Worst think i ever saw was about 15 yrs ago. This guy , with his wife and kids in tow,was berating this CM. The cast member was maybe 90 pounds soaking wet. I couldn't beleive it when he got physical with her, grabbed her and started shaking her. I have alwasys been small for my age (yea right 6'-1",200 pounds). When i walked over to him and gently pulled his hand from her the guy decided to take a swing at me. A few minutes later he was unconcious on the ground (oh did I mention I have studied martial arts since I was 5, and had been teaching it for about 8 years at that point). Well next thing I know security and the police are there. Oh OH, I guessed I was in trouble, the CM was talking to them. One of the officers came over to me and I thought, well thats the end of that. The other officer handcuffed the guy and started escorting him away. The officer that came over to me just said thanks and shook my hand. I couldn't beleive it. The CM thanked me and my family and I just went back to our day at the park.
To this day my daughter always laughs when she gets anywhere near IASW. She's like careful dad might beat someone up, the song makes him go mad.
:ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:
I don't like it when CM's are verbally or physically abused. I'm glad there are people who actually see something wrong with that and stand up to people who are doing wrong. Cheers to you all for taking a stand.
And there are the guests who think its some type of sport to see how many characters they can beat, drop kick, punch, etc...I really think that is so stupid when people behave like that.....If I see that I won't put up with that!!!
Worst think i ever saw was about 15 yrs ago. This guy , with his wife and kids in tow,was berating this CM. The cast member was maybe 90 pounds soaking wet. I couldn't beleive it when he got physical with her, grabbed her and started shaking her. I have alwasys been small for my age (yea right 6'-1",200 pounds). When i walked over to him and gently pulled his hand from her the guy decided to take a swing at me. A few minutes later he was unconcious on the ground (oh did I mention I have studied martial arts since I was 5, and had been teaching it for about 8 years at that point). Well next thing I know security and the police are there. Oh OH, I guessed I was in trouble, the CM was talking to them. One of the officers came over to me and I thought, well thats the end of that. The other officer handcuffed the guy and started escorting him away. The officer that came over to me just said thanks and shook my hand. I couldn't beleive it. The CM thanked me and my family and I just went back to our day at the park.
To this day my daughter always laughs when she gets anywhere near IASW. She's like careful dad might beat someone up, the song makes him go mad.
:ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:
Worst think i ever saw was about 15 yrs ago. This guy , with his wife and kids in tow,was berating this CM. The cast member was maybe 90 pounds soaking wet. I couldn't beleive it when he got physical with her, grabbed her and started shaking her. I have alwasys been small for my age (yea right 6'-1",200 pounds). When i walked over to him and gently pulled his hand from her the guy decided to take a swing at me. A few minutes later he was unconcious on the ground (oh did I mention I have studied martial arts since I was 5, and had been teaching it for about 8 years at that point). Well next thing I know security and the police are there. Oh OH, I guessed I was in trouble, the CM was talking to them. One of the officers came over to me and I thought, well thats the end of that. The other officer handcuffed the guy and started escorting him away. The officer that came over to me just said thanks and shook my hand. I couldn't beleive it. The CM thanked me and my family and I just went back to our day at the park.
To this day my daughter always laughs when she gets anywhere near IASW. She's like careful dad might beat someone up, the song makes him go mad.
:ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:
I think it's great how you helped that CM out when she couldn't help herself without fear of losing her job.
Today while waiting for a pineapple Dole Whip, yum :slurp: , a guest was served a piece of pineapple, she tried to give the wrap that it was in for the CM to throw away, and was told in a polite manner that the garbage was at the ends. She made a half turn, said rudely "I don't see it", and thru it back at the CM. I asked the CM to give it to me and went over to her and said she forgot something. I was told to mind my own business. I just walked away, her BF, husband, tried to get in my face, as I explained to him what she did, he looked at the CM and she said yes that is what she did. He said to mind my own business as well, and to tell him if there was a problem, I told him he was right there and how could he miss it. He tried to push the matter but I ignored him. I turned to the CM and said there was no reason for her to do that to you, and said I was sorry for what happened afterwards. Then I ordered my Dole Whip, yum :slurp: , and when I gave her my DDP card she said don't worry about it. I did not want anything for free, I was just trying to stand up for a CM who did nothing to deserve that kind of treatment. I thanked her very nicely and walked away. Later I thought I should have taken her name and give her praise at the Guest Services, but in the heat of the moment it slipped my mind. :hammer: It takes all kinds
What is it about CMs running around with anthropomorphic animals and real characters that brings out craziness or evil in some people?
One thing this story makes me want to point out is that, when I encounter a rude guest in a busy area, I'd say nine times out of ten another guest, or usually guests, backs me up, makes a reassuring comment or makes sure things are okay. That, by the way, is one of the best ways you can help keep your CMs happy so they can help you have a Magical Day.
I once got knocked over by a guest getting out of a ride and got my foot stuck in the system. I was dragged for a few feet before I had the wits to stop it with my remote. Now, the guest who knocked me over high-tailed it out of the area, but every single guest behind her stopped to make sure I was okay, save for the one that chased after her (not sure what came of that). I was fine, and it's an extreme example, but that's the way our guests tend to be in my experience, and I thank all of you who have made a Cast Member's day a little easier.
Shhhh - don't tell anyone else. That will be our little secret!Shh...they're real animals and characters! Real, I tell you!
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