Cringe-worthy

[SydneyFalco]

Apparently, there are people who think it's acceptable to wash their babies bottoms in a drinking water fountain.

But were they... French!?!!

MUSIC CUE: DAH DAH DUNH...!

 

[Eljay]

Which is the nastiest thing I have heard in this entire thread! I will never, use the water fountains in WDW now!

I agree, water fountains are off limits for me, too.

Come to think of it, the poor baby gets a shot of ice water where the sun don't shine. Who would do this?!?!?

Let's make a pact that if we ever witness this, we have to tell a CM and insist that they disinfect the fountain, IMMEDIATELY!

 

[Tinkerbella001]

Nothing says cringe better than "BABY BIDETS"!!

OMG!!! I hope you're not talking about the drinking fountains!!

I LOVE this thread!!

 

[overthemoon4mickey]

Anyway I have several cringe stories, most of them with the same theme. It's incredible to listen to people throw out snooty comments about handicap people. I can't tell you how many times I've heard "wow must be nice to get on the ride faster because you have that dog with you" muttered under someone's breath (my father is blind and has a guide dog, to clear up any confusion) I usually don't spend any more time on those times of people than a dirty look, but on the last trip one man took it a bit far. We had ADR's at Crystal Palace, and when we checked in, I asked the hostess if it'd be possible to get a table a little out of the way so that the dog wouldn't be in people's way. She said she's take care of it and it so happened that the next table up fit that description. A man with his family decided he needed to point this out to everyone in a 50 foot radius and proceeded to yell "SEE THAT? WE WERE HERE FIRST AND JUST BECAUSE THEY HAVE THAT STUPID DOG WITH THEM THEY GET TREATED LIKE FRICKIN ROYALTY!" I whipped around and was about to rip into this man myself, but an elderly gentleman from another group put his hand on my shoulder, got real close to the man who'd shouted and said "Sir do you really want to play that game? I hope you realize you've just embarrassed the rest of your family (which he had, the wife and sons looked mortified) and you've cemented yourself in the minds of all these people around us as "That a$$hole". It was stunning.

Wow! That gentleman really knew how to make a point with class! I love it!

 

[overthemoon4mickey]

One time is at least partially understandable. But the second time? Thats just ridiculous.

Spoken like the childless!

 

[Tinkerbella001]

What sense of entitlement do some of you have to tell me that Im gross just because Im fat???? I'm 5ft 6in and 275 lbs of blonde hair, big breasts, and a curvy rear. I am HAPPY. Im not a bombshell to everyone....but to many I am.......and comments about large people just appall me.....as would a comment about someone who looks "too skinny and needs a burger".

It doesn't give us the right to sport around in bikini's tugged up in our cracks any more than it givs you the right to comment on how gross we are bcause we are bigger than you. Again.....TACT.

I would never donn a white mini-skirt and a in thong in Disney, and the girl should have known better.....however.....how does that make her gross? Are average sized people gross when they do that? .

I totally agree with your post. And yes, it is equally disgusting to see average and bone-thin people in clothes that are too tight, too short, see-through, or otherwise not there.

 

[nooneshome]

OMG!!! I hope you're not talking about the drinking fountains!!

I LOVE this thread!!

After reading all the stories of nasty diapers and baby bidets you still love this thread? It gives you a greater appreciation for the germophobic parents. Give I hope I don't offend the germophobes!!!

ps I love this thread too!!

 

[Missytara]

Two come to mind immediately and they were on the same trip.

First one at Epcot, in front of Germany. Two college aged girls, one dressed in a tin foil hat with a propellor on top of it and silver make-up and the second girl dressed the same, but pretending to carry and use an old-time camera. The girl with the "Camera" said, "Roll 'em" so it looked at first like part of a show. The first girl started ranting about how Disney cuts off people's creativity and suddenly people will not be able to think for themselves like robots or martians. I did a double take, and they were gone... whisked away behind some door with security. I never even saw the security come out.

Second one was the resort buses at DTD; a very obese threesome, turned out to be husband, wife, and wife's sister. The husband butted in line of the two women to get on the bus, the wife pushed him and he in turn pushed her and the sister both at the same time. They were too mysteriously whisked away somewhere.....

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

Second one was the resort buses at DTD; a very obese threesome, turned out to be husband, wife, and wife's sister. The husband butted in line of the two women to get on the bus, the wife pushed him and he in turn pushed her and the sister both at the same time. They were too mysteriously whisked away somewhere.....

After all of the discussion on this thread so far about sensitivity, why would you find it necessary to mention that the threesome was obese? Would it somehow be less rude if they were slender? If they were of colour, would you mention that they were black? I'm not pooh-sized myself but I find this hate against such people really offensive.

 

[SnowandMittens]

Spoken like the childless!

Spoken like someone who is fortunate enough to be able to have children.

 

[kmk1180]

After all of the discussion on this thread so far about sensitivity, why would you find it necessary to mention that the threesome was obese? Would it somehow be less rude if they were slender? If they were of colour, would you mention that they were black? I'm not pooh-sized myself but I find this hate against such people really offensive.

UHG!.
I so tired of reading people telling other people what the can and can not say on the boards.
If it's offensive report it to the moderators. It's their job to watch that, and decide if it is offensive.
Not anyone elses. No else here is self appointed to lecture every else as to control somebody else's freedom of speech.
Doesn't matter if you've been here for years or one day. Or if you have one post or 10 million.


And to anyone critizing other posters telling them not judge a stranger for a few second they saw them acting badly...
By posting your complaint your doing exactly what your telling everyone else not to do. which is judging someone based on a post.

jeeze people can't we just share stories and opinoins without judging other posters speech.

(and sorry I not trying to single anyone out, just an example)

that's my cringe moment.

 

[tripplanner2]

I have one. My family was on the bus returning from the parks and another family (extended family with 4 adults) starting biting the tips off of the glow necklaces and bracelets and spilling the glowing liquid all over their kids so that the kids will glow. My husband and I (and even my kids who were 7, 5, and 2) were all shocked. My 7 and 5 year old kept saying that your not supposed to do that. My husband and I decided to get off at an earleir stop before our family got sprayed with any of the liquid inside those necklaces.

 

[SafetyPinndSally]

DH and I were on our honeymoon this past February and we were on into our second day when something extremely cringe-worthy happened.

We were eating lunch at a CS (Cosmic Rays I believe) and we had decided to sit outside because it was really nice out and there was no one else around. I'm about half way into my meal when these two women come running out, diaper bags swinging and their two infants crying madly. I was about to ask if I could help with anything(I thought the children were injured or something) my offer was ignored, but to my horror these two women proceed to grab up two trays from a nearby table. They then place their children on said trays and begin to change their diapers. I'm talking nasty-oozing-poo-filled diapers right there next to my meal. Well I guess one of the women wasn't very concentrated on what she was doing because she got some stuff on her hand and instead of reaching and getting a wipe, she proceeds to wipe it on the table, leaving a very nice smear for all to see. Once finished, these two women pick up their children and walk off, leaving the poo diapers on the table, not even really sealing them, the smear mark and the tarnished trays which had a strong smell of pee to them.

Needless to say I never finished my meal because I was too sickened both my the smell and by these women's actions in a public place. I quickly found a manager on my way out, described the events and the women and went on my merry way about the rest of the park.

 

[kelma]

Spoken like someone who is fortunate enough to be able to have children.

Just wanted to say that there are literally millions of children around this big world of ours who need parents. I know, I'm blessed to be the mother of 2 of them

We can all be "fortunate enough to be able to have children" if we choose

And then we can all have the right to judge one another's parenting styles

Kelma
Mom to 2 princes and 2 princesses

 

[lugnut33]

I saw an Asian guy dressed up in a Japanese school girls uniform at Disneyland once. About 30 feet behind him were about 3 Disneyland security gaurds ready to escort the man/girl out of the park.

Not really a cringe moment, but it did get a chuckle out of me.

 

[SilverL]

If you were that sick, why on earth did they take you to the parks. Imagine how many vacations were ruined because of you being there?!

I apologize if I ruined anyone's vacation that day. FWIW, my parents are part French.

(I was fine after about an hour, ditched the wheelchair and enjoyed the World Showcase very much---but I never did ride Test Track on that trip!)

 

[BarleyJack]

Just wanted to say that there are literally millions of children around this big world of ours who need parents. I know, I'm blessed to be the mother of 2 of them

We can all be "fortunate enough to be able to have children" if we choose
And then we can all have the right to judge one another's parenting styles

Kelma
Mom to 2 princes and 2 princesses

I respectfully disagree on this. That all depends on one's sexual orientation and where they live. Just some food for thought.

Maybe your post should read: "All we heterosexual people can be fortunate enough to be able to have children" if we choose

 

[SnowandMittens]

Just wanted to say that there are literally millions of children around this big world of ours who need parents. I know, I'm blessed to be the mother of 2 of them

We can all be "fortunate enough to be able to have children" if we choose

And then we can all have the right to judge one another's parenting styles

Kelma
Mom to 2 princes and 2 princesses

I auctually do have a little girl of my own, thank you. I was just pointing out that people, if they have children or not, have the right to have opinions about other's parenting styles/ etc... as long as they are discussed in a respectful and polite way.

I can tell someone is an abusive or irresponsible parent, and having my own child has nothing to do with it.

 

[DisneyNutinNJ]

I respectfully disagree on this. That all depends on one's sexual orientation and where they live. Just some food for thought.

Maybe your post should read: "All we heterosexual people can be fortunate enough to be able to have children" if we choose

Seriously?!?!? Now this PC crap has gone WAY too far. Why must things be read with the intention of being offended? Who says that there is no way to ADOPT said children and this "have" them, eh?

I am offended that you assume, based on the poster's choice of words that they are an insensitive homophobe!

Some people need to get off the high horse, lighten up, and enjoy the stories.

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

One time is at least partially understandable. But the second time? Thats just ridiculous.

5 and 6 year olds aren't exactly known for their upper level thinking skills or for practicing impulse control. No biggie.

eta: My non heterosexual sister just adopted a darling little girl. Does that make it ok to say?