Would you be weirded out if...

the1nonlysinger

the1nonlysinger

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another guest asked you to be in their memory video?

Here's the background to my question:
DH & I just reached double digits on our countdown. We're going as a celebration of our 5th wedding anniversary & my 30th birthday. Slowly brainstorming creative ideas to make our trip extra magical.

Most recent idea: Asking fellow guests who are also wearing Anniversary buttons to share their favorite marriage advice. I'd like to tape them with my camera and then compile them together after our trip for a cute little video.

Now hear me out, I'm not planning to spend my whole vacation stalking down other people. But just if we're waiting in line and strike up a conversation, or sitting next to a couple in a restaurant, that sort of thing. Instances where we're already just waiting- where it would be a welcomed distraction.

I've thought about having a business card that people can email if they want to see the finished product... But I'm well aware that some people may not like the idea of being filmed or having it posted online.

Has anyone ever done something like this before? How did it turn out? Any (friendly) suggestions?
 
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Dad 2 M & M

Dad 2 M & M

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Awkward for many for sure. Put on the spot, some may agree to be in the video, but may want to say no and would have reservations later. I am sure that is not your intent.

I would say no thanks and congrats!
 
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copcarguyp71

copcarguyp71

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While I applaud the original idea when you present it here on the forum...yes I would be weirded out if a total stranger approached me. I think you should be prepared for some off-putting responses but if it is your thing then I say go for it.
 
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the1nonlysinger

the1nonlysinger

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I had to admit I'm a bit disappointed by the responses... (To be honest, I kind of went with the weirded out subject line to bring to people to read it... I wonder if people would have responded differently had I presented it in a different light?) I'm pretty outgoing, my hubby is more reserved. But even he said- he thought people at Disney of all places would be receptive to the idea.

I should preface it by saying, I wouldn't just approach somebody randomly and ask them first thing to be in a video. Here's how I picture it going. We're standing in line- and right near us is a couple with anniversary pins. I strike up a conversation- congratulating them and asking them how many years they are celebrating. (Much like I would compliment someone's purse, tshirt or accessory- which I do frequently and it usually turns into a conversation...) Then I would tell them that we're putting together a little video with couples we meet throughout our vacation- sharing their marriage advice- and ask if they'd like to contribute. No pressure- no harm done if they say no. We still met a nice couple. Maybe it's just me, but I don't see that being all that scary?

I originally thought about just striking up conversations like that and writing their advice down and asking if I could take their photo to accompany the advice in an album. But I was worried that keeping track of each photo with the advice would become overwhelming- and that it would be so much cooler to see them say it themselves...

Does that change your feelings on it?
 
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copcarguyp71

copcarguyp71

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Not really...sorry. Disney is a magical place for everyone to enjoy on their own level and own terms. I just think being placed into someone else's vacation video even under the above conditions would seem weird, even if I agreed to it I would feel pretty weird about it and that would kind of stink to feel that way on my vacation.

I may very well be in the minority here though...wait for more responses.
 
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rsoxguy

rsoxguy

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the1nonlysinger said:
Does that change your feelings on it?
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Not so much. The thought of being interviewed by a stranger for the sake of a personal video that might be posted publicly is something that would not interest me. I must admit that I do not belong to Facebook, or any other social media. I'm not a big fan of the tell-all society that we have become, and I believe that a little personal space can go a long way. I think that your idea is sweet, and I wish you well with the endeavor, but it just wouldn't be something that I personally would submit myself to doing.
 
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wiigirl

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Yes...yes I would.
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DVCOwner

DVCOwner

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I think that many people if asked to do this would bring it to the attention of a cast member and ask them what is going on. I think that Disney would ask you stop doing the filming if they knew it was happening. I do not think Disney would want you interacting with other guest this way.
 
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sgtmgd

sgtmgd

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the1nonlysinger said:
I had to admit I'm a bit disappointed by the responses... (To be honest, I kind of went with the weirded out subject line to bring to people to read it... I wonder if people would have responded differently had I presented it in a different light?) I'm pretty outgoing, my hubby is more reserved. But even he said- he thought people at Disney of all places would be receptive to the idea.

I should preface it by saying, I wouldn't just approach somebody randomly and ask them first thing to be in a video. Here's how I picture it going. We're standing in line- and right near us is a couple with anniversary pins. I strike up a conversation- congratulating them and asking them how many years they are celebrating. (Much like I would compliment someone's purse, tshirt or accessory- which I do frequently and it usually turns into a conversation...) Then I would tell them that we're putting together a little video with couples we meet throughout our vacation- sharing their marriage advice- and ask if they'd like to contribute. No pressure- no harm done if they say no. We still met a nice couple. Maybe it's just me, but I don't see that being all that scary?

I originally thought about just striking up conversations like that and writing their advice down and asking if I could take their photo to accompany the advice in an album. But I was worried that keeping track of each photo with the advice would become overwhelming- and that it would be so much cooler to see them say it themselves...

Does that change your feelings on it?
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It would depend on the person aproaching me and the "vibe" I got off that person..mood would also play a part in that as well...although Im generally affable most the time. My marriage advice however might not be for the feint of heart.;)
 
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real mad hatter

real mad hatter

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:eek: So here I am strolling around the parks when some dude wants me in his/her video ! Eh! no way. I understand where your coming from but there's too many weird people out there,sad but true.
 
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the1nonlysinger

the1nonlysinger

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So, I'll be honest here. I actually looked for a delete thread button. I thought maybe I've made a horrible mistake by posting this here. I was hoping to have encouragement and extra ideas, rather than being discouraged and disappointed. :( I know I did ask the question- so thank you to everyone who joined in the conversation. I'm just a really creative person and it's discouraging when doing something away from the beaten path can't be appreciated.

Let me ask-- to those of you who said you would be weirded out: If you were to strike up a conversation with someone at the parks and they happen to ask you during the conversation for your marriage advice (without a video camera)- would that still creep you out? My husband and I really enjoy the interactions we have with other guests while we're there. And I would hope that their friendly conversations with us during our trip might be as much added magic for them, as it would be for us.
 
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sgtmgd

sgtmgd

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the1nonlysinger said:
So, I'll be honest here. I actually looked for a delete thread button. I thought maybe I've made a horrible mistake by posting this here. I was hoping to have encouragement and extra ideas, rather than being discouraged and disappointed. :( I know I did ask the question- so thank you to everyone who joined in the conversation. I'm just a really creative person and it's discouraging when doing something away from the beaten path can't be appreciated.

Let me ask-- to those of you who said you would be weirded out: If you were to strike up a conversation with someone at the parks and they happen to ask you during the conversation for your marriage advice (without a video camera)- would that still creep you out? My husband and I really enjoy the interactions we have with other guests while we're there. And I would hope that their friendly conversations with us during our trip might be as much added magic for them, as it would be for us.
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It was an interesting question, and while your intentions are innocent in nature..todays socil climate warrants caution..Ill talk to anyone dumb enough to engage me..lol...like I said Im affable enough..certainly more so at Disney...I like to meet new people and here different views...so dont be discouraged..people here are great...you may not like the answer but we are all different..
 
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LuLaSue

LuLaSue

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the1nonlysinger said:
So, I'll be honest here. I actually looked for a delete thread button. I thought maybe I've made a horrible mistake by posting this here. I was hoping to have encouragement and extra ideas, rather than being discouraged and disappointed. :( I know I did ask the question- so thank you to everyone who joined in the conversation. I'm just a really creative person and it's discouraging when doing something away from the beaten path can't be appreciated.

Let me ask-- to those of you who said you would be weirded out: If you were to strike up a conversation with someone at the parks and they happen to ask you during the conversation for your marriage advice (without a video camera)- would that still creep you out? My husband and I really enjoy the interactions we have with other guests while we're there. And I would hope that their friendly conversations with us during our trip might be as much added magic for them, as it would be for us.
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I will be honest...
You have me up until you asked me for ADVICE...
Asking a total stranger for marriage advice is a bit out of the ordinary. Maybe a word change or a different line of questioning may be more inviting.
 
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