Over 50 - my opinions don't count

[Loudbmw]

Had to laugh at this one...

We were at Universal Studios for our annual visit last week in August. Wife and kids went to see a sneak preview of the new NBC show Surface. I decided to pass on the preview and ride mummy a couple of times and just hang out.

Well one of those guys with a clip board comes over and starts to ask me to take a survey about which NBC shows I watch. After the 1st two questions he asks if I'm between the age of 35-45. I reply I'm 54 (I look young I guess). As soon as I give my age, he quickly ends the survey???

I question him why the sudden end to the survey and he says they are only allowed to survey people under 50!

Later that week, I see a 60 Minutes show that says all the advertising these days is directed to the "younger" generation who are busy running up bills on dad's credit card.

Let me tell you - I spend a heck of a lot more money than my kids!

Who dreams up this stuff?

Lou

 

[phamton]

Actually that isn't the case. I have done several surveys in the past and I am over 50. They have a certain number in each age group and also in each demographics to survey. More than likely, they had already reached that number for your age group that is why he wasn't "allowed" to survey anyone over 50.

Many times, I have seen people turned down from the surveys because they are from Florida simply because they have had the quota reached for FL residents. The same aged person from Texas would qualify though. They need a certain number from each age group and a certain number from different areas of the country. Some surveys exclude foreign guest if the product isn't going to be sold in their country.

If it is the same survy they are doing fight now, it is for yogurt. All age groups were included but not all are available to do the survey now becuase of quotas.

 

[Metallicat]

Actually that isn't the case. I have done several surveys in the past and I am over 50. They have a certain number in each age group and also in each demographics to survey. More than likely, they had already reached that number for your age group that is why he wasn't "allowed" to survey anyone over 50.

Many times, I have seen people turned down from the surveys because they are from Florida simply because they have had the quota reached for FL residents. The same aged person from Texas would qualify though. They need a certain number from each age group and a certain number from different areas of the country. Some surveys exclude foreign guest if the product isn't going to be sold in their country.

If it is the same survy they are doing fight now, it is for yogurt. All age groups were included but not all are available to do the survey now becuase of quotas.

My goodness, how long are they going to survey people about yogurt? every single time I get near Twister, someone walks up to me with a clipboard and I always say before one word comes out of their mouth "If its about yogurt, I don't eat it" I hate to be rude, but I know what they are going to say before they even open their mouths. I don't mind the asking my zip code and how many times I have been to Universal, but the yogurt questions drive me crazy for some reason or another. maybe its because I'm in a hurry to get to the Mummy.

 

[momof3disneyholics]

Usually when I see those survey people I say "I work here" and they say "Ok, thank you" and then leave me alone. I asked someone at Disney once if they had to meet a quota on the number of surveys and they told me that not only do they have to meet a daily quota they also have to meet an hourly quota too! No wonder they are after people so aggressively.

 

[glawgirl]

I run the in the other direction as soon as I see those guys with clipboards at Universal Studios - I'm on vacation - I don't want to be included in any kind of survery - please!

 

[phamton]

Who knows! I've seen surveys about doritoes, toaster pastries, instant mashed potatoes, salsa, chocolate soy milk, soup, and even washing machines and bathroom faucets. You do get paid for them: some as little as $3* and some for $15. I think the yogurt one is $5.

* you don't usually get real dollars but Universal bucks to spend in the parks.

 

[ChrisFL]

I run the in the other direction as soon as I see those guys with clipboards at Universal Studios - I'm on vacation - I don't want to be included in any kind of survery - please!

agreed, but they're still not as bad as the photo takers when you get into the parks

 

['Canes Fan]

I'd rather have my picture taken then get badgered for the credit card inside the parking deck. that is the only thing I hate about UO.

 

[steve_rob]

Normally I say that I'm from the UK - which is true. If it's a company doing a survey about a product (like the yogurt ones), then they're only interested in people who live (and shop) in the US, so they leave me alone.

However, if it's a survey about the park run by Universal themselves, then they'll carry on because no matter where you're from they want to know your opinion about the park - and I don't mind taking that sort of survey cause hopefully I can help make the park better by giving my opinions.

 

[momof3disneyholics]

[QUOTE='Canes Fan]I'd rather have my picture taken then get badgered for the credit card inside the parking deck. that is the only thing I hate about UO.[/QUOTE]
I hate those people that step right in front of you with the credit card offers! Why do they have those people? They are so annoying! That is one good thing about working there. I can go in through the back!

 

[wildernessfamily]

I agree with glawgirl...I am on vacation they are wasting my FREE time...I try to be polite but it irrates me.

 

[cnaumann]

Let me tell you - I spend a heck of a lot more money than my kids!

Maybe, but I bet you are pretty stuck in your way about the things you buy, the brands you buy, and the stores you shop in. Count yourself blessed, do you really want to be the target of ads?