Imus on MSNBC-February 16, 2005

[Rosie28A]

What was the problem of Imus this morning on MSNBC. He offten gets
negative about one thing or another, but today was putting down the
Disney Resorts in the worst way.

1. Disney can be a real problem for anyone with asthma or any type of
breathing difficulty due to the chemicals used in keeping the place
clean. He went on and on about this

2. Next Imus complained about the ease of catching the flue, colds and
all of that through the hugging and all that going on.

Anyway, Imus was as negative about Disney Resorts as anything that I
have ever heard.

Did any of you watch his show, and if so what do you think. [Even if
you didn't see the show, have you had a problem with your children
after paying a visit. I have got to be ready to respond to my DH about this.
We watched the show this morning. All he said is, "We will discuss this in the
evening".

 

[GoodFairies]

I don't watch the show, don't even know who "Imus" is, but I guess Imus has never been to a mall, restaurant, or doctor's office. Germs are a fact of life. You can't get away from them. Any place that has masses of people going through it is going to have germs. Wash your hands before you eat and keep them out of your eyes, nose, and mouth.
I have asthma and allergies and have never experienced worse asthma at Disney due to chemicals or anything else.

 

[tygerlilli]

i don't listen to Imus anymore, and one of the things that made me stop listening to him is that he goes on and on about something as if it were written in stone, when it turns out that he's only talking about his own personal experiences. he "once" had a bad experience at a hotel in Scranton Pa that my husband and i have stayed at several times. well, to hear him talk, it is as though no one could ever have a pleasant stay at this hotel in Scranton, just because he didn't.

i'm sure thats the case with the Disney Resorts...its too bad, though, because he reaches such a big audience, many of whom take his words to heart. no matter, though, cause this is DISNEY! and DISNEY and its reputation is way bigger than Don Imus

 

[Selket]

2. Next Imus complained about the ease of catching the flue, colds and all of that through the hugging and all that going on.

Who is doing all this hugging and "all that"? Like all what? Do I want to know? I don't think I get hugged more at WDW!

My son has many food allergies and some other allergies I know that WDW is one of the best places to vacation for those issues because they take such care in food prep. I believe I've read about some folks who are sensitive to cleaning agents or outdoor sprays having a lot of problems at the disney hotels. I'm not sure if that is atypical (that any hotel is not a problem for those with such allergies). I have also read that if you have certain allergies that they will actually clean your room a certain way before your arrival (we were actually offered this when booking but don't need it).

 

[LindaR]

Do you LIVE your life based upon what some talk show host says? This is his OPINION. Perhaps you should take your vacation (as planned? or planning) form YOUR OWN opinion.

I don't know what he said.........don't listen to any of them. But I intensely dislike anyone telling me what I should and should not do/like/how to live/think, etc. Waste of my time.



I'm not trying to sound harsh...........!

 

[cccisco]

His wife has a book out about using natural cleaning products, institutional hazards of using non-natural chemicals, etc.. His rant really fits into an agenda of selling books through scare tactics.

It all makes sense now, doesn't it?

 

[klwdisney]

That guy is a jack_ss!!! I also have asthma and allergies, and have never had a problem at Disney resorts. In fact, I find that Disney's extreme cleanliness has, in fact, helped how I feel. Everything in my room has been cleaned with bleach and is quite germ-free! I have never caught an illness from being around people at Disney (and believe me I catch things VERY easily)... and as the other poster said, you have just as much chance of catching an illness at work, school, dr's office, store, etc. I usually keep a little travel bottle of hand sanitizer in my purse for those "as needed" occasions. Disney cleans and scrubs their resorts and theme parks daily. I actually witnessed them scrubbing the sidewalks at my resort and at the theme park during our last trip. Everything is freshly painted and glisteningly clean every morning.

Tell your husband not to listen to an overpaid, attention-starved, angry, bitter man like Don Imus and have a WONDERFUL time in the happiest place on earth!

 

[njzieglers]

I heard it this AM also. Imus is getting harder and harder to listen to. Don't forget his claim to fame is being an ill tempered windbag.

 

[johnsonet]

Well I've stayed at Disney resorts about 15 different times and never had a problem. Imus is a very negative, mean person from things I've heard and read. It's a safe bet to do just the opposite of whatever that guy suggests

 

[kjs1976]

I've caught him before reaming Disney for one reason or another. He says he'll never be caught dead bringing his kids there. I'm not sure why he has this loathing...from what I've heard him say, it seems he's against them as a big corporation taking over the world and people being drones who follow it...in his words, not mine!

 

[johnsonet]

He probably has some long-standing grudge with Michael Eisner. I would not doubt it.

 

[micmacmissy]

Imus is a cranky old windbag. Do yourself a favor and listen to Howard Stern instead!

And I agree with the last poster who said you can't take advice from some dumb tv/radio personality. Do you buy KMart clothes because Kathie Lee says they're great? Let's hope not!

 

[Princess Dot]

His wife has a book out about using natural cleaning products, institutional hazards of using non-natural chemicals, etc.. His rant really fits into an agenda of selling books through scare tactics.

It all makes sense now, doesn't it?

You took the words out of my mouth. He always goes on and on about his wife's natural cleaning products, how they're so great, etc.
Also he now does not eat meat and he will go on and on about the hazards of eating meat as well as processed foods until you feel so scared to eat a burger! I then have to step back and realize that while I'm sure that there is some validity to what he is saying he goes so overboard that it is just too much.

 

[GoofyinNY]

My DH told me about it. Imus and his wife use only environmentally friendly cleaners aka green cleaners. I would guess Disney uses conventional cleaners which often have a lot of heavy chemicals. If someone had a chemical sensitivity, it's possible they could have a problem at any hotel that uses conventional cleaners, etc. But the problem is that hotels must disinfect and sanitize ...

I don't know... Imus seemed a little over the top. I use environmentally friendly cleaners and organic products at home, but when I'm traveling, I just (excuse the expression) "suck it up" and keep going.

 

[auntie]

In the past year or so, I've watched him sproadically,it's early..6 a.m.. or so. while getting the kids up for school. I don't know much about his history..but he does often refer to the drug addictions he's had. I find that odd he is so critical of Disney..and the whole natural cleaning thing. I mean the man has put acid into his body! I don't know where does he get off, His thinking is that he just says what ever comes out of his mouth..he doesn't actually think. He is also very critical of what people eat..and often calls folks fat this or that. He has never taken his son to Disney..so I'm not sure why he gets so fired up about it..today he said they are responsible for all the overweight children in the U.S. I mean because a kid has a hot dog at Disney..they're horrible. The guy is loosin' it. The lackies that he has around him..they're just as bad..just yes men to the guy who signs their checks.

 

[disneyfan67]

What was the problem of Imus this morning on MSNBC. He offten gets
negative about one thing or another, but today was putting down the
Disney Resorts in the worst way.

1. Disney can be a real problem for anyone with asthma or any type of
breathing difficulty due to the chemicals used in keeping the place
clean. He went on and on about this

2. Next Imus complained about the ease of catching the flue, colds and
all of that through the hugging and all that going on.

Anyway, Imus was as negative about Disney Resorts as anything that I
have ever heard.

Did any of you watch his show, and if so what do you think. [Even if
you didn't see the show, have you had a problem with your children
after paying a visit. I have got to be ready to respond to my DH about this.
We watched the show this morning. All he said is, "We will discuss this in the
evening".

Rosie, as former fan of Imus I can tell you with confidence that he is a bitter old man who spent almost his entire adult life doing hard core drugs and heavy drinking. I quit listening to him a long time ago because he can be such jerk about eveything and anything. I have seen him go on rants about the stupidest thing and be hatefull about it. Disney just happened to catch his attention and I bet he did that to push his wife's new book on cleaning with organic solutions. People get sick at Disney no more than they would any other place with large amounts of people. Wash your hands or use liquid hand sanitizer when you grab handles or get off rides. I do this before going to eat or rub my eyes. I own a small cleaning/janitorial company and I know a thing or two about germs and cleaning. Disney is a pretty clean place and I should know! Just have fun and enjoy your self at Disney and drop Imus.

 

[jerbroni]

Imus is a puke, and I'm more apt to try anything that he hates. Maybe I can squeeze in a 3rd trip to WDW this year....

Matt