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

[Hannathy]

So you have a problem with people pulling a prank, but no problem with lying about a person performing a criminal act?

That's strange.

Whats false? do I know you? do I know why you are coming up behind me? I"m from the east coast someone I don't know is coming up behind me toward me you darn well better believe I think they are after my purse. You invade my personal space you better believe I"m defending it.

No false statement there, No never met this person before, caught them out of the corner of my eye coming toward us , thought they were going to grab my purse or camera and I reacted.


every action has a consequence don't like what could happen to you don't pull the prank. There are no guarantees in life.

 

[gwynne]

Shocked at the kind of posts in this thread. I guess that they explain why our society is so violent.

Gosh, that's not my takeaway. I just was surprised that it's not a given to be decently respectful of other's personal space. That concept doesn't seem to be too difficult to grasp, especially for anyone over the age of 10.

 

[FLchick415]

What if they were "coming toward you" to tell you that you dropped your wallet or something?

 

[999DoomBuggies]

Lol @ this thread and all these self defense scenarios. Why are people getting so upset. If a person photobombs us then oh well that is part of the experience.

 

[lugnut33]

If I'm in somebody's photo (because I happen to be in the photo, not because I purposefully walked over to be in it) then I'm cheesing to the camera. No funny face or anything, just a great big cheesy smile.

 

[Magpie]

What if they were "coming toward you" to tell you that you dropped your wallet or something?

They wouldn't be sneaking up behind you, then, would they? They'd be running up, trying to get your attention, waving your wallet and saying, "Hey! I think you dropped your wallet!"

And if they accidentally ended up in your photo while doing that, it'd be awesome and hilarious, and you'd be happy because you got your wallet back.

 

[Hannathy]

What if they were "coming toward you" to tell you that you dropped your wallet or something?

sorry that is a different form of motion. and people usually say "excuse" me when doing something like that. they don't stop and be in our picture.

I always love the "what ifs" that are pulled out of the woodwork in threads like this.

If you invade someones personal space be the grown up you aren't being ruining someones picture and accept the consequences.

I can't get over the rudeness that is being promoted as fun. rude is rude.

 

[Disneyhabs]

44 here and it can be such a blast to do it we make a day of it when at Canadas wonderland etc.

 

[tulipgrl7]

I don't expect for the crowd seas to part just so I can get a person free picture, but I do expect someone to not bomb my photos. I fall into the little kid camp where if I can get a picture of both of them looking and smiling it is becomes a cherished picture and I don't want to see some stranger's head popping up behind ours with a goofy face. Just mind your own business and keep it moving.

 

[Hannathy]

Lol @ this thread and all these self defense scenarios. Why are people getting so upset. If a person photobombs us then oh well that is part of the experience.

since when? this is something new with this self centered generation.
I have been going to Disney since the 70's and it never happened before so it is not part of the experience, it is a very rude, nasty purposeful act by very immature spoiled "children"

 

[EMode]

Lol @ this thread and all these self defense scenarios. Why are people getting so upset. If a person photobombs us then oh well that is part of the experience.

I don't remember seeing that on the WDW when I was pricing out a vacation

People are upset because they don't want selfish, childish idiots ruining their photos from a maybe once in a lifetime trip.
I agree some of these scenerios are over the top but I agree with Hannathy, if you are coming up behind me I'm going to assume you are about to do something no good. Don't invade my personal space and I won't be forced to defend it.
(I say that but truth is I don't think most photobombers come in all that close where you'd notice. The point is that they go unnoticed until you are looking at the pics).

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I'm actually pretty shocked how many people on here hate photobombers. I've never done it but I would think it's funny if someone did it to me. I definitely don't see how it "ruins" the picture. If you hate it that much, you can easily photoshop it out. Are we talking cell phone pictures or a CM taking a MM picture? I can see the latter being slightly rude. Normally you can notice a PB and then just retake it anyway.

Our last Disney photobomb happened at H&V when I was trying to take a picture of my son with Jake. Some jerk who thought he was being funny jumped into the picture at the same time...so I have a picture of my son with some random freak and Jake. Yeah, that's awesome, man! SO FUNNY! SO HILARIOUS! We had to call Jake back to the table to get a good picture of just my son and Jake. Was it a big deal? No. Was it an inconvenience? Yes. If Jake had refused to come back to the table my son would have been devastated at not having a picture with him (my son is only 4, so things like this can be devastating). This guy was not able to be Photoshopped out because he jumped into the middle of picture and put his arm around my kid and Jake right as I was snapping the photo, like he was a family member or something. It was irritating and unnecessary.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

There is no universal set of standards that applies to everyone about what is or is not "rude" behavior. This may be rude to you, but that does not make it universally rude, it just makes it rude to you.

How a person reacts to a situation like this generally aligns with their ability to put themselves in the shoes of the other person. If the other person is just trying to have fun with you and you can't relax and laugh at yourself, that says more about you than them.

 

[JeremyGNJ]

If you invade someones personal space be the grown up you aren't being ruining someones picture and accept the consequences.

And that consequence is VIOLENCE!

 

[sethschroeder]

Pay for my trip and photobomb my photos all you want. When I stop for a photo I want 1 or 2 max quick snaps and be on my way not sit there and have to wait to take more after your "funny" photobomb. Will I care not really but it will be irritating to have to retake photos.

Again I will say just because you get a laugh doesn't mean it's right, check the knockout game.

 

[Magpie]

There is no universal set of standards that applies to everyone about what is or is not "rude" behavior. This may be rude to you, but that does not make it universally rude, it just makes it rude to you.

How a person reacts to a situation like this generally aligns with their ability to put themselves in the shoes of the other person. If the other person is just trying to have fun with you and you can't relax and laugh at yourself, that says more about you than them.

I would think that the desire to photobomb also aligns with a person's ability to put themselves in the shoes of the other person.

If we ALL put ourselves in other people's shoes, photobombing would never be an issue, because it would only ever happen accidentally.

I don't see why the victim is required to be the accommodating one here, when they did nothing to invite or request a photobombing from a stranger (versus a celebrity or family member).

 

[SpringSprite]

There is no universal set of standards that applies to everyone about what is or is not "rude" behavior. This may be rude to you, but that does not make it universally rude, it just makes it rude to you.

So true, and profound! Just as there is no universal set of standards about what constitutes proper parenting, proper scooter or stroller use, proper line etiquette, proper touring strategies, proper WHATEVER, at WDW or otherwise. But that doesn't stop anyone from thinking that they are the ones who are in the right!

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I would think that the desire to photobomb also aligns with a person's ability to put themselves in the shoes of the other person.

If we ALL put ourselves in other people's shoes, photobombing would never be an issue, because it would only ever happen accidentally.

I don't see why the victim is required to be the accommodating one here, when they did nothing to invite or request a photobombing from a stranger (versus a celebrity or family member).

I don't disagree with the premise, but consider that the person doing the bombing probably thinks that it is funny to get bombed, too. The point is to try and see that the other person is not trying to ruin your picture or your vacation. They are just having fun and trying to do it with others.

Should we stop all activity that isn't pleasing to everyone? Is there such an activity as one that is pleasing to everyone?

Maybe we should all just try to have fun in our own way and try to be a little more understanding of people who go about it in a different way. Tolerance isn't enough because that implies that one side is better than the other. What is needed is a real desire to understand and appreciate people who are different.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

Here's what I like to do at Disney:

Offer to take other people's photos for them. That always creates a smile!

It's a very easy offer to mime, if the other folks don't speak English. And even if the people won't let you touch their camera, they still appreciate the offer.

I think it's a useful warning that when you deliberately intrude into a stranger's space, you can't always predict the consequences.

I do believe photobombing can be funny... when it's truly unintentional, or when it involves your own family and friends, or when it's a celebrity or character making a surprise appearance. But when you start involving complete strangers, then you need to be prepared for any reaction. And if that person flips out on you, then you need to accept your own responsibility in precipitating that (not entirely unanticipated) reaction.

No, photobombers don't deserve a punch in the nose. But the easiest way to avoid an ugly confrontation is to mind your manners and refrain from deliberately photobombing strangers. And that's a choice that is entirely in your own hands.

They wouldn't be sneaking up behind you, then, would they? They'd be running up, trying to get your attention, waving your wallet and saying, "Hey! I think you dropped your wallet!"

And if they accidentally ended up in your photo while doing that, it'd be awesome and hilarious, and you'd be happy because you got your wallet back.

I would think that the desire to photobomb also aligns with a person's ability to put themselves in the shoes of the other person.

If we ALL put ourselves in other people's shoes, photobombing would never be an issue, because it would only ever happen accidentally.

I don't see why the victim is required to be the accommodating one here, when they did nothing to invite or request a photobombing from a stranger (versus a celebrity or family member).

I am just going to ditto everything you've said in this thread.

If you don't think it's rude to photobomb, you're not only rude but clueless. Of course, rude people rarely realize what an irritation they are to the rest of us, so I guess this is just par for the course.

 

[Hannathy]

There is no universal set of standards that applies to everyone about what is or is not "rude" behavior. .

Actually in civilized society there is. That is what makes it civilized. There are standard accepted practices or else there would be anarchy.