STUPIDIST QUESTION A GUEST CAN ASK YOU!

[POLARSHOT2004]

EXCUSE ME DO YOU WORK HERE?

NO I LOVE TO WEAR THE FANTASYLAND UNIFORM

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

I just say, "No, sorry, I don't."

[Karnever]

I say a line I saw in a get funny strip 2 years ago...... "no its just my own personal halloween"

[Main Streeter]

"What's your name?" As they seem to be looking @ my name tag :roll:

[Stduck]

No the best is...

-Guests taps you on shoulder looks at your name tag and says-
"Excuse me "Name on Name tag" Do you work here?

Response I'd like to give?
"No I think burlap sack pants make me look sexy."

[Zazu]

"Do you work here?"

"Only when I think they're watching."

[Polar33]

"Do you work here?"

"Only when I think they're watching."
:lol: I love it...

I've been using "I try not to, but sometimes they make me", but I think I'll start using that one too. Gotta break the monotony some how.

[Seussgirl]

I've been asked "Why is it raining?" before. The only response I could think of was "Did you just ask me why it is raining?????"

[saidthekat]

I've been asked "Why is it raining?" before. The only response I could think of was "Did you just ask me why it is raining?????"

yes! i can't wait for it to start raining in CA. i'll say that every day!

[IRSmart1]

Some stupid questions from the good 'ol parking lot:

Where is the bugs bunny parking lot? I have to pick up my son in 20 minutes.

Do the elevators next to the parking structure take you to Disneyland?

Where did I park? You work here and you don't know where I parked?

How do I get to the Hotel? (Gee, 50 million hotels and I'm supposed to know which one you're referring to?)

How do I get to the main parking? I came in the front way. (everyone thinks their parking lot is the "main" one and they usually think that they came in the "front" way)

Where is Goofy Duck parking lot?

And of course: DO YOU WORK HERE?

NO!! I won a contest that allows me to be a cast member for the day. DUH!

[BTTF4Life]

"What's the wait time?" when right infront of the wait time sign.

"Where's the entrance?" when in front of a sign that says "ENTER" and an arrow pointing to the entrance hall.

"Where is Jurassic Park?"
"You're in it."

"Will I get wet?" at rides where you can clearly see other guests coming off wet/soaked.

[BRWombat]

"Do you work here?"

"Only when I think they're watching."
Classic.

Like other non-CM's have posted here, I occasionally get that question myself. I have fun with the cheerful answer: "No, ma'am! How can I help you?" It's good for a few more seconds of enjoyable confusion. :D:

[hobie16]

yes! i can't wait for it to start raining in CA. i'll say that every day!It would be a great opportunity to demonstrate your vast knowledge of meteorology. You could start off with a discussion of the different types of clouds, transition to the finer points of inversion layers, offer a ten day forecast and, as a bonus, throw in the latest surf report.

[SRT_GB]

Did anyone else notice that "stupidest" is misspelled in the title of this thread?

Like the lead I once had who couldn't spell "competent" yet kept complaining about other leads who weren't competent.

[Lasolimu]

I am curious, has anyone been asked the question: Are you real? as a serious question?

[Thatguy]

I am curious, has anyone been asked the question: Are you real? as a serious question?

YEP!

while playing chess in the jungle queue, we waited a couple of beats then jumped towards the guest... after tht we weren't only real but we were jerks according to him.

[BTTF4Life]

I am curious, has anyone been asked the question: Are you real? as a serious question?
Yes. At Revenge of the Mummy, in the temple queue, sometimes I would stand very still, only to move unexpectedly and scare people. Some would say things like "I didn't think he was real".

[Stduck]

I am curious, has anyone been asked the question: Are you real? as a serious question?

All the time at Load 2 at the Haunted Mansion.

[SRT_GB]

I am curious, has anyone been asked the question: Are you real? as a serious question?
I've been asked that at the Emporium and Space Image.

In the DLH lobby, Goofy has been known to stand near the front door and move around like an animatronic and while people would stare at him wondering if he was real, he'd jump at them.

[Zazu]

I am curious, has anyone been asked the question: Are you real? as a serious question?Oh yeah.

Standing in Frontierland in my conductor's costume with sweat dripping off my chin from the heat, a mother and son are trying to find something on the map. I'm too whipped to even say, "Howdy!" and try to help.

"Let's ask him," suggests the son, pointing to me.

"Oh, he's not real," replies mom.

"Sure he is, just ask him!"

"Okay already. Are you real? There, I asked him."

"Well ma'am, I'm real hot, is that good enough for you?"

"EEEEEK!!!" :eek:

[under the mouse's thumb]

i have been asked "where is minnie's chicken?" a few times every year.i think they mean a new hybrid of minnie and friends breakfast, goofy's kitchen and mrs. knott's restaurant.

[Notatourist]

Try playing a character, having a guest grab you by the chest (I'm female) and saying "Oh my god, they are real."

To which my reply was "Yes, and your evening is over."

They were evicted from the park.

[Seussgirl]

OMG! Did that happen last night at HHN?

[Notatourist]

No, couple of years back, Suess Girl, and I think you and I know each other... muhahaha....I'll look for you when I am in your area again...

[Seussgirl]

Yes, I remember meeting you. :)

[coldfire409]

And of course: DO YOU WORK HERE?

NO!! I won a contest that allows me to be a cast member for the day. DUH!

Disney did a contest like that in the early 80's i belive. Some lady won it and got bored while at a position at the Seas and left before her bump came. She bitched at the CM the whole time too.

[Anna]

No, couple of years back, Suess Girl, and I think you and I know each other... muhahaha....I'll look for you when I am in your area again...

I know you also. I also know Suess Girl and BTTF4Life. I'll give you a little hint---I'm the MIB champ.

[Notatourist]

I know, I know...EVERYONE IS HERE...:) We're taking over....

[Seussgirl]

Yep, we are here to stay!

[Stduck]

I know, I know...EVERYONE IS HERE...:) We're taking over....

Still more of us though -waves her little DLR flag-

[Notatourist]

I know, and I will state this. Unless you have worked in a park, or a park like enviroment, no one will understand the brother and sisterhood presented on this site more than park and park enviroments (the customer service industry)...so we all stand together and laugh when we need to, advise when we need to, cry when we have to, and love whenever we can.

Disney, Universal, Sea World, Knotts, Lego, Six Flags and those I have left out, unite!

[BTTF4Life]

I know you also. I also know Suess Girl and BTTF4Life. I'll give you a little hint---I'm the MIB champ.
But this is not the name you normally use!!!

[Seussgirl]

I know, and I will state this. Unless you have worked in a park, or a park like enviroment, no one will understand the brother and sisterhood presented on this site more than park and park enviroments (the customer service industry)...so we all stand together and laugh when we need to, advise when we need to, cry when we have to, and love whenever we can.

Disney, Universal, Sea World, Knotts, Lego, Six Flags and those I have left out, unite!
Well Said! :D:

[CBeilby]

Hey, don't look at me. I'm neutral in this one. :eek:

[Notatourist]

Sorry-Halloween's making me all militant.

[IRSmart1]

Cast Member on the back of a tram: Please exit to the driver's left hand side
Guest: How am I to know which way the driver is facing? :confused: :confused:

[Joey_lazzatti]

Dude been there, heard that one before! HAHAHA but it still never fails to make me crack up. In the words of my boy Indy "Heres your Sign"

[Main_Street_Merch]

I am curious, has anyone been asked the question: Are you real? as a serious question?

Yeah, I get that one at Safaris all the time.

[BarryH]

This isn't theme park-related, but I used to work in an office where I had to wear a tie. Sometimes before or after work, I had to drop by Publix, Wal-Mart, Target, etc. Invariably, someone will stop me and say, "Do you work here?" I had no store name tag, vest, smock, or anything that identified me as an employee. I'd tell them, "No, I don't work here." After a while, I'd be asked if I worked at the store so many times that I was very tempted to say, "No, I don't work here! Do you see a name tag? Does it look like I make $5/hour?"

One time, I walked into a store with a polo shirt and jeans. Someone asked me, "Do you work here?" I almost lost it!

[ktulu]

I usually say yes and then point them in the wrong direction, or sometimes if I know what they are looking for and they seem like a nice enough person I'll take them there.

[CBeilby]

This isn't theme park-related, but I used to work in an office where I had to wear a tie. Sometimes before or after work, I had to drop by Publix, Wal-Mart, Target, etc. Invariably, someone will stop me and say, "Do you work here?" I had no store name tag, vest, smock, or anything that identified me as an employee. I'd tell them, "No, I don't work here." After a while, I'd be asked if I worked at the store so many times that I was very tempted to say, "No, I don't work here! Do you see a name tag? Does it look like I make $5/hour?"

One time, I walked into a store with a polo shirt and jeans. Someone asked me, "Do you work here?" I almost lost it!


Try going into Target wearing a red shirt of any sort and tan slacks...

[ktulu]

Try going into Target wearing a red shirt of any sort and tan slacks...

I do that for fun.

I need a life...

[Polar33]

Try going into Target wearing a red shirt of any sort and tan slacks...Or perhaps a blue shirt and tan slacks at best buy (http://www.improveverywhere.com/2006/04/23/best-buy/).

[ktulu]

Or perhaps a blue shirt and tan slacks at best buy (http://www.improveverywhere.com/2006/04/23/best-buy/).

I do that too...

[CerasiJ]

One time, I walked into a store with a polo shirt and jeans. Someone asked me, "Do you work here?" I almost lost it!
It could be worse! You could have my problem and be mistaken for a 12-year-old everywhere you go! :eek:

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

My friend, Sparky, wants to wear a safari costume from Knotts and stand in front of Jungle Cruise and see if guests go up to her, lol!! We are thinking of making a "documentary" type move, :D: We are soooo bored!! LOL

[Tara_Lee3]

Oh heck, I used to work at baskin robbins and when I'd go to the store to get bananas and milk I had people asking me where things were all the time. One time I even got a LINE! I'd usually interrupt them three words into their question pointing to my visor where it says "Baskin Robbins" and say I don't work for the grocerey store.

One time I stopped by Wallmart on my way home from work and, aside from the inevitable customers asking for things, I actually had a WALLMART EMPLOYEE ask if I was working the hardware section..... :eek:

...Yeah, there are good reasons I don't shop there anymore.

[SWTexasBelle]

For some reason, when I wear my Mickey polo to MK, I always have people ask me if I work there. Uh, no - see the backpack and assorted children hanging around me? I am a GUEST. Plus, I don't see CMs wearing polos . . . .
But I do help them if I can. Sigh.

[JugglingFreak]

For some reason, when I wear my Mickey polo to MK, I always have people ask me if I work there. Uh, no - see the backpack and assorted children hanging around me? I am a GUEST. Plus, I don't see CMs wearing polos . . . .
But I do help them if I can. Sigh.

I get that too. I'm a geek and love the little "Guest of Honor" nametags. I wear my tag everyday, all over the place when I'm at the world.

Inevitably, I will get asked if I work there or for directions, parade times, etc, despite the Hawaiian Shirt, shorts, backpack and cameras (Yes, I am 100% total tourista, baby).

JF

[Cranbiz]

"Does this bus go to Magic Kingdom?" the marquee says Magic Kingdom and the loadzone sign says Magic Kingdom.

I say "Nope, going to Epcot"

"Are you going to Wilderness Lodge?" They are standing under the sign saying Wilderness Lodge and the marquee on the bus says Wilderness Lodge.

I said " Nope, going to Magic Kingdom" then watch their expressions as they try to figure out what I just said.

Or the one last night,

Was doing Boardwalk, Swan and Dolphin. Announced every stop on the PA and had just stopped at the Dolphin as my last stop. Go into my speil about this is the stop for the Dolphin, etc and the SG stands up and asks "Do you stop at the Dolphin?"

I said, "Ma'am, We are stopped at the Dolphin. This is your stop." She looked at her friend and said, "I told you that this was the wrong Bus" and sit's back down.

I ended up bringing them back to the MK and they got on another Boardwalk, Swan and Dolphin Bus.

[ktulu]

Ever have one of those "going to MK?", check the sign and oops, forgot to change it!

[Syndrome]

My favorte was the driver (presumably new) who pulled into the stop for a particular hotel even tho' his marquee said a different one. Being good closing-time zombies, we all trooped onto the bus without asking about the marquee. It came to our stop so it must be right! But when we got to the hotel, it was obvious that we were NOT in the right place. All of the passengers starting questioning it...the driver insisted he was at the right hotel, but in view of a busload of protesting guests he decided it would be best to take us to the correct place. He never said, but I'm guessing that he had pulled into the wrong stop.

[ktulu]

My favorte was the driver (presumably new) who pulled into the stop for a particular hotel even tho' his marquee said a different one. Being good closing-time zombies, we all trooped onto the bus without asking about the marquee. It came to our stop so it must be right! But when we got to the hotel, it was obvious that we were NOT in the right place. All of the passengers starting questioning it...the driver insisted he was at the right hotel, but in view of a busload of protesting guests he decided it would be best to take us to the correct place. He never said, but I'm guessing that he had pulled into the wrong stop.

I'm surprised there is not a thread about "a busload of SG's who got on the wrong bus and the CM had to take them to the right place" on this forum :D:

[Cranbiz]

Ever have one of those "going to MK?", check the sign and oops, forgot to change it!


Yup,

That's why I check the controller before coming out with a smart remark.

If I'm wrong, I'll admit it.

[Syndrome]

I'm surprised there is not a thread about "a busload of SG's who got on the wrong bus and the CM had to take them to the right place" on this forum :D:
ROFL! That was way back in the pre-SGT.com days or I'm sure there would have been! :p:

[meonlyica]

ive been asked ....

space mountain is closed right for technica difficulties. come back later.

r u kidding??

no i just stand out here for my health or i say no i just love turning ppl away

yes im serious


one time a guest threatened to kill me over the fact that we were down





how do u get to the magic kingdom ?? --- we were in liberty square




how do you get to animal kingdom???

take the bus

how do we get to a bus

outside the magic kingdom where it says buses

which bus do we take??

the one that says animal kingdom

[ktulu]

how do you get to animal kingdom???

take the bus

how do we get to a bus

outside the magic kingdom where it says buses

which bus do we take??

the one that says animal kingdom

I'd never make it as a CM...

"You're gonna wanna get on the 215, it'll take you downtown. Now, you're gonna wanna get off at the west-south-west transfer station, it's on the north side of the east parking lot. You'll need three transfer slips, they are an extra $1.25 on top of your regular bus pass. After that you're gonna wanna take the 125 to the north transfer station, at the south side of the lot. You'll know you're there because there is just one covered area with no seats, but it is painted hot pink and has a giant pink flamingo next to it. Then jump on the 512 to..."

[dizneeluvr]

I'm surprised there is not a thread about "a busload of SG's who got on the wrong bus and the CM had to take them to the right place" on this forum :D:
how about this: get several busloads of SG and take them out to the everglades and say final stop, get off, unless you can show any sign of intelligence. :twisted:

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

NO!! I won a contest that allows me to be a cast member for the day. DUH!

Sadly, this IS true!

Try playing a character, having a guest grab you by the chest (I'm female) and saying "Oh my god, they are real."

To which my reply was "Yes, and your evening is over."

They were evicted from the park.

YESSS!! Jackpot!!

EXCUSE ME DO YOU WORK HERE?

One of the parades CMs actually said this when a group of us were walking from lunch to the Pan Shop: "No, sorry, we are hear for a Taco Bell Convention!" because the costumes would look like something from Taco bell:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/DLRFantasmicDan/TomorrowlandCostume.jpg

[darph nader]

I KNEW IT, Dan is the new Claude Raines. :eek:

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

I KNEW IT, Dan is the new Claude Raines. :eek:

Who's that?

Whatcha talkin' bout, nader?

[lady ulrike]

Who's that?

Whatcha talkin' bout, nader?


Man, what is wrong with today's youth? You don't know who Claude Rains is? He's the invisible man.

[CBeilby]

Man, what is wrong with today's youth? You don't know who Claude Rains is? He's the invisible man.

See! I knew you could learn something from Rocky Horror! ;)

[lady ulrike]

See! I knew you could learn something from Rocky Horror! ;)

Although that is what goes through my head whenever I hear Claude Reins or the invisible man, I knew who he was long before I saw Rocky. My mom is a huge fan of horror movies, especially the classic ones with Bela Lugosi, Claude Reins (or is it Rains), and others that I'm just blanking on the names. (I just got off work and it was my 8th day in a row, so cut me some slack)

Although, I just asked my husband who to spell Reins as in Claude and he said, I dunno, I never heard of him. Looks like I have to educate my own husband.

[mechurchlady]

Didn't anyone see Claude Rains in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington or Casablanca? Check out all the movies he did.

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

Man, what is wrong with today's youth? You don't know who Claude Rains is? He's the invisible man.

Oh, o k, what does that have to with my post?

[Dramamama07]

Didn't anyone see Claude Rains in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington or Casablanca? Check out all the movies he did.

Here's a sad thing, Casablanca is the first thing that went through my head when I read his name. Maybe that is because I haven't seen Rocky Horror but I have seen Casablanca.

[Notatourist]

Oh, o k, what does that have to with my post?

Dan...by laying out your uniform like that you looked like Claude in the movie. I find it funny he's the name of the invisible character in Heroes as well.

[mechurchlady]

I seen Rocky Horror a couple of times but my mother raised me on the old time movies. A real fan she is. Did not even know Cluade Rains was in that movie.

[JugglingFreak]

I seen Rocky Horror a couple of times but my mother raised me on the old time movies. A real fan she is. Did not even know Cluade Rains was in that movie.


He wasn't. He was mentioned in the opening song:

"Michael Rennie was ill
The Day the Earth Stood Still
But he told us where we stand.
And Flash Gordon was there
In silver underwear,
Claude Rains was the Invisible Man."

JF

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

Dan...by laying out your uniform like that you looked like Claude in the movie. I find it funny he's the name of the invisible character in Heroes as well.

Ooooooooooooooo k, just making sure you know what it looks like that's all for those who don't know what it looks like.

[darph nader]

Man, what is wrong with today's youth? You don't know who Claude Rains is? He's the invisible man.

Sadly lady,they have 'NO' idea who Vincent Price ,Lon Chaney,Borris Karloff,Bela Lagosi are.Damn,for the good old days. Them,The Thing from another world,Fail Safe,Dr Strangelove. :(

[lady ulrike]

Sadly lady,they have 'NO' idea who Vincent Price ,Lon Chaney,Borris Karloff,Bela Lagosi are.Damn,for the good old days. Them,The Thing from another world,Fail Safe,Dr Strangelove. :(

Them gave me nightmares for years, so did the old movie The Fog, I didn't want to go out on a foggy day for years. It's just a good thing I've always lived in So Cal, not a whole lot of foggy days.

You know what else kids these days don't seem to know about (although not quite as old and classic as some of these already mentioned) The Princess Bride. It's one of the greatest movies ever made and it seems that very few people under the age of about 25 have even heard of it. What is this world coming to?

[hobie16]

The Princess Bride is a great movie. I ran into Andre the Giant in the Chicago airport. He is HUGE. He had an aisle seat in first class and took up half of the aisle.

[SWTexasBelle]

You'll be happy to know my 17 year old daughter LOVES The Princess Bride. And, alas, I believe Andre the Giant has passed.

[darph nader]

Sad to say,you are correct. :(

[hobie16]

He did. He may be remembered more for his role in The Princess Bride than for putting the smackdown on Hulk Hogan.

[BRWombat]

...You know what else kids these days don't seem to know about (although not quite as old and classic as some of these already mentioned) The Princess Bride. It's one of the greatest movies ever made and it seems that very few people under the age of about 25 have even heard of it. What is this world coming to?Agreed -- that film is greatness. One of my faves as well, and I've made sure both of my preteen kids have seen it. <pats self on back>

I'm smiling just thinking of some of the great lines from that one film:

"Inconceivable!"

"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you."
"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to die."

"I wonder if he is using the same wind we are using."

"Is this a kissing book?"

"Good job, Westley, sleep well. I'll most likely kill you in the morning."

And of course the all-time classic, "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

We used to watch it all the time in the HISTA breakroom over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over.....

There has never been a time where I watch a movie in the breakroom from beginning to end, just bits and pieces! :D

[lady ulrike]

"Inconceivable!"


I was just joking with a friend of mine that we wouldn't be surprised if that's my baby's first word. Yeah, okay so I watch the movie a bit. Actually listen to is more accurate, I put it on and then clean the living room or sew or something.

[BarryH]

Sadly lady,they have 'NO' idea who Vincent Price ,Lon Chaney,Borris Karloff,Bela Lagosi are.Damn,for the good old days. Them,The Thing from another world,Fail Safe,Dr Strangelove. :(

When the Alfred Hitchock attraction was open at USF, a few guests asked, "Who's Alfred Hitchcock?" The TM explained who he was. At the end, the TM said, "I can't believe you don't know who Alfred Hitchcock is!" I bet these guests think "White Chicks" is their "Citizen Kane!" I bet they haven't seen "Citizen Kane" either. ;)

[PosthumanRob]

pffft.

we all know Gigli is the new Citizen Kane.

But seriously... it is sad that kids today no nothing about film or literature.

I went to the bookstore to get a new copy of Dandelion Wine.

I had to tell the kid who Ray Bradbury was....

kid: "oh, i mostly just read comics..."

[Pinoy_Stitch_84]

"Habla espanol?" and they don't even speak to you in Spanish afterwards.

"Do you know anything about this ride?"

"Which line is for the ride and which one is for the tour?"

Those are my top three stupid questions.

[Freak]

I like the "Do your work here?" ones. Especially when Im wearing my miner's outfit or Ghost Town outfit (Cowboy hat, suspenders, plaid flannel or denim shirt, jeans, and a bandana sticking out of my pocket). I tell them Im just trying real hard to look like Farmer John. ;)

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

Talking about the character, Micky Mouse:

"You seen a guy walking around as Mickey Mouse?"

Me: No, can't say I have.

Some people don't believe in the magic! :eek:

[leftcoaster]

Talking about the character, Micky Mouse:

"You seen a guy walking around as Mickey Mouse?"

Me: No, can't say I have.

Some people don't believe in the magic! :eek:

Especially when Mickey is usually a girl. ;)

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

Especially when Mickey is usually a girl. ;)

CORRECTION: an OLD LADY!! Yikes! :eek:

[LittleDollClaudia]

Well, at least you won't get the "who's Tom Sawyer?" at Disneyland anymore.

Meh, Pirates Cove, my ass!!!

Still bugs me. All you kids SHOULD know who Tom Sawyer is. Little spoiled bastards. Don't they teach reading in school anymore?

[bpgstudios]

Still bugs me. All you kids SHOULD know who Tom Sawyer is. Little spoiled bastards. Don't they teach reading in school anymore?
They teach reading, but ol' Tom and Huck might be a little too un-PC for today's youths :mad: I got lucky, I read Huck Finn my junior year. I liked it :D: Unfortunately there are so many schools that are taking time out of the reading curriculum to teach kids how to take standardized tests now (still in thesis mode from classes). grumble grumble.

[CycloneMan]

Today at Astroland, they had me in the Arcade at the booth, where you trade in your tickets for a prize. Well, i took this guys tickets, he had about 43 and looked at me and asked, "Where's my change?" I just starred for a second and said, "Wait! What?" He continures on saying, "My change! Don't I get money for the tickets?" I explained to him the whole process, but he just didn't seem to get it, to where he would ask for stuff that wasn't in his range (As does 85% of the people). I finally just picked out stuff for him and sent him on his way.

I also like when people come up to my game or the counter with ride tickets. Or tickets for the wrong park!

-Dainan

[mechurchlady]

SG: Do you work here?
Me: Do I look like I work here?
SG: Yes


I have had people in stores and other places ask if I worked there. No tags or other stuff to imply I work for a store or park, sigh.

[Avy]

I'm quite a lurker, but the last few pages of this thread made me want to give you guys hope.

I'm 18, and I grew up on The Princess Bride (both the movie and the book.) Ray Bradbury is one of my all time favorite authors. I've also read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and have seen Citizen Kane (actually, I became interested in it because we studied Kubla Khan in my sophomore history class) and several of Hitchcock's films.

There aren't a lot of us teens who have an appreciation for the classics, but we are out there. :)

[Sparky86]

When I worked at Knott's as an usher for Mystery Lodge, I would get guest that asked me "do you get wet on the water ride?" that was next to the theatre. (Big Foot)

[mechurchlady]

Welcome to SGT Avy.

Sparky86 that is one stupid question that is heard too many times. "Do you get wet on that ride" There are signs saying guests will get wet and wet guest leaving trails of water but still the SG has to double check to see if they will really get wet.

Actually the Haunted Mansion is where Casper the Friendly Ghost comes out and it is fun and happy with toon decorations and happy music.

[leftcoaster]

Since it's summertime across the country, and it's now August, and most of the country experiences the "dog days" of August, invaribly someone will ask you:

"[Is it] hot enough for you?"

My reply?

"Nah, I'd prefer it another 20 to 30 degrees hotter."

[CBeilby]

When I worked at Knott's as an usher for Mystery Lodge, I would get guest that asked me "do you get wet on the water ride?" that was next to the theatre. (Big Foot)

*facepalms* Seven signs in the queue, one big sign in front, a cart selling ponchos, a waterfall, guests exiting in wet clothes with water trailing behind them, and the fact that it's a water ride, and they still asked...and bitched when they did get wet. :confused:

Funny thing, though. When I worked Roman Rapids at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, I never had anyone ask that.

[Big Wallaby]

"Nah, I'd prefer it another 20 to 30 degrees hotter."
Just to rub salt in the wound, replace "hotter" with "warmer". Then say something about almost needing a parka.

[DisneyMom]

Hahaha.....this reminds me of when I went to Universal Studios the first time on the Jurassic Park Ride.... I knew I *might* get wet,but I asked the loader,
"I won't get soaked, will I?". He gave me a big ol' grin, said no, and proceeded to put us in the front row.... I had to walk around drenched for hours for my stupidity :drown

[hobie16]

Since it's summertime across the country, and it's now August, and most of the country experiences the "dog days" of August, invaribly someone will ask you:

"[Is it] hot enough for you?"

My reply?

"Nah, I'd prefer it another 20 to 30 degrees hotter."
That would be September on Maui. The trade winds stop and everyone gets to experience real humidity.

The only thing worse is the Kona (southerly) winds. That brings VOG (volcano smog) up from the Big Island. The tourists can't figure out why their eyes are burning but we get some unbelievable sunsets.

[BRWombat]

Since it's summertime across the country, and it's now August, and most of the country experiences the "dog days" of August, invaribly someone will ask you:

"[Is it] hot enough for you?"

My reply?

"Nah, I'd prefer it another 20 to 30 degrees hotter."Heh. I'm going to steal that.

[Kwahati]

Hahaha.....this reminds me of when I went to Universal Studios the first time on the Jurassic Park Ride.... I knew I *might* get wet,but I asked the loader,
"I won't get soaked, will I?". He gave me a big ol' grin, said no, and proceeded to put us in the front row.... I had to walk around drenched for hours for my stupidity :drown

Similar story: with a group of military guys, we asked for the back of the boat so as not to get too wet; Not a drop on any of us getting off. Then we notice, not a drop of water on the people from the front of the boat also. Huh?!? If that's how it is, let's ride again in the front of the boat for a better view! We have a theory that they front-loaded the boat (there wasn't anyone anywhere near the back) and maybe that changes the physics of the ride slightly because we flew right past the "braking" area at the bottom of the drop and nosed down into the water. I couldn't find a dry patch of clothing on any of us to even wipe off my glasses!

[Syndrome]

This reminds me of the time Mr. Syndrome and I visited Camp Snoopy at Mall of America. It was in the first year or two that it was open. They have a log ride, and everybody we talked to who had ridden it said, "Oh, you don't get wet at all." We never say anyone come out the exit wet either. So we get on the ride, and I don't know the physics involved, but Mr. Syndrome got soaked!! The ride operator was gaping at him in shock, and as we walked around, people kept looking at my drowned-rat spouse and saying, "But you don't get wet on that ride."

[Panther007]

I remember being on Slash Mountain

2 5-ton ladies got in the front row, I got completly soaked

Im serious, they weighed like 5 tons, they both barely fit in the front row

[Shorty82]

Try going into Target wearing a red shirt of any sort and tan slacks...


A red shirt at all. I avoid going to Target if I can when in my AutoZone clothes.

A while back somebody asked me where something was. I told them I didn't work there and pointed at my nametag. Come on buddy, yeah I'm wearing a red shirt but my pants are black, I have on an AutoZone nametag (which is nothing like Target nametags) and a black AutoZone hat.

I've been asked if I work somewhere a few times before in a couple of places even though the clothes I was wearing were nothing like the place's uniform.

[hobie16]

Im serious, they weighed like 5 tons, they both barely fit in the front row
It was all the donuts they swiped using the meal plan.
:eat::hippo::eat::hippo:

[Cranbiz]

A red shirt at all

There are days at the parks that you don't want to be in a red shirt either! :D:





Before anyone of that sexual persuasion flames me, Do what you want in the privacy of your own home, I don't care and besides it's your business and your life. Please don't flaunt it in a family theme park! Wearing matching red t shirts that says "Wine them, dine them, 69 them" is not what I consider theme park casual in an atmosphere where there are small children.

[mechurchlady]

I agree Cranbiz. However some of the things that straight guest wear are just as bad.

[Big Wallaby]

Wearing matching red t shirts that says "Wine them, dine them, 69 them" is not what I consider theme park casual in an atmosphere where there are small children.Are you sure you come from Massachusettes? Of course, I agree with you and I am from Portland.

Likewise, I don't want to see straight sexual references on clothing in the parks, or straight PDAs or what have you. Great that you feel that way about each other... express it fully in private, please. Quick peck I can deal with, but cleaning the tonsils of your lover (thanks, Syndrome!) is something I don't want to see at the parks anytime from anyone. Different at Pleasure Island since it's more geared toward that kind of thing (and there shouldn't be kids there after a certain time except for special events*).

*Midnight movie showing at AMC.

[hobie16]

There are days at the parks that you don't want to be in a red shirt either! :D:
Before anyone of that sexual persuasion flames me, Do what you want in the privacy of your own home, I don't care and besides it's your business and your life. Please don't flaunt it in a family theme park! Wearing matching red t shirts that says "Wine them, dine them, 69 them" is not what I consider theme park casual in an atmosphere where there are small children.
I don't believe you can limit bad taste in t-shirts to gays. I've seen cruder stuff on the streets of Lahaina where many kids (including mine) walk every day. There are some people, straight, gay, or somewhere in between, that should not be allowed out of the house.

Maybe it's because they're on vacation and think, because they're spending big bucks, they can do anything they damn well please. We had a guy busted for drunk driving a few years ago. Blew a 0.149. Turned out he was the premiere (like a governor) of British Columbia. He paid $913 and beat a hasty retreat to the Great White North.
http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/photos/campbell_gordonarrest030110.jpg

[Cranbiz]

Are you sure you come from Massachusettes?


Yea, I'm sure. There were actually some conservatives there (after all, we did elect a republican governor.

However, one less conservative now.

[Big Wallaby]

However, one less conservative now.I can't tell you how relieved I am. Seeing MA on your nametag, that was one subject I was going to let you bring up... of course with Portland on mine, you would have been smart to let me bring it up first.

But one less conservative in Oregon, too. Actually, two of us. Was one of my many numerous reasons for leaving.

But then, this is not a political board... although with the collective level of ADHD it very well... Hey, look! A FLOWER!

Hmm. Just not the same without a flower smiley. I shudder to think what our fearless, feathered leader may come up with.

[Notatourist]

I remember being on Slash Mountain

2 5-ton ladies got in the front row, I got completly soaked

Im serious, they weighed like 5 tons, they both barely fit in the front row

I know you meant Splash Mountain, but if you could see the mental image I came up with.... :p:

[Panther007]

Yes i did mean that

Just a little typo i didnt notice

Slash mountain would kinda be a good idea

a ride with Indiana Jones or something like that, Fill up a car with SG's and then have their car go on another track into a rock grinder, set on 1/2 an inch.

Sg+Rock Crusher = No more SG

[Shorty82]

There are days at the parks that you don't want to be in a red shirt either! :D:
I've heard some horror stories from those days. I agree, do what you want in private but don't do PDA in a theme park. I don't care if it is two guys, a guy and a girl, or two girls, cleaning each other's tonsils is not proper behavior at a theme park.

[Kwahati]

Good lord, where has all the romance gone? I think there are some very nice places in the parks to share a kiss with a loved one. Of course, I'm not trying to advocate makeout sessions in ride queues (save the water works for *slash* mountain!) but near the castle near closing time on a late night when the park's emptying out... You gotta admit, it's romantic!

At the same time, I'm in the "Americans Don't Know How to Dress" camp. Anything crude on a shirt should be confined to your home. Other countries don't do this crap. That's why it's so easy to pick out the Americans in Europe. They're the ones wearing shorts and "Big Johnson" t-shirts (and often a ball cap...Yes, dumbass, your LA dodgers cap gave your citizenship away!) Don't get me wrong, I love my country, but a lot of the people in it... Well, there's a reason we have this board, right? ;)

[Big Wallaby]

Well, there's a reason we have this board, right? ;)Uh... think, think, think, think, think... Yes.

[leftcoaster]

At the same time, I'm in the "Americans Don't Know How to Dress" camp. Anything crude on a shirt should be confined to your home. Other countries don't do this crap. That's why it's so easy to pick out the Americans in Europe. They're the ones wearing shorts and "Big Johnson" t-shirts (and often a ball cap...Yes, dumbass, your LA dodgers cap gave your citizenship away!) Don't get me wrong, I love my country, but a lot of the people in it... Well, there's a reason we have this board, right? ;)

Don't forget the "I'm an American in YOUR country. Yes, I came to your country. BOW to me! Kiss my feet" attitude.

[Kwahati]

Don't forget the "I'm an American in YOUR country. Yes, I came to your country. BOW to me! Kiss my feet" attitude.

Oh come on now, they don't have to kiss our feet, but they'd better greet us as liberators with chocolates and flowers! :twisted:

Woo-Hoo! Post number 100! It's been a long time coming, but I'm here baby!!!

[Zazu]

Hey, look! A FLOWER!

Hmm. Just not the same without a flower smiley. I shudder to think what our fearless, feathered leader may come up with.You want Flower, I give you Flower. Though why you'd want him I can't imagine.

:flower:

[vixen101485]

Doesnt Flower come with Suzy and Perla? :rolleyes: :D:

[mechurchlady]

Doesnt Flower come with Suzy and Perla? :rolleyes: :D:
Wrong movie it is thumper and Bambi, lol

[Cranbiz]

I have a use for Flower.



MiM's = :flower:

[Zazu]

Doesnt Flower come with Suzy and Perla? :rolleyes: :D:No, Flower comes with Thumper. Suzy and Perla go with Gus and Jaq.

[mechurchlady]

I have a use for Flower.



MiM's = :flower:
Flower was a sweet flower child who got a lady friend and was a good daddy skunk. Please not even horse dung is that bad or evil.

[Rob562]

This reminds me of the time Mr. Syndrome and I visited Camp Snoopy at Mall of America. It was in the first year or two that it was open. They have a log ride, and everybody we talked to who had ridden it said, "Oh, you don't get wet at all." We never say anyone come out the exit wet either. So we get on the ride, and I don't know the physics involved, but Mr. Syndrome got soaked!! The ride operator was gaping at him in shock, and as we walked around, people kept looking at my drowned-rat spouse and saying, "But you don't get wet on that ride."

Sounds like my friend on Maelstrom back in June.

There were 5 or 6 of us in the boat, none of us were overly large people, and I think the weight in the boat was fairly evenly distributed. We came down the drop into the North Sea, and this HUGE splash came up over the front-left side and drenched my friend sitting in the front seat from the stomach down.

I don't know if it was just sheer random timing of the wind and splash effects plus our boat's own splash, but we got off and multiple people (including a few locals in our group, the CM at unload and a CM in the gift shop) all said that they'd NEVER seen anyone get that wet on Maelstrom before...

-Rob

[tskbf2005]

i was working at the fairplex for la county fair for the concerts
" is this the concert enterance"
no ma'ma this is exit
will my fair ticket get me in?
no sir you need a special show ticket

[Floridian]

I got a new one the other day. Had a SG come up to me and ask "How do I get the the Marriott?" Guess that seems like a pretty innocent question so I asked which Marriott they were talking about "Oh you know the Marriott." Finally the guy realizes that Orlando has more than one Marriott so he changes his question to "How do I get to the Marriott Residence Inn?" :banghead:

[Princess Susi]

Flower was a sweet flower child who got a lady friend and was a good daddy skunk. Please not even horse dung is that bad or evil.

I agwee, I Love Bambi and his friends. I collect Bambi, Thumper, and Flower pins and WDCC sculpts and other Bambi memorabilia. One of my all time faves. After all, I am the animal adorer! I would have brought Bambi, Thumper or Flower home and asked my mom " They followed me home...Can I keep em?":bambi::flower::thumper: I heart the movie "Bambi"! awwwwwwww.....:o:
susi*aminal lover* slicker

[Big Wallaby]

Oh, I had a doozie last night, but I can't remember it. Everybody help me think...

[Princess Susi]

All the sg'ers chant: Remember Wallaby, Remember Wallaby, Remember Wallaby!
susi

[hobie16]

Oh, I had a doozie last night, but I can't remember it. Everybody help me think...
The last time I tried to think I got kicked out of math class. Did you try mental floss?

[BRWombat]

All the sg'ers chant: Remember Wallaby, Remember Wallaby, Remember Wallaby!
susiI remember Wallaby! What do I win???

[Princess Susi]

I remember Wallaby! What do I win???

No, no, no...We are trying to help Wallaby remember! I thought chanting would help him! You win nothing, except your next case! Will that be good?:)

[BRWombat]

No, no, no...We are trying to help Wallaby remember! I thought chanting would help him! You win nothing, except your next case! Will that be good?:)If I can pick the case, maybe...

So, Wallaby, you remember yet?

ETA: Woohoo! I just realized I'm almost to 1000 posts!

[svickersart]

I dont work in a theme park but I guess I need to throw in my stupidest question I get asked, and more than once. I would for Johnny's Service Center Inc, I answer the phone a lot, when I answer the phone I say "Johnny's" and I have had several people then reply "is this advanced towing?" (Advanced is the other tow company in town) My reply is "no, this is Johnny's Service Center, thats why I answered the phone JOHNNY'S."

Steve

SG's cars break down too.

[Big Wallaby]

Well, I never did remember what it was, but it was awesome, I remember that one. I remember thinking, "I can't wait to get home to post that!"

We have Hub kiosks at work, can't we have a SGT kiosk right next to each of them?

Well, there's always the guy the other night at PI who got on my bus going to Animal Kingdom Lodge, and when we were pulling out, I made the announcement that we were headed to Downtown Disney, and he asked when we were stopping at the Contemporary...

C'mon, those aren't even the same load zone!

[BRWombat]

Well, there's always the guy the other night at PI who got on my bus going to Animal Kingdom Lodge, and when we were pulling out, I made the announcement that we were headed to Downtown Disney, and he asked when we were stopping at the Contemporary..."It may take several days, sir. It just depends on how the buses are assigned." :D:

[Ms. Matterhorn]

Yes. At Revenge of the Mummy, in the temple queue, sometimes I would stand very still, only to move unexpectedly and scare people. Some would say things like "I didn't think he was real".

I had that backfire on me once when I was standing really still in the Haunted Mansion ER and a guest punched me in the stomach to prove I wasn't real. Never did that again.

[Ms. Matterhorn]

When you're in the middle of Disneyland and they ask you how to get to Magic Mountain.:confused:

[Zazu]

When you're in the middle of Disneyland and they ask you how to get to Magic Mountain.:confused:I can easily top that. I got asked directions to Magic Mountain by a guest at the Magic Kingdom!

After I couldn't convince her that she meant Big Thunder, Splash, or Space Mountain, and she started to get testy, I explained:

"Yes ma'am. Get on the train here in Frontierland. Go two stops and exit the park. Take the Express Monorail to the Transportation and Ticket Center. Transfer to the Parking Lot Tram and return to your car. Follow the white arrows to the one and only exit. Follow the signs and take I-4 East, then I-95 North, then I-10 West, the I-5 North, and get off at Magic Mountain Parkway. Then just follow the signs."

"There, now that wasn't such a hard question to answer, was it?"

"Not for me, ma'am, but you might want to pack a lunch. It's about 2500 miles."

And with another snort, she boarded the train. Wonder if she ever got there?

[SRT_GB]

I still think the stupidest question I was ever asked is, "Are you open until you close?"

[mechurchlady]

Mom had for breakfast coffee and on the plate was sourdough toast with butter, Tillmook cheese, some fried potato slices and bacon. I have been sitting eating breakfast ofr 5 minutes at least and hear the following:

Mom: Are you still cooking potatos?

I am sitting on the couch and there are potatos on her plate, lol.

My response: If you see potatos then I am still cooking them. If you do not see potatos then I am still cooking them but am not sharing them.:D:

[Big Wallaby]

And with another snort, she boarded the train.

While funny, that is equally disturbing.

Guy comes into the Grand Floridian with a room reservation. They look up his name in the reservation system, he's nowhere to be found. After going around with the person at the desk for a good while and looking at all the properties for his reservation, he finally pulls out his paperwork with his reservation number. They put the res number in the computer to no avail. They can't even give him a room because GF is booked solid. There's nothing the CM can do at this point, so they're trying to figure out a good way to take care of this guest.

It's then that the guest shuffles through his paperwork looking for better proof, and out pops a sheet of paper that, at the very top, makes mention of Disneyland, with California phone numbers. CM at the desk calls over to a California counterpart, and sure enough, it's at the Disneyland Hotel.

Someone hold his sign for a minute while he holds a tantrum.

[hobie16]

It's then that the guest shuffles through his paperwork looking for better proof, and out pops a sheet of paper that, at the very top, makes mention of Disneyland, with California phone numbers. CM at the desk calls over to a California counterpart, and sure enough, it's at the Disneyland Hotel.

Thanks a lot. It's gonna take a few minutes to clean off my monitor.:D:

[Cheshire Figment]

Follow the signs and take I-4 East, then I-95 North, then I-10 West, the I-5 North, and get off at Magic Mountain Parkway. Then just follow the signs."But the problem is you were sending her the long way. Skip I-4, have her take Western Way to the 429 to the Turnpike to I-75 to I-10. That would have saved her a couple of hundred miles.

But my usual response, when asked by the valets if I need directions, is "How do I get to Disneyland from here?" When I tell them, "No, I don't mean the Magic Kingdom at WDW" generally they will suggest heading to the airport.

[BRWombat]

While funny, that is equally disturbing.

Guy comes into the Grand Floridian with a room reservation. They look up his name in the reservation system, he's nowhere to be found. After going around with the person at the desk for a good while and looking at all the properties for his reservation, he finally pulls out his paperwork with his reservation number. They put the res number in the computer to no avail. They can't even give him a room because GF is booked solid. There's nothing the CM can do at this point, so they're trying to figure out a good way to take care of this guest.

It's then that the guest shuffles through his paperwork looking for better proof, and out pops a sheet of paper that, at the very top, makes mention of Disneyland, with California phone numbers. CM at the desk calls over to a California counterpart, and sure enough, it's at the Disneyland Hotel.

Someone hold his sign for a minute while he holds a tantrum.Ha!!! What an idiot. I hope they told him how long to allow to get from his resort to the (WDW) parks!

[Randy B]

Ha!!! What an idiot. I hope they told him how long to allow to get from his resort to the (WDW) parks!

No, he was expecting a monorail to take him directly from his resort to all four FLORIDA parks.

Hmmm. sonds like a good way for BW and Cran to get some over time for a long distance route. ;) Do the two of you have a good spiel to cover that distance? :D:

Randy

[Princess Susi]

Mom had for breakfast coffee and on the plate was sourdough toast with butter, Tillmook cheese, some fried potato slices and bacon. I have been sitting eating breakfast ofr 5 minutes at least and hear the following:

Mom: Are you still cooking potatos?

I am sitting on the couch and there are potatos on her plate, lol.

My response: If you see potatos then I am still cooking them. If you do not see potatos then I am still cooking them but am not sharing them.:D:

Wanna come cook breakfast for me, that sounds delicious...YUM!!!!!!!:D:
susi*I am ALWAYS hungry, but need to lose weight* slicker

Geeze and I was going to take the ferries to ALL 4 Parks from the Contemporary resort! HAHAHAHAHA J/K!!!! LOLOLOLOLOl!!!! People need to do their homework BEFORE going on the trip. We looked at every book we could to try to get a lay of the land BEFORE we came to WDW and I can tell you we NEVER had one problem with transportation, we always knew when the busses were coming, because we had a schedule and asked at the front desk and walked the Contemporary resort to get a feel for where everything was located, and we knew we could walk to MK from Contemporary. When we were at the Boardwalk we did the same, looked for the bus stop as soon as we arrived, walked the Boardwalk resort to get a feel of where everything was and it only takes a little while to do that. MAPS are the guest's friend, they should learn how to use them if they never have been there before! We had no problems and there is NO excuse for anyone to have problems except stupidity or laziness...

[Zazu]

But the problem is you were sending her the long way. Skip I-4, have her take Western Way to the 429 to the Turnpike to I-75 to I-10. That would have saved her a couple of hundred miles.So... you think I want to save her mileage because...?

[Cheshire Figment]

So... you think I want to save her mileage because...?
It is a polite and nice thing to do.

[mechurchlady]

So... you think I want to save her mileage because...?

I would think you would have wanted her out of town the quickest way possible.

[BRWombat]

I would think you would have wanted her out of town the quickest way possible.Once out of town, who cares where else she goes??? :twisted:

[Big Wallaby]

It is a polite and nice thing to do.

Of course, the Turnpike will cost her a bit of money. If it comes completely unexpectedly, it could cost her a bunch.

[CycloneMan]

Two most recent questions:

1. Are the dinosaurs real?

2. Where's Adam and Eve?
(unless you want a rant, you don't want to hear what I said)

[Big Wallaby]

2. Where's Adam and Eve?
(unless you want a rant, you don't want to hear what I said)

Go for it. Isn't that one of the express purposes of SGT?

[leftcoaster]

Two most recent questions:

1. Are the dinosaurs real?

2. Where's Adam and Eve?
(unless you want a rant, you don't want to hear what I said)

Genesis 2:4

[Kevi-sama]

Yes. At Revenge of the Mummy, in the temple queue, sometimes I would stand very still, only to move unexpectedly and scare people. Some would say things like "I didn't think he was real".

I get that all the time.

[Terrytunes]

Two SG questions:

After selling them tickets and handing them their receipt: "What do I use to get in?" Duh, one of those pieces of paper I just handed you idiot!! Figure it out!!!

And: "Is it going to rain today?" Uh, do I look like the weather man? Do I look like God? I responded to this one after giving the SG a blank look, "I don't know." I really wanted to respond one of the above comments. Or, "Yes, DL briefs us on the weather every day when we get here in the morning so that we could better accomodate YOU. You're so special and we want to make your day as magical as possible."

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Two SG questions:

After selling them tickets and handing them their receipt: "What do I use to get in?" Duh, one of those pieces of paper I just handed you idiot!! Figure it out!!!

And: "Is it going to rain today?" Uh, do I look like the weather man? Do I look like God? I responded to this one after giving the SG a blank look, "I don't know." I really wanted to respond one of the above comments. Or, "Yes, DL briefs us on the weather every day when we get here in the morning so that we could better accomodate YOU. You're so special and we want to make your day as magical as possible."

You should say "No", even if it is pouring!! Just tell them that the dome will be put in place if it rains more than a few inches of water! (hehehehe)

[CelebrationNM]

And: "Is it going to rain today?"

I got this question all the time. In fact, I became a bit of an amateur meteorologist. Something to the effect of: "Well, I just checked the park's "AccuWeather Radar" (AKA 'weather.com') and it looks like the rain will be here in another hour or so, but there’s a bit of a break developing so there's a chance it'll miss us.” They seemed to look past the fact that I just told them “it’s either going to rain or it isn’t” and formulated their plans accordingly.

They should hire me over at Fox 35.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

I got this question all the time. In fact, I became a bit of an amateur meteorologist. Something to the effect of: "Well, I just checked the park's "AccuWeather Radar" (AKA 'weather.com') and it looks like the rain will be here in another hour or so, but there’s a bit of a break developing so there's a chance it'll miss us.” They seemed to look past the fact that I just told them “it’s either going to rain or it isn’t” and formulated their plans accordingly.

They should hire me over at Fox 35.

You could also add that "the high pressure system from a stream of warm air rising over the park has possibly delayed the moisture release!"

(heheheeeeeee!!)

[Randy B]

I got this question all the time. In fact, I became a bit of an amateur meteorologist. Something to the effect of: "Well, I just checked the park's "AccuWeather Radar" (AKA 'weather.com') and it looks like the rain will be here in another hour or so, but there’s a bit of a break developing so there's a chance it'll miss us.” They seemed to look past the fact that I just told them “it’s either going to rain or it isn’t” and formulated their plans accordingly.

They should hire me over at Fox 35.

At least you didn't predict 2' of snow. :D:

Actually I would suspect that the SG was asking you because you live here and possibly saw the local news last night or listened to a local radio station before coming to work. They didn't. So you may have info that they don't. But admitting that you didn't watch the news last night/listened to radio at drive time/etc. and so don't know would only be a problem to the true obnoxious type of SG and those won't be happy no matter what you tell them.

Randy

[BRWombat]

You could always adapt the line from Naked Gun: "The forecast I read gives it a 50/50 chance of raining, though there's only a 10 percent chance of that." :p:

[dancinghomer]

Being a meteorologist, one recommendation I would use when someone asks about the weather and you are not sure what it is actually going to do that day (does happen to me all the time, I don't forecast everyday unless I have plans or have been asked to forecast for a certain day in advance), just tell them that the weather should be similar to the previous day and go ahead and throw in a chance of rain (it never hurts). Most people I know when I tell them the weather should be similar, they will understand that the temperature will probably be a couple degrees off from the previous day, but most people have a hard time discerning slight changes in temperature day to day. Of course this doesn't work if there happens to be a frontal passage in the area.

Of course they probably will just hear "perfect weather, we have a dome over the parks" when you tell them anyways.

[Cheshire Figment]

Of course they probably will just hear "perfect weather, we have a dome over the parks" when you tell them anyways.
No, it is not a dome. It is a giant umbrella. Unfortunately we had to send it out for repair and the manufacturer has not yet returned it to us.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

No, it is not a dome. It is a giant umbrella. Unfortunately we had to send it out for repair and the manufacturer has not yet returned it to us.

Ohhhhh! And I thought that I missed seeing it being deployed!!

[Princess Susi]

Being a meteorologist, one recommendation I would use when someone asks about the weather and you are not sure what it is actually going to do that day (does happen to me all the time, I don't forecast everyday unless I have plans or have been asked to forecast for a certain day in advance), just tell them that the weather should be similar to the previous day and go ahead and throw in a chance of rain (it never hurts). Most people I know when I tell them the weather should be similar, they will understand that the temperature will probably be a couple degrees off from the previous day, but most people have a hard time discerning slight changes in temperature day to day. Of course this doesn't work if there happens to be a frontal passage in the area.

Of course they probably will just hear "perfect weather, we have a dome over the parks" when you tell them anyways.

That way of broadcasting would not work in Denver, with it's "Don't like the weather?...Wait a minute!" micro climates! LOLOLOLOL!!!! It is always different from day to day and mile to mile, cept the Summer...Summer is pretty static...Lots of thunder storms and lightening!!!! I LOVE thunder boomers. Very interesting phenomena...Now I can do without the Tornados that come in close to Denver. We had one about 5 miles out when we lived on the east side of town, but you never know with those suckers...

Are you a private sector forecaster for construction companies or do you work for a TV or Radio station? Or maybe the National Weather Service?

Oooooooh...I love meteorology...it is so much fun...:D: I always wanted to go back to school and get a degree in Meteorology along with my Media Studies (radio broadcasting). That would be cool to be a weather forecaster. Or a foolish storm chaser! WOW!!!! I am a geek when it comes to watching all those cool weather shows on The Discovery Channel and The Weather Channel. I love all those shows. Cool.....:cool:
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[dancinghomer]

That way of broadcasting would not work in Denver, with it's "Don't like the weather?...Wait a minute!" micro climates! LOLOLOLOL!!!! It is always different from day to day and mile to mile, cept the Summer...Summer is pretty static...Lots of thunder storms and lightening!!!! I LOVE thunder boomers. Very interesting phenomena...Now I can do without the Tornados that come in close to Denver. We had one about 5 miles out when we lived on the east side of town, but you never know with those suckers...

Are you a private sector forecaster for construction companies or do you work for a TV or Radio station? Or maybe the National Weather Service?

Oooooooh...I love meteorology...it is so much fun...:D: I always wanted to go back to school and get a degree in Meteorology along with my Media Studies (radio broadcasting). That would be cool to be a weather forecaster. Or a foolish storm chaser! WOW!!!! I am a geek when it comes to watching all those cool weather shows on The Discovery Channel and The Weather Channel. I love all those shows. Cool.....:cool:
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Yeah, my suggestion for those at Disneyland or WDW wouldn't work that well for the Denver area, or any area that has a big influence from mountains or a very local body of water. Mountains are probably the most annoying thing to have to factor in when forecasting for cities for me. Every single storm acts differently even if the conditions are exactly the same.

There is nothing I love more in the world than a thunderstorm (yes, even more than Disney). That is what convinced me to pursue my degree in meteorology. Growing up in the Chicago-land area gave me plenty of thunderstorms to experience throughout the years, and plenty of severe ones too (which I'm sure Syndrome would agree with). That made my decision of which University to go to for my degree in meteorology very tough. My choices came down to the University of Wisconsin Madison campus, Florida State University, and Penn State University. I ended up choosing Penn State because when I visited there I absolutely fell in love with the campus. The only downfall there is, thunderstorms are extremely rare.

I graduated from Penn State in May '07, and since Meteorology is a very competitive field and small, I'm currently still looking for my first real job. While I would love to be a professional forecaster, there are very few places that hire entry-level forecasters now because of computers. I did go through the interview process at Accuweather, but once I learned that I would have to work there a minimum of 3 years for very little pay and extremely poor hours, I took my name out of the pool of applicants. After going through that process and talking to the people that work there, I could understand why they are constantly hiring new people to forecast for them.

[dancinghomer]

I’m currently in talks and will be having an interview with the AWIPS people this coming week and hopefully will be working at the network control facility fixing it when it breaks down. AWIPS is the advance weather interactive processing system that the NWS uses to gather its observations all across the country and relay it to the forecasts so they can make efficient forecasts in a timely manner.

Besides for the AWIPS people, I’ve been applying to places everywhere in fields ranging from power companies to airlines, basically any company that is looking for a meteorologist. The only thing I didn’t want to do is broadcasting, I was never a big fan of public speaking, so I knew from the beginning that was out. Of course, if I ever see that Disney is hiring a meteorologist, I would be on that so quickly.

Meteorology is such a fantastic field and is always unique anytime you look at it, since the atmosphere is constantly changing. Obtaining the degree was pretty difficult since it requires a heavy knowledge of calculus (yuck), due to the large equations used in the forecasting models.

I don’t think you are insane for wanting to storm chase. That is something I have always wanted to do, but I would only do it with a few select organizations, due to how dangerous it is to do. I once saw a story on CNN (was sometime during the spring in ’06) about a company that would organize and send you information about how you could go tornado chasing for a family vacation by yourself. I was pretty irate when I saw that story and brought it up to my professors at Penn State. That generated some interesting responses back from them.

Some of the shows on the Discovery Channel are really well done on meteorology, while some need to be destroyed and never shown again due to how much wrong information they brought up during the shows. The tornado chasing one they showed this past fall was one I was sad to see ended. I used to love watching the Weather Channel, but I find it hard to watch now because I can’t trust their forecasts anymore because there is very little human interaction in the forecasts because they just let the computers do all the work. If you want me to explain why computers doing the forecasting will never fully happen, let me know and I’ll be glad to explain it.

Wow, this went on longer than I thought (had to split it because of post length). If anyone has any questions on meteorology and wants some input feel free to ask or PM me and I’ll fill you in. The same goes if you are looking for a forecast for something and ones you are seeing seem a little weird.

[Whazzup]

I agree a thunderstorm is a dramatic and fascinating phenomenon but here in Florida they are downright scary! :eek: Most summer days from about mid-May through September or October, we have afternoon thunderstorms with heavy lightning. It is very dangerous being outside during those storms, with lightning striking fences, trees, buildings and other tall objects. I think Tampa(?) is the lightning capital of the U.S. but the rest of Florida and other parts of the southeast are right up there. (Correct me if I'm wrong, dancing homer and other meteorologists.)

Next time you're at WDW, notice that all the buldings have short, upright lightning rods spaced across the roofs to help prevent the buildings from direct strikes. One of the worst lightning storms I've experienced was at WDW while walking down the covered ramp from the monorail. It was crashing nonstop in the air around us and I felt really exposed even with a cover over me. Do they stop running the monorails during lightning storms?

Lightning really scares me, as I seem to be especially vulnerable to eletricity. At work during the winter my slacks and blouses always stayed plastered to my body from static electricity, even when nobody else was experiencing that problem. The anti-static sprays don't seem to help much. I can walk around in a store, especially WalMart, and when I reach out to touch something I get a static shock with an audible snap that makes me jump. DH doesn't have that problem and he laughs when I go EEK! when I get a jolt of static. Can anyone explain why some people might be more "eletronically attractive" than others?

[hobie16]

Can anyone explain why some people might be more "eletronically attractive" than others?
The charge came from static electricity generated by friction between material (cloth, floor, shoes and floor) especially in dry locations. In addition, the human body is filled with chemical fluids; the mix of them in most of the cases is an acid (pH over 7). When the body is acid we can conduct electricity very well and we cannot keep much electric charge. But if we are below 7, our body is acting like an insulator keeping a lot of charge. When you drink water or other acid fluids you are adding salts to the body increasing the pH (makes the body more acid).

Or, you need to drink more water.

[Whazzup]

The charge came from static electricity generated by friction between material (cloth, floor, shoes and floor) especially in dry locations. In addition, the human body is filled with chemical fluids; the mix of them in most of the cases is an acid (pH over 7). When the body is acid we can conduct electricity very well and we cannot keep much electric charge. But if we are below 7, our body is acting like an insulator keeping a lot of charge. When you drink water or other acid fluids you are adding salts to the body increasing the pH (makes the body more acid).

Or, you need to drink more water.

Hey - that's what my chiropractor and physician are always telling - drink more water! Thanks, Hobie, for the spot-on diagnosis. I didn't realize that it might affect my ability to channel electricity. :o:
I'm off to the watering hole...(no, Pirate, not the local bar).

[hobie16]

Hey - that's what my chiropractor and physician are always telling - drink more water! Thanks, Hobie, for the spot-on diagnosis. I didn't realize that it might affect my ability to channel electricity. :o:
I'm off to the watering hole...(no, Pirate, not the local bar).

You do need to stay hydrated but not to excess. Eight glasses of water a day is an old wives tale. The easiest way to determine if you are properly hydrated is the color of your urine. Yellow means you're dehydrated, clear indicates you're hydrated.

Alcohol, while tasty and other things, leaches water from your cells leaving you dehydrated. Hangovers are caused by large amounts of alcohol that dehydrate the body. Hair of the dog numbs the pain but does nothing for rehydrating cells.

Caffeine is another substance that causes dehydration. For me it's interesting because I do a lot of long distance biking and one good fuel is Coke, primarily for the energy boost from caffeine and simple carbs via the sugar. I carry water bottles so I'm continually drinking to offset any water loss.

[dancinghomer]

I agree a thunderstorm is a dramatic and fascinating phenomenon but here in Florida they are downright scary! :eek: Most summer days from about mid-May through September or October, we have afternoon thunderstorms with heavy lightning. It is very dangerous being outside during those storms, with lightning striking fences, trees, buildings and other tall objects. I think Tampa(?) is the lightning capital of the U.S. but the rest of Florida and other parts of the southeast are right up there. (Correct me if I'm wrong, dancing homer and other meteorologists.)

Next time you're at WDW, notice that all the buldings have short, upright lightning rods spaced across the roofs to help prevent the buildings from direct strikes. One of the worst lightning storms I've experienced was at WDW while walking down the covered ramp from the monorail. It was crashing nonstop in the air around us and I felt really exposed even with a cover over me.

Everything you said is absolutely true. It is extremely dangerous to be outside during a thunderstorm, but that doesn't stop me (I make sure I'm in a safe place though). Florida is the lightning capital of the country, not sure about Tampa specifically. If you want to see some interesting facts about that, check out this site (http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/facts.htm) and the last few bullet points mention how your odds of getting struck are much greater in the Florida area.

I've actually never looked for any lightning rods when I'm down at WDW. I'm gonna make sure I look for them next time I'm down there. Of course the first thing I thought of when you mentioned lightning rods was the Simpsons episode where they go on vacation in Japan and appear on a game show to win plane tickets back to Springfield. Homer has to take part in the lightning round and that just is Homer strapped to what appears to be a giant Space Needle type building and just constantly getting struck by lightning in a storm. This could be a good punishment for SG who are found to be abusing policies at all of the Disney parks. This would also protect the lightning rods. :twisted:

[Cheshire Figment]

Actually the area around Nairobi is the lightening strike capital of the world. Orlando only rules in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere.

[Big Wallaby]

Actually the area around Nairobi is the lightening strike capital of the world. Orlando only rules in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere.

Yeah, small area. :D: But I can confirm that. When people ask about giraffes, lightning and Central Florida (usually they know about the one that blew up early on), I will respond with how we're doing the giraffes a favor by moving them here. :D:

[drcorey]

Yeah, small area. :D: But I can confirm that. When people ask about giraffes, lightning and Central Florida (usually they know about the one that blew up early on), I will respond with how we're doing the giraffes a favor by moving them here. :D:

but the only one who died from a strike so far, was Betsy in AK.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

When we took the behind the magic tour, they made a point of pointing out the lightning rods on the tops of the buildings and some attractions!

[Big Wallaby]

When we took the behind the magic tour, they made a point of pointing out the lightning rods on the tops of the buildings and some attractions!Some?

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Some?

Yeah, they mentioned it in passing when we were backstage behind Sorin, we were on the bus going to the next stop, when someone in the group asked about it, and a few were pointed out. then you noticed that they were everywhere, if you looked!!

[Zazu]

Lightning really scares me, as I seem to be especially vulnerable to eletricity. At work during the winter my slacks and blouses always stayed plastered to my body from static electricity, even when nobody else was experiencing that problem. The anti-static sprays don't seem to help much. I can walk around in a store, especially WalMart, and when I reach out to touch something I get a static shock with an audible snap that makes me jump. DH doesn't have that problem and he laughs when I go EEK! when I get a jolt of static. Can anyone explain why some people might be more "eletronically attractive" than others?While not disagreeing with what others have posted, there's a very good chance you could solve the problem by changing your shoes, or perhaps your socks/hose. If either is a good insulator, it's easy to pick up a static charge. If your footware is a conductor, it will discharge that static to ground and keep you from zapping things.

I used to work in an electronics manufacturing plant, and we had to ban several varieties of shoes and all pantyhose from the production floor because the components were getting zapped. :litning:

[hobie16]

I used to work in an electronics manufacturing plant, and we had to ban several varieties of shoes and all pantyhose from the production floor because the components were getting zapped. :litning:
Had the same problem at a company I worked for. They came up with a ground strap that wrapped around the ankle and dragged on the ground. Same deal as a chain dragging on the ground under fuel trucks to discharge static electricity.

[Whazzup]

Had the same problem at a company I worked for. They came up with a ground strap that wrapped around the ankle and dragged on the ground. Same deal as a chain dragging on the ground under fuel trucks to discharge static electricity.

I can just see myself cruising through WalMart with a drag chain strapped around my ankle. :D: They'd probably think I was an escapee from a prison road gang. :eek:

So the New Balance walking or running shoes I wear most of the time are contributing to the problem?
I also have to touch something metal in my car while exiting or I'll get quite a nip.

Yes, the pantyhose and/or nylon knee-highs were the culprit at work, even if I lifted my skirt and sprayed anti-static stuff all over my legs. In the ladies room, of course. :p:

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

While not disagreeing with what others have posted, there's a very good chance you could solve the problem by changing your shoes, or perhaps your socks/hose. If either is a good insulator, it's easy to pick up a static charge. If your footware is a conductor, it will discharge that static to ground and keep you from zapping things.

I used to work in an electronics manufacturing plant, and we had to ban several varieties of shoes and all pantyhose from the production floor because the components were getting zapped. :litning:

They also have a "connectionless" anti-static wristband. The supposedly work the same way as the connected ones. I have seen them advertised, but being parnoid, we all use the standard alligator clip ones when working on any system or componet.

[Randy B]

While not disagreeing with what others have posted, there's a very good chance you could solve the problem by changing your shoes, or perhaps your socks/hose. If either is a good insulator, it's easy to pick up a static charge. If your footware is a conductor, it will discharge that static to ground and keep you from zapping things.

I used to work in an electronics manufacturing plant, and we had to ban several varieties of shoes and all pantyhose from the production floor because the components were getting zapped. :litning:

One solution I HEARD of (but have never tried) was to put a couple of metal thumbtacks from inside your shoe down through the sole. The smooth head is against your foot (or sock) but the tack going through the insulating plastic/rubber/leather sole gives a path for a charge to pass through with each step. But I suspect that unless you spend at least part of the time walking on a conductive surface of some sort this may not help.

I fully understand the problem of getting zapped every time you turn around. A couple of years ago the air handling system here at work went wacko (the proper technical term) and for the entire winter the humidity in the building dropped to about 13% or less. (that's DANGEROUSLY low). Just sitting in a swivel chair and turning around to face a different work space tended to build up a healthy zap. The Engineers were kept VERY busy around here fixing the electronic equipment that was getting zapped on a nearly daily basis. I finally got tired of the zaps here in my work space (Radio Master Control) and got a spray bottle full of water. I soaked down the carpet (until I could actually SEE the water pooling) and the fabric wall covering every hour. It's amazing how something that simple made the problem disappear.

Randy

[hobie16]

It's amazing how something that simple made the problem disappear.
That'll do it. I haven't been zapped since moving to Maui. The downside is lots of bugs thrive in the humidity. :raid: