started to arrive and they just took over the joint. Rude. Noisey. Entitled.

 

[MzDiz]

Oh Tag Fairy, where are you?????????????

Haha! I keep trying to imagine what that tag would say in its condensed version. I'd have some 'splaining to do, that's for sure.

 

[MzDiz]

So I've got a question -
Why ARE those cheerleaders (and their mom's) so intrusive?

We were at WDW last year when they started to arrive and they just took over the joint. Rude. Noisey. Entitled.

We were at MGM one day and there must have been a billion of them, swarming like a plague of locusts. Their moms had them laid out on the benches and sidewalks on towels, doing their make-up. They really did take over the park. It was surreal.

I felt bad for the few cheerleading dads I saw, they looked like they were just miserable with those herds of cackling girls.

 

[UnderTheMistletoe]

I'm miffed by this whole original post. Then again, I really struggle with the whole "Ohh... they're different. Let's ostracize them" mentality. These are adult couples and FAMILIES travelling. What makes them any less entitled to a FAMILY vacation? Or a romantic vacation for two?

We've been during Gay Days and had a ball. We, too, tried to avoid the choice parks for the days to avoid the crowd levels. When we did end up in the same park as the celebration days, we found the crowd level high, but not unbearable.

Saw the best T-shirt in the world over that time. It read (ahem!): "God save the queens!" I love it!

 

[UnderTheMistletoe]

So I've got a question -
Why ARE those cheerleaders (and their mom's) so intrusive?

We were at WDW last year when they started to arrive and they just took over the joint. Rude. Noisey. Entitled.

Guilty of broad-sweeping stereotypes here. I'll save you the trouble: Yes, I'm sure your cheerleader daughter isn't at all like that.

You've got the most popular, entitled girls in the school and community in one place. Group mentality, I think. That on top of the already high-strung, over-exciteable teenage thing is lethal. As for the Moms, do you think it might be a living vicariously thorugh them? stage parents? just girly girls who did this same thing a few decades back?

DH was thrilled we were there one time when they were there. First night at the pool, he thought he'd hit the jackpot. Then, when no one could get any peace and quiet, he wanted to do away with them all.

 

[ksoehrlein]

Someone at his work told him that men run around with their shirts off yelling "gay pride" and making out in front of everyone.

The "shirts off" part was certainly a lie on the part of the coworker. Gay, straight, soaked to the bone after riding on Kali River Rapids, or whatever you happen to be at the moment, the CMs will tell you to kindly put your shirt back on or exit the theme park pronto.

If his daughters are exposed to anything inappropriate, it may be a few people chanting something (nothing too offensive or Security will put a stop to it, I'm sure), same-sex hand holding (which can be seen any day at any park if you're going to go out of your way to notice/be bothered by it), or very subtle messages/rainbows on T-shirts (usually red that day). Blatently offensive T-shirts are not permitted in the theme parks.

I worked at MK once on a Gay Day, and saw that some people that day were almost giddy with the feeling of finally having their family unit/couplehood recognized and respected and, for once, being free to act like any other family/couple in the park without choosing between hiding who they were or ignoring the disapproving looks/comments. It struck me as sad that they couldn't feel that way every day at WDW (hence, the need for Gay Days). Anyway, I didn't witness anything I would have wanted to shield a child from, and I think the event could even go relatively unnoticed by kids, who for the most part aren't as sensitive to the social issues (or who would be oblivious to the people around them in general, preferring to stare at the 5-foot tall mice and beautiful princesses instead!).

 

[ksoehrlein]

Saw the best T-shirt in the world over that time. It read (ahem!): "God save the queens!" I love it!

Good example of a T-shirt most kids wouldn't "get" (if they noticed, they would just go ) and pretty typical of the most "blatant" ones out there. (I love it, too!)

 

[geetey]

When your BIL checks the websites, make sure he checks both www.gaydays.com and www.gayday.com Those are two different groups operating on 2 different schedules.

We were there last year at that time and were only concerned about the crowd levels. There are a lot of events for that one weekend! Star Wars Weekend, Flower & Garden Show! We used Tour Guide Mike's plan and were able to ride everything with waits of 15 minutes and less. Our only complaint of the trip? LOTS of downpours! LOL!

 

[Sleepy]

same-sex hand holding

In some cultures, like here in Italy, same sex hand holding, cheek kissing and arms around necks as you walk, is a normal occurance and has nothing to do with homosexuality. They are just touchy feely kind of people.

I'll tell you what grosses me out. The opposite sex showing of affection in public around here. What I call 30 minute sessions of dry sex. Laying on top of each other on a park bench, against a wall, on the rocks by the ocean....you name it. All the while it looks like 2 teenagers with their braces locked together, because I swear they don't come up for air. You would think they had not seen each other for 6 months. All I can think is "get a room" Nobody needs to see affection quite that intense. I'd rather see same sex couples holding hands and giving a short sweet kiss anyday over the crap that goes on over here.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Just as much as someone who isn't gay going around WDW yelling, "We're straight, don't hate, get used to it!!"

Yeesh. I hope the Tag Fairy doesn't get hold of this one.

 

[Shutterbug]

Personally, I'd rather spend a day in the parks with 15,000 flamingly flamboyant homosexuals in drag, playing Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, than have to spend it with cheerleaders.

Oh I'm with you on that one!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I have told BIL that his coworker is trying to freak him out for no reason.

...Thanks everyone for the info!

 

[wallyb]

Perhaps you should warn your BIL off the Cheerleader Days!
Just the mention of those happy peppy obnoxious bundles of energy got a quick negative reaction ... Much more than the gay days!