Since when did being a jerk become a theme park strategy?

[CookieandOatmeal]

[QUOTE="CookieandOatmeal, post: 54194639, member: 512869"She resorted to try to pressure me to give up my space by smushing me against the rail with her giant boobs. . . . I do imagine a guy might've liked the experience lol.

Maybe I'm not the typical guy, and certainly, I enjoy boobs as much as any other guy, but I would not have been very comfortable in your situation. I've had it happen at parades in Disney World once or twice, and it nearly succeeded in making me move.

DD and I also had this group of teenagers (dd was perhaps 16 or 17 at the time) right behind us for a parade. We were sitting down, and they were so far up our backsides that they were bumping into us. I told them once to back up a bit, they ignored me, so DD and I stood up. I'm pretty well 6' tall, and was around 225lbs at the time. They couldn't see over, or around me. All of a sudden, they were willing to back up if we sat back down lol. Sorry, too late now, I asked nicely once

Haha. I'm glad you didn't give in either! I stake out early at the parks and events because I'm only 5'1 and won't get a great view unless I do so. I hate when people who don't do that expect you to give your spot to them or share it. I've also been elbowed in the face in crowds by tall people because they didn't see me. It's to my benefit to get to things early lol.

 

[YawningDodo]

Maybe I'm not the typical guy, and certainly, I enjoy boobs as much as any other guy, but I would not have been very comfortable in your situation. I've had it happen at parades in Disney World once or twice, and it nearly succeeded in making me move.

I'm glad someone said something; sexual harassment perpetrated by women against men is still sexual harassment.

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

I'm glad someone said something; sexual harassment perpetrated by women against men is still sexual harassment.

I feel like I was sexually harassed too and by a woman!

 

[YawningDodo]

I feel like I was sexually harassed too and by a woman!

And I think you legitimately were sexually harassed by that woman. A stranger pressing their body up against you to push/intimidate you out of a space...seriously crossing a line regardless of what bits and bobs each of you have. If it had happened to me I probably wouldn't have said anything about it because I'm terrible at confrontation, but I would have been very uncomfortable. I'm also a woman.

 

[Summertinkerbell]

We're not special, we just think of ourselves as being better than elderly people like you.

Seriously?! "elderly?" Wow...I think there might be a more appropriate way to educate someone about not making generalizations than insulting them.

I teach preschoolers how to be kind to each other...I would think adults could handle something so simple as kindness.


Perhaps we could get back on topic; stop stereotyping age groups; and not pick on each other.

 

[alvernon90]

Seriously?! "elderly?"

No, not seriously.

 

[Summertinkerbell]

No, not seriously.

Those of us who are near the age of 50 get a little touchy about these things.

 

[BobC]

Not used to seeing boobs discussed this much on a Disney forum.... not complaining lol

 

[Dentam]

The DIS is so entertaining today! Love it!

 

[cart-mom]

It's just selfish behavior and it's getting worse. But we can't give in to it. We are experienced DISers and we will not run, push or lean onto another person(boobs or no boobs) just to try to get a better view.
DH and I have always stayed back when the shows/fireworks ended to avoid the nasty crowds. Except for the one time we were crazy enough to think we could see fireworks at MK and then take the monorail to TTC then Epcot to see their fireworks. With two small children and an umbrella stroller. Still, we never hurt anyone or invaded anyone's space in our mad dash and if we didn't make it then at least we tried (but we did). I hope your son doesn't have nightmares after his encounter or think that all people are rude like that.

(also, happy to be 48 and not in the "super special" group)

 

[shepd]

Oh Lord, the fireworks. My only bad experience at Disney. Crazy dude arrived halfway into them pushing someone in a wheelchair (well after I'd already picked a spot) and ran a wheelchair over my feet, then proceeded to tell me I have to move because they're pushing a wheelchair. Where to? There's no space in front or behind me. Then they proceeded to keep running over my foot. I yelled for security. They buzzed off. What is it with crazy entitled folks? I did tell them that if they asked Disney staff I'm certain there's an area for people in wheelchairs to watch from. Not like you'd see anything in one otherwise anyways.

 

[Maleficent Dragon]

Unfortunately, we see this on every trip and have since our first visit 13 years ago. It just seems to get worse each year. I understand your frustration and I am sorry that was your experience.

 

[YawningDodo]

It's just selfish behavior and it's getting worse. But we can't give in to it. We are experienced DISers and we will not run, push or lean onto another person(boobs or no boobs) just to try to get a better view.
DH and I have always stayed back when the shows/fireworks ended to avoid the nasty crowds. Except for the one time we were crazy enough to think we could see fireworks at MK and then take the monorail to TTC then Epcot to see their fireworks. With two small children and an umbrella stroller. Still, we never hurt anyone or invaded anyone's space in our mad dash and if we didn't make it then at least we tried (but we did). I hope your son doesn't have nightmares after his encounter or think that all people are rude like that.

(also, happy to be 48 and not in the "super special" group)

Yeah, I've done the "leave via monorail immediately after MK fireworks" thing all of once. It was when I was on the College Program, and I was used to bugging off through a cast member exit at the end of a solo evening if I so chose (very naughty to use them outside of work shifts, but I was a dumb college kid). Had family visiting and did it all via the guest entrance/exit and I learned that no, you don't even try. Much better to just chill out and wait for the bulk of the crowd to pass.

 

[Aurora0427]

Wow, so sorry I said 35-45. It wasn't directed at anyone in particular so let's just realize it was just a range. My point wasn't so much about the exact age, but what I've experienced. I'm 55 and I was just speaking from years of experience.

It's almost funny that people are offended by the age range I posted. Is it because they're special? LOL

No. It's because you basically called parents between the ages of 35-45 self serving me first jerks. Which isn't true. I'm sure I could come up with a equally incorrect yet offensive observation about people from your generation.

 

[dfb]

Since the very first day. Here's proof!!



Their grandparents taught them and Disney encouraged it!!

Can you believe those jerks!!

 

[sersee05]

Op here... Honestly I thought I had seen it all until today. Today took the cake. We were at wdw. We were sitting at Casey's corner. A family was at the table next to us. They had a child probably around 8. Apparently he had an issue because he proceeded to pull down his pants. His mom was yelling at him and he kept putting his hand near his rear. She ended up grabbing napkins and wiping his butt. She put the soiled napkin on the table and got another . She did it again. We were next to them eating. Eww.

I have never seen anything like it.

 

[Pinkos]

Phewwwwwwwwww, 46 here... glad i'm not included in that age crowd!

34 here ... Guess I'm good!!

I have to say .. I think you are WAY off. I don't think that age group acts that way at all. I think those in their 20's act that way. Lol.

 

[sersee05]

I also wanted to add.. It is hot. It is crowded. We all want to see frozen fireworks. I don't run and knock kids over.

 

[Pinkos]

Lol. Sorry, quoted the wrong poster. I'm obviously not tech savvy.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Not used to seeing boobs discussed this much on a Disney forum.... not complaining lol

Beer please. I've heard it all.