Eavesdropping at The World

[rsoxguy]

I am, by nature, an observer. Consequently, I find WDW to be a sociological wonder as I get to see and meet people from all over the Globe. One day, while dining at The Crystal Palace, my wife and daughter left me at the table alone as they visited the ladies’ room. (As a side note, have you ever noticed that females like to go to the ladies’ room together? Why? Can’t they converse elsewhere? Can’t they handle potty-time alone? What’s going on in there? Men go in alone, do their business without talking, and depart with a knowledge that their bodies are now in a more relaxed state.) Anyway, where was I? Ah yes, the Crystal Palace story. Because I was left sitting alone, I started paying more attention to my surroundings. There was a couple sitting right next to me, as the tables were situated very close to one another in the section where I was seated. They were probably in their early to mid-fifties, and by their accents and appearance they seemed to be stereotypical Midwestern American. They seemed to be a very nice couple, and they had no children with them.

Tigger came to their table, and the husband started to talk to him as though he was real (I know, I know, but it fits the story.) The husband exhibited a strong childlike quality in his enthusiasm. In the process of gushing over Tigger, the husband said, “Hey Tigger, have you been in the woods with your Tigger girlfriend?” When Tigger walked away from the table, the husband said to his wife in a very matter-of-fact way, “You were mortified when I said that, weren’t you? You’re looking at me as though you were disgusted with me.” She then proceeded to scold him for his words because she believed that they intimated something of a sexual nature. He then started to defend himself in a similar fashion to a twelve year old kid and said, “What, it’s Tiggers, in the woods, playing…” He honestly was innocent, but the exchange between the two of them made me have to turn my head and laugh. The poor guy was being treated like a pervert by his wife, and he had nowhere to go.

Has anyone heard conversations at the world that made you think that someone else’s vacation was long overdue? Do share.

 

[sublimesting]

I am, by nature, an observer. Consequently, I find WDW to be a sociological wonder as I get to see and meet people from all over the Globe. One day, while dining at The Crystal Palace, my wife and daughter left me at the table alone as they visited the ladies’ room. (As a side note, have you ever noticed that females like to go to the ladies’ room together? Why? Can’t they converse elsewhere? Can’t they handle potty-time alone? What’s going on in there? Men go in alone, do their business without talking, and depart with a knowledge that their bodies are now in a more relaxed state.)

Sometimes they have lounges....with magazines. At least from what I can recall being a child in the 70's....Maybe that was just a 70's think. Did any women ever hang out in the bathroom? Explain please.

 

[Communicore]

My favorite eavesdropping moment was during F&W, when a dad told his young kids, "That's enough beers for the week, don't tell your mom, ok?"

 

[Timekeeper]

My favorite eavesdropping moment was during F&W, when a dad told his young kids, "That's enough beers for the week, don't tell your mom, ok?"

We've already discussed this issue at length a while back. There's absolutely no underage drinking going on at F&W (... at least according to some members of this board, so lest we not ruin the magic for them).

 

[maxairmike]

My favorite eavesdropping moment was during F&W, when a dad told his young kids, "That's enough beers for the week, don't tell your mom, ok?"

I don't know if I'd call it eavesdropping, as he practically announced it for the whole world, but the guy in front of me in line at the 2010 F&W in France for a drink was on his phone with I will assume his mother and let the following out for all to hear; "Mom, mom, I am SO drunk! But I gotta go, I'm getting another round. I'm so smashed, I'll call you later!"

:lol: :ROFLOL:

 

[sweetpee_1993]

One day, while dining at The Crystal Palace, my wife and daughter left me at the table alone as they visited the ladies’ room. (As a side note, have you ever noticed that females like to go to the ladies’ room together? Why? Can’t they converse elsewhere? Can’t they handle potty-time alone? What’s going on in there?

Has anyone heard conversations at the world that made you think that someone else’s vacation was long overdue? Do share.

I generally don't intentionally got when someone else is going just because they are. Sometimes I may feel like I need to go a little but if someone else is taking the time to take care of the necessities I might go ahead and get it over with at the same time so as not to create another potty stop. Or, I might not really realize I have to go but someone else bringing it up makes me realize I do need to go a little so I'm back to getting it over with to avoid another stop. And sometimes, this happens occasionally, you might get a surprise visit from Mother Nature sprung on ya that you aren't exactly prepared for ((*wink*wink*)) but, thankfully, the other chick in the group is prepared so we end up going at the same time for the big hand-off. I know that last bit was TMI but you asked so there's the answer. On the same note, if a female in your group touring the parks with you asks for change at a shop register in quarters do not question repeatedly in your outdoors voice why she wants a couple bucks in quarters. She may tell you in front of God & everbody and it may not be welcome news in front of the rest of the World. Just thought I'd offer that little tidbit. My old man learned that one the hard way. :wave:

Best overheard conversation I ever had was on a bus in May 08. A family who had just arrived were sporting their first timer's buttons. The mom was excitedly explaining to the lady sitting near her that she obviously had just met how it was so important that they wear the buttons because her friend who knows everything about Disney told her the Year of a Million Dreams prizes were most frequently given to first timers to get them to want to come back. She said the *best* prizes like the Cinderella Suite, the DVC memberships, trips to other Disney destinations were especially reserved for the first timers. At first hubby & I were just laughing quietly together but then I couldn't stop myself. I spoke up. I explained the way the prizes were awarded, the randomness of it, how the YoaMD cast had no say in the selection based on appearances that they were assigned the place & time to find the winners. The first timer lady said, "But my friend told me and she knows like eeeeverything about Disney." I told her to look it up and she'd find that I'm not wrong. Then I applied logic. Why would Disney favor first timers over repeat/loyal guests at the risk of making repeat guests angry enough not to return? Who's of more value here if you're basing the selection on money? Sure her first time family might be dropping $5k for their vacation. But what about the returning families who've spent that much or more 8 times already? Who's a more sure-bet to return again & keep spending? The first-timers or the already hooked repeat guests? Logic rung a bell. When we got off the bus my hubby was laughing and shaking his head: "I think you just stole that poor woman's dream of staying in the castle this week. You're so wrong!" Well, okay, maybe but what happens when she gets to the end of the week and she never got her big button score?! :lol:

Sometimes they have lounges....with magazines. At least from what I can recall being a child in the 70's....Maybe that was just a 70's think. Did any women ever hang out in the bathroom? Explain please.

Those ladies rooms are only in big department stores in malls. You hardly ever see them anymore. I think maybe the purpose was to give nursing mothers a place to do that privately. I always thought that reason made sense since you frequently find the ladies room so near the little kiddies department in those stores. Nowadays the loungy areas aren't as commong. Nursing mothers can get those nifty drape things and tops with hidden openings so nursing in a quiet area that's still visible to the rest of the world isn't a guaranteed peep show. Can't speak for myself so much since nursing didn't work out for me with my babies but I remember my sis-in-law would nurse pretty much anywhere anytime. :shrug:

 

[rsoxguy]

We've already discussed this issue at length a while back. There's absolutely no underage drinking going on at F&W (... at least according to some members of this board, so lest we not ruin the magic for them).

I think you may be misunderstanding the post. I took it to mean that the father had too many beers, and he didn't want his kids to narc on him to the mother. :shrug:

 

[sweetpee_1993]

OHHHH!!!

This one beats the YoaMD winner lady!

Our 2nd stay at the Contemporary we were on the 4th floor concourse outside the arcade. Hubby had just given our boys each some cash to go load up their arcade cards. He was watching them walk into the arcade to make sure they made it to the little kiosk with the cash without having someone snatch it from them or dropping it. He witnessed a woman with 3 kids maybe 11-14 years old. She counted out some cash, handed it to them, then said in a really urgent tone: "Here's $100. Do NOT come back to the room until Dad or I call you on your cell phone. Got it?!" I don't think we need to take guesses at what Mom & Dad needed to take care of. :lol: New or future parents may want to make a mental note of this technique for scoring some alone time on vacation with your significant other.

 

[rsoxguy]

 

[828tnt]

My favorite eavesdropping moment was during F&W, when a dad told his young kids, "That's enough beers for the week, don't tell your mom, ok?"

I think you may be misunderstanding the post. I took it to mean that the father had too many beers, and he didn't want his kids to narc on him to the mother. :shrug:

i think it's a bit funnier (flame away ) thinking of it the way i did the first time- kids, no more beers for you! :lol:

 

[828tnt]

OHHHH!!!

This one beats the YoaMD winner lady!

Our 2nd stay at the Contemporary we were on the 4th floor concourse outside the arcade. Hubby had just given our boys each some cash to go load up their arcade cards. He was watching them walk into the arcade to make sure they made it to the little kiosk with the cash without having someone snatch it from them or dropping it. He witnessed a woman with 3 kids maybe 11-14 years old. She counted out some cash, handed it to them, then said in a really urgent tone: "Here's $100. Do NOT come back to the room until Dad or I call you on your cell phone. Got it?!" I don't think we need to take guesses at what Mom & Dad needed to take care of. :lol: New or future parents may want to make a mental note of this technique for scoring some alone time on vacation with your significant other.

$100 bucks can add up quickly over the course of a vacation..... shoulda booked another room.

 

[slappy magoo]

Sometimes I go out of my way to BE the guy that says the weird things that make people eavesdrop. One of the better generic ones is to take a second, look around your surroundings at the World and say "don't you think it's a little weird that there are, like, SO many kids here?"

Or when we go to Animal Kingdom, I'll make up dopey lies about different animals, in my "Do ya! DO YA!" voice.
"see that elephant over there? Know what his name is? Do ya? DO YA? ...Ned."
"See that chimpanzee, know what his favorite food is? Do ya? DO YA? ...fried clams."

While in "It's A Small World:" "I know this sounds strange...it's going to drive me crazy, but I know...I KNOW I've heard this song before...BUT WHERE???"


if you see Captain Hook: "You know Cap'n Crunch is his brother, but don't bring it up (stage whisper) THEY'RE NOT ON SPEAKING TERMS."

Just dopey stuff like that, and it only gets worse if I know someone is eavesdropping.

 

[Obi]

sometimes i go out of my way to be the guy that says the weird things that make people eavesdrop. One of the better generic ones is to take a second, look around your surroundings at the world and say "don't you think it's a little weird that there are, like, so many kids here?"

or when we go to animal kingdom, i'll make up dopey lies about different animals, in my "do ya! Do ya!" voice.
"see that elephant over there? Know what his name is? Do ya? Do ya? ...ned."
"see that chimpanzee, know what his favorite food is? Do ya? Do ya? ...fried clams."

while in "it's a small world:" "i know this sounds strange...it's going to drive me crazy, but i know...i know i've heard this song before...but where???"


if you see captain hook: "you know cap'n crunch is his brother, but don't bring it up (stage whisper) they're not on speaking terms."

just dopey stuff like that, and it only gets worse if i know someone is eavesdropping.

lol....

Win!!! +1

 

[chipndale09]

We were on the bus on our way to animal kingdom one morning. There was this mother with her ,I would say 4yrs old daughter. Who was crying to go back to the hotel to sleep, (in the opinion she looked totally exhasuted..but that is another topic of parents who push their kids to the brink of wipeout). The kid would not stop whining/crying, the mother leans over to the lady next to her and says " that's ok, she is really wants to go, this is her 4th time to WDW. Her first was when she was 18 months and my daughter tells me the she rememebers everything"

What?? 18 months and rememebers everything? whatever to justify to yourself :ROFLOL:

 

[rsoxguy]

Sometimes I go out of my way to BE the guy that says the weird things that make people eavesdrop.

I know very little about you, and we may be polar opposites in many ways, but I now want to hang out with you for a day at WDW. How do you feel about skipping merrily when you first enter a park in order to embarrass your teenage daughter?

 

[MichWolv]

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Those ladies rooms are only in big department stores in malls. You hardly ever see them anymore. I think maybe the purpose was to give nursing mothers a place to do that privately. I always thought that reason made sense since you frequently find the ladies room so near the little kiddies department in those stores. Nowadays the loungy areas aren't as commong. Nursing mothers can get those nifty drape things and tops with hidden openings so nursing in a quiet area that's still visible to the rest of the world isn't a guaranteed peep show. Can't speak for myself so much since nursing didn't work out for me with my babies but I remember my sis-in-law would nurse pretty much anywhere anytime. :shrug:

My wife as well. We thought the best one was on a bench in the mammal exhibit in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History -- she was just demonstrating one of the primary characteristics of mammals. There were some stuffed wolves in an diorama doing the same thing nearby.

 

[Mad Stitch]

...and by their accents and appearance they seemed to be stereotypical Midwestern American.

And what does that mean? :fork:

 

[rsoxguy]

And what does that mean? :fork:

Down tiger.

Have you ever heard someone say he-a-pen instead of happen? Thee-air instead of there? Pop instead of soda? Accents.

Have you ever seen someone wearing slacks and an open shirt with a Michigan State t-shirt underneath in 95 degree weather? Appearance.

No offense was intended at all. Have we gotten to a point in life where we can not attempt to describe people? Are we all the same in appearance and speech? Please understand that there was no malice in my words.

 

[The Incredible Schmulk]

I was changing into nicer clothes in the lobby restroom at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, before a dinner at Jiko, and I heard this going on outside of the stall:

http://www.overheardeverywhere.com/archives/004967.html

 

[Raven66]

I know very little about you, and we may be polar opposites in many ways, but I now want to hang out with you for a day at WDW. How do you feel about skipping merrily when you first enter a park in order to embarrass your teenage daughter?

We do this whenever possible and one of us will also yell out Random Dancing from ICarly just to watch our 15 yr old daughter want to melt into the cement.:ROFLOL: So much fun!