Monsters INC Laugh Floor and Very Uncomfortable

[ArielRae]

I made a deal with DH.
If I have to do Monsters Inc Laugh Floor then he will have to do primeval whirl in Animal Kingdom with me and he agreed. He dosen't like spinning dizzing rides so I think that makes it fair.

 

[MrsPiglet]

I understand. I'm pretty shy, and have wondered if I should do this show. It wouldn't ruin my day, but I'd feel extremely shy for a while after. I'll probably do it anyways and take my chances because I really wanna see it.

 

[CathrynRose]

I got "Glad we're not making fun of her" - so I nodded my head *yes*!

Thennnnn - when I get back from vacation, I get a PM from a DIS'er who ask's "Were you at Monsters INC on such and such day at such and such time - I saw you on the screen!"




No kidding.

 

[Disney Padawan]

I know I'm not the OP but thanks for all the posts.

According to what I've been reading, it seems like there's really no "safe" spot.

I don't have a problem being on screen (or making a fool of myself) but my DGF might. Still, I wouldn't want to miss this attraction either.

Guess We'll try it once and talk to a CM if we decide to do it again.

Hope she doesn't get picked the first time we go.

 

[antree]

I got picked for the psychotic reading, on Nov.12th we were at the Christmas Party and the kids and I had already seen the show a few times, but my DH hadn't. So we went in, we tried to sit so he would be picked and who was picked? I WAS . The one thing I didn't want to happen. My face was beat red I was so scared talking. My kids loved it, my DH couldn't stop laughing. Would I go in there again? Of course I will, but I won't sit in the middle again.

 

[klofan]

No, no, no! This is why I'll never do it. If I got put on screen, I would die!!!

 

[stepnut]

I'm serious- have any of you had a panic attack or know someone who has panic attacks? They are serious and they COULD ruin someone's day. (Edited to add- I'm talking to the people who say they just don't understand how this could upset someone so badly).

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My opinion: If you know you're susceptible to true, full blown panic attacks that are a real physical dilemma that really would ruin your day, then don't go see the show!!! Take responsibility for your own situation. If you know that there's a chance you'll get chosen, and that is too much a risk for you to take, then don't do it. It's no different than if you know you'll get motion sick on a certain ride. You avoid it.

But if you're just a little shy, and don't like being center stage, then, just take a deep breath, decide if the hilarity is worth it to you, and make a personal decision that is right for you. Either go or don't go. If you go, then do what you can to minimize getting chosen (ask a CM, use some of these suggestions, although it looks like there's still no guarantee!) And if you get picked, then just roll with it because it's only going to last a few minutes. A few minutes of your entire life!!!! Come on! We've all survived some embarrasing moments of our lives, and most of them lasted only a few minutes! If you let it ruin your day, then your issues run a little deeper than being a little camera shy. Do not take ownership of shame. There is nothing to be ashamed of in participating. It's a mental game.

I understand camera shy. I totally get it! Like most of the population, I used to be there. Now I'm glad to say I've overcome that fear, and I'm not only comfortable in front of a crowd, but I do it regularly as a speaker. Overcoming it is possible, and life on that side is so fun and rich and rewarding and exhilerating. And yes, I still get butterflies. And I still mess up. But I get over it. Again, it's a mental discipline.

 

[antree]

The more I am thinking about it, before you go in to the show couldn't you ask the CM what you can do about not getting picked, tell them how bad you are with panic attacks. See what they say and decide from there if you should go in or not. As with any ride/attraction there is always a way out before it starts. I hope you find the answers you are looking for.

Maria

 

[Rustysmom]

I'm extremely shy and would die if they wanted me to talk, but we did get put on the screen last time we went. Our kids were the ones "between 2 monsters" Gee, thanks. It was only for a second and was very funny.

I wish they picked my DH to be "that guy", because he's not shy like me. That would have been really funny.

 

[KimR]

Rustysmom, you sound just like me. While I wouldn't like it, I could handle it if all they do is show my face on the screen; however, if I had to actually say or do anything - they'd just have to find someone else to pick on. I couldn't do it. And then, of course, I'd still be embarrassed for not being able to participate. I really wish I weren't so shy and self-conscious, but it's good to know I'm not the only one with this problem.

 

[mollygirl13]

It is a really fun show and it would be sad for people to miss it. As said before, I think if you do not want to be picked, speak with a CM before the show. There has to be a place to put those who really do not want to be in the show but who want to watch the show!
I was there 3 weeks ago and it was a blast. I was laughing so hard tears were running down my face. My sister got picked for "BOO" It is a really fun show-not to be missed.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Telling someone "Just don't go" isn't helpful at all and very unsupportive. Obviously they have been on the attraction before and the question was pretty straightforward.

Is there a way to definately not get picked or a nice way to tell them no thank you while the light and camera is on you. I have to say if iI did get picked that would just ruin my day. I do enjoy watching the show alot I just don't want to have to worry about being in the show.

Thank you to those that answered the question on how to avoid getting chosen.

 

[JaxDad]

 

[Planogirl]

We saw this show once and that was plenty for us. I didn't find it interesting and my family has no desire to be chosen so we skip this now.

 

[kashzan]

This thread is from 2008.

 

[LaurenT]

I am a stand up comedian - most of us are pretty good at reading the audience and picking the right people, so they can probably tell to avoid you just from your body language. But, to be safe, I am positive that if you tell the CM who is seating the room that you're very shy and don't want to be picked, he will either direct you to a spot that never gets picked or will alert the "monsters" to te request. We don't want to make anyone uncomfortable and really don't want to call on anyone who would be upset about it.

 

[LaurenT]

This thread is from 2008.

Oops! Why would someone dig old threads up?

 

[kashzan]

Oops! Why would someone dig old threads up?

Who knows..
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[Skywise]

Well since the thread has been zombified from the dead...

I did this for the first time last week and it was a blast. Although I also suffer from the on-screen anxiety and was silently going "dontpickmedontpickmedontpickme"! My sister sitting next to me got picked to be displayed during the pre-show and it happened so fast that before we got a chance to realize she was on the screen neither of us got a chance to read the text for her - It was a really long message too (three lines on the screen) She was wearing minnie mouse ears and I think that was why she got picked. Anybody have any idea of what it might have been?

 

[momof2n2]

Awhhhhh. My DD got called on as Boo once. ❤. Wish I had that recorded. ❤