To photobomb, or not to photobomb. That is the question!

[Angel Ariel]

This WHOLE thread is a great example of the difference between those who let others effect/ control how they feel and those who choose not to give that kind of power over. I am absolutely shocked that so many here don't understand they have the ultimate say of whether they feel good or bad about a particular situation. YOU have control over how you feel...no body makes you feel anything. Your feelings are a signal to yourself of where your own sense of well being is. And, sadly, they will be utterly confused by this post as well. That's ok, though. I'm a happy person 99% of the time.

Stating I believe an action is rude doesnt mean someone else is making me feel anything, let alone making me feel bad.

Being photobombed wouldn't ruin my vacation. I wouldn't cry, or get angry or curse, etc. I'd have a great vacation regardless. I would likely comment on the rudeness and move on.

 

[Disney_Princess83]

This WHOLE thread is a great example of the difference between those who let others effect/ control how they feel and those who choose not to give that kind of power over. I am absolutely shocked that so many here don't understand they have the ultimate say of whether they feel good or bad about a particular situation. YOU have control over how you feel...no body makes you feel anything. Your feelings are a signal to yourself of where your own sense of well being is. And, sadly, they will be utterly confused by this post as well. That's ok, though. I'm a happy person 99% of the time.

I'm with you here. People will rarely change their minds about a topic. Some people can see the fun side of photo bombing, some people thing it's a terrible thing. At the end of the day, if someone chooses to make it a big deal, they can. Personally, I'd either laugh or roll my eyes and just move on.

 

[Disney_Princess83]

Again- it's great some people like it- but others don't. Knowing that some people might be upset or offended or aggravating by doing this type of thing- yet continuing to do it is what makes this rude and ignorant ( not saying you but the people who do it at Disney). If someone were to say... "Hey mind an extra family member in your shot?" - and given the situation- I can see it being funny..That's one thing- but no one gives you that option. Is it a terrible tragedy- no- . Is it rude and selfish- yes- having fun at what could be someone else's expense-- that's really what people are going to Disney to do??? How about these people go on a ride or go in a store or go get an ice cream and mind their own business? And photo bombers beware- if I am taking a photo and notice you behind me- I will not be amused you will be meeting my elbow. If the photographer happens to catch that moment- now that is something I find amusing and will be sure to purchase and frame.

You would assault someone over a photobomb?

I'm not worried some people do or don't like it. I don't photobomb people I don't know but I have found it funny when it's happened to me. I guess I'm surprised some people feel so over the top upset about it. It's a photo. But if they want to be that upset over something, go for it.

 

[chrismb22]

You would assault someone over a photobomb? I'm not worried some people do or don't like it. I don't photobomb people I don't know but I have found it funny when it's happened to me. I guess I'm surprised some people feel so over the top upset about it. It's a photo. But if they want to be that upset over something, go for it.

I would. If they want to do something that stupid, they have to assume the risk. I'm not talking the person smiling in the background shot but you jump in and pull a Steven Tyler in my picture with Mickey or with my kid seeing the castle with Poppy for the first time, look for my knee or elbow to accidentally photo bomb your face.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

You know what amazes me most?

Not the fact that someone would be rude and self-centered enough to intentionally ruin another person's photo. Unfortunately, you see enough of that kind of irresponsible and entitled behavior from otherwise intelligent adults in every day life to not be shocked.

Its the fact that these same people who deliberately infringe on another person's vacation seem appalled and aghast when (can you imagine?) someone suggests that their actions might cause a negative reaction by the innocent family whom they infringed upon. In the wise words of my Grandma, "you burn your butt, you sit on the blister". If you go out of your way to be childish, expect to reap the rewards accordingly.

How does a person rationalize that with themselves? Does the OP (and those like him or her) really think they are that entitled and deserving that they can do what they want and not suffer the repercussions their behavior causes? That truly stupifies me.

I am not saying that I would inflict physical harm on someone who photobombs. Like I said very early on in this thread, I am very sad for grown adults who lack the social skills to act appropriately and with respect for others in public. They really are to be pitied for their lack of maturity.

 

[gwynne]

Stating I believe an action is rude doesnt mean someone else is making me feel anything, let alone making me feel bad.

Being photobombed wouldn't ruin my vacation. I wouldn't cry, or get angry or curse, etc. I'd have a great vacation regardless. I would likely comment on the rudeness and move on.

I agree with you.
Some folks really enjoy their vacation with their family/group. They save up, plan, and look forward to lovely break. I think that's OK.
There is no reason they should have to deal with strangers who ignoring basic personal space boundaries to get some attention. That kind of behavior was annoying and immature even in 5th grade. When "adults" are still needy this way, it's very annoying. And kind of bizarre.
If we gave the p-bombers a sticker and told them they were special would they quit bothering folks?

 

[Luvchefmic]

It's not just a photo- it's MY photo and MY memory that I am to create- it has
Nothing to do with "you, the photo-bomber" so stay out of my photo!

To those who mentioned my Mom- thank you for the prayers, thoughts and concerns

I think the most disturbing of all posts in this thread is this one ^

It bothered me all night palmtreelover08 told us Mom is very sick...she got the response above : ( which of course left out her last line of her post when quoted ) Shows the true mindset of a photobomber

So callous Someone explain to me please how this is even remotely kind ? My animals treat each other with more compassion


Prayers to you & your family palmtreelover8

 

[goofy4tink]

All photos are just a photo. Personally, I don't understand this photo-centric society (I'm not saying you are personally) but people need to take photos of every moment of their lives that I think some people forget to look up from a lens. (Again I'm not saying you personally)

I wouldn't never photobomb (family and friends - yes absolutely and I do on a weekly basis. But we all do it to each other) However (unless there is something obscene happening) it isn't a terrible tragedy. I have been photobombed twice at WDW and personally speaking, they were both fantastic. They are two of my favourite photos taken at WDW (and we were there for 6 weeks, we ended up with thousands of photos) but they are the best. They are candid and funny.

A photo is 'just a photo'....I am most certainly not glued to my camera when at WDW. BUT...if I stand and wait for people to move out of the sight line, so that my photo can be as good as I can possibly get it, then yes, I am going to be peeved if someone thinks it's funny to jump in and photo bomb it. Most of the time, it wouldn't be a big deal. But if that photo is the one photo, that would have been perfect, and the one we would have used for our family holiday card? I certainly don't need you, being cutsie in the family photo!
There are plenty of strangers in my photos...and some of them are doing some pretty wonky things! I really don't care. It's just that one specific photo.

 

[Hannathy]

I see the biggest age group that thinks this is ok, and that is thankfully a small percentage or I really would loose faith in society, is the 30-45 age. A lot of these folks have children, wonder if they would think it so funny if people got between them and every picture with a character and their kid after waiting forever in a line? You know you'll be back in 3-5 yrs that 10 yr old will have the same reaction to Belle as the 5 yr old! Or I know walked past every character line and loudly said, "you know they aren't real, they are just college kids" "that's my neighbors kid, Hi Maggie" what if I found it hilarious to see little kids shocked and upset? Hey it's just a character meeting, no big deal right? I have the right to have fun.

Everyone has the right to pursuit happiness but not at the expense of others.

Everyone gets a trophy and everyone is special and can do no wrong is really starting to show up, I shudder to think how else it is going to reveal itself.

 

[JeremyGNJ]

I see the biggest age group that thinks this is ok, and that is thankfully a small percentage or I really would loose faith in society, is the 30-45 age. A lot of these folks have children, wonder if they would think it so funny if people got between them and every picture with a character and their kid after waiting forever in a line? You know you'll be back in 3-5 yrs that 10 yr old will have the same reaction to Belle as the 5 yr old! Or I know walked past every character line and loudly said, "you know they aren't real, they are just college kids" "that's my neighbors kid, Hi Maggie" what if I found it hilarious to see little kids shocked and upset? Hey it's just a character meeting, no big deal right? I have the right to have fun.

Everyone has the right to pursuit happiness but not at the expense of others.

Everyone gets a trophy and everyone is special and can do no wrong is really starting to show up, I shudder to think how else it is going to reveal itself.

I have a picture from Disney as a kid (I think like 10 yrs old), where some Indian guy just leaned into our family picture like he was one of us. We laughed at this for so many years! My parents were not upset that someone did this.

 

[Burnedout]

I find it interesting that some people downplay photos just because they aren't into them. Everyone has their own interests and I'm certain that if someone interfered with the ops pursuit of his interest he'd be bothered to some degree or another. It is human nature.

I take photos because I have very little visual memory. So it is my way to remember visually. I look at my photos a lot because of that. Weird or not it is my life.

 

[siskaren]

I have a picture from Disney as a kid (I think like 10 yrs old), where some Indian guy just leaned into our family picture like he was one of us. We laughed at this for so many years! My parents were not upset that someone did this.

So? Just because you and your family are OK with it doesn't mean other people should be.

 

[JillianMarie]

So? Just because you and your family are OK with it doesn't mean other people should be.

And just because you don't think it's funny, doesn't mean another family doesn't get a kick out of it.

I think what I'm getting here is that some people find it funny and some people don't. Some people have special pictures that are ruined - RUINED - because a kid jumped in the background and some people have what would be boring - BORING - average family photos made into hilarious memories because someone leaned into the picture and they love it.

Sounds like a pretty solid case of 'some people think it's great, some people think it's horrible'. Mystery solved.

 

[gwynne]

And just because you don't think it's funny, doesn't mean another family doesn't get a kick out of it.

I think what I'm getting here is that some people find it funny and some people don't. Some people have special pictures that are ruined - RUINED - because a kid jumped in the background and some people have what would be boring - BORING - average family photos made into hilarious memories because someone leaned into the picture and they love it.

Sounds like a pretty solid case of 'some people think it's great, some people think it's horrible'. Mystery solved.

You sorta forgot- Some people love it when strangers deliberately invade their personal space. Other folks would prefer strangers keep a bit of a polite distance. Now the mystery is solved.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Mystery solved.

Intentional photobombers are infringing on a part of another person's vacation experience (capturing special moments via photo). Their actions are affecting someone else in a potentially negative way.

Non-photobombers are not infringing on anyone else's vacation experience by attempting to take photos of their family members only (subject to someone walking into the frame accidentally). Their actions are not affecting anyone else.

The mystery for me is......how can the photobombers not see this?

And how can they rationalize that they have the right to experience their vacation THEIR way, at the expense of someone else? (who apparently doesn't, in their mind, have that same privilege?)

Photobombers could simply get their jollies with their OWN family (and ruin your their relatives photographs at your leisure....after all, for whatever reason, those folks have chosen to vacation with them). Leave the innocent and uninterested alone.

 

[Hannathy]

the problem is your fun -the photo bomber- is spoiling my fun. That is where the problem lies.

do what ever you want to have fun if it doesn't impinge on someone elses fun. Sit on main street and act as goofy as you want, make all the faces you want. do all the stupid stuff you want in your own pictures, I don't care, just don't do them to me.

I just want one photo bomber to explain why their fun trumps my fun? what makes them so special? I didn't get the memo.

 

[JillianMarie]

Wow. 26 pages of this? If lives are seriously going to be ruined and garments torn asunder over if someone jumps into the back of one of the 275 pictures that people take at Disney on average just photoshop them out. Should you have to? No. But it seems like an easy solution to the rampant and flagrant photobombings that are plaguing Disney World.

 

[Hannathy]

Wow. 26 pages of this? If lives are seriously going to be ruined and garments torn asunder over if someone jumps into the back of one of the 275 pictures that people take at Disney on average just photoshop them out. Should you have to? No. But it seems like an easy solution to the rampant and flagrant photobombings that are plaguing Disney World.

wow I'm amazed at the photo shop skills of all these photo bombers, it isn't that easy with a busy background. sure in a simple plain one it is not so with a disney background.

Plus why should they have to? they didn't ask you to be in their photo. Another example of the "special" generation. I'm so important you should want me in your photo's.

Here's an idea if you think it is so funny why don't you just photo shop yourself into random photos you can get on the internet and laugh your head off at the results ?

Still haven't answered :

I just want one photo bomber to explain why their fun trumps my fun? what makes them so special? I didn't get the memo.

 

[Love Tink]

I'm so confused! I totally think photobombing is inconsiderate and immature, and I wouldn't want a special photo ruined by some stranger.

However...every time I see a Disney photo that was photobombed, or read a description of one, I smile and laugh. They can be funny!

Don't do it!*

*But if you do it, be cute and clever about it.

 

[tarak]

I voted grow up. I'll have plenty of memories after I leave WDW of the inconsiderate and obnoxious people I've met during my last trip. I don't need them further enshrined in my photos.