copcarguyp71
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Probably why the Jungle Cruise spiel is so monotone as well...they stopped captains from doing their own shtick here and there. Sad really, some of those guys were a hoot when they were allowed to freestyle.
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Really Bothered at Star Tours
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Probably why the Jungle Cruise spiel is so monotone as well...they stopped captains from doing their own shtick here and there. Sad really, some of those guys were a hoot when they were allowed to freestyle.
Matt_Black
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Yeah, the 1940s were a great time if you were a heterosexual WASP male.
Lucky
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Just about everybody is a lot better off now - for one thing not as many of us are being slaughtered on beaches. But we still seem to be more whiny, complaining and angry than ever.
Goofyernmost
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My mistake, I was not aware that of all the thousands of men that died on that beach, none were gay and did not consist of any white protestant men folk. It was, still not an ideal way to experience life.
I know that this is going to be twisted to mean something other then I'm trying to say, but, maybe that is why everyone, in this country at least, is that way. They have never experienced anything serious enough to give them the perspective necessary to not be offended by every little thing that is said. Those that did experienced things that let one know what is important and what isn't. Those that have never seen just how evil and cruel the world can be cannot deal with the simplest of things without letting their emotions control their reactions instead of using common sense and balance. They have no basis of comparison so everything seems to be damaging to their own self esteem. No inner strength and no ability to see what is worthy of reaction and what should be nothing more then water off a ducks back.
Nastory4
Active Member
...take my wife? Is that an option??
I am sure there is an Upcharge for that
Tom Morrow
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OH good, the thread has turned into a generation debate.
Lucky
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People try to put us d-d-down...
Goofyernmost
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It pretty much has always been a generation debate. There really isn't much else of interest to talk about that hasn't already been said.
ChesterKiwi
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Yeah, it has. I was going to reply with "get off my lawn!!!" or "kids these days!!!" or "back in MY day"
Let's talk about our favorite kinds of pies.
Matt_Black
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Matt_Black
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DisneyPrincess5
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For me, I believe this illuminates a common trend over the past 10 or so years from what I've experienced. Not just at Disney, but in many other settings.
Some CMs do a truly amazing job of staying in character, staying on topic, and they work to make the experience really genuine and exciting for guests, especially for children.
However, some CMs (again, I see it everywhere-grocery stores, restaurants, other amusement/theme parks, etc) are becoming more and more relaxed. I hear many more non-work related/semi inappropriate conversations than ever before, breaking out of character, looking MISERABLE, getting frustrated with guests (not saying it's easy to deal with challenging guests but you've got to remain professional) and more.
Side rant semi unrelated to the topic at hand: Call me old fashioned, but I don't really think it's appropriate for CMs (or employees elsewhere) to be discussing their weekend plans or their child's broken leg while dealing with customers. It's even more wild when they're ignoring guests to do so, which I've seen a lot. Not saying they can't be genuine people with feelings, but there's a time and a place for dealing with certain things, and it's not in front of guests. No matter what your pay is or how hard your job is or how much your boss sucks, you should do your job to the best of your ability, always. If you cannot, then it's time for a new job.
I have a job, and I stay on task and professional with my clients. I have a way of doing it so I'm a real and genuine person, but I'm professional. I don't "break character" or stick something/someone out to make someone laugh. Not everyone else can or will do so.
Aaaaanyway, I can understand your gripe @musketeer , it feels like the experience is interrupted. It sounds like he was just trying to be funny, but it's breaking character which is a bummer. I really appreciate a CM who is gung-ho and fully immerses you into the attraction. Unfortunately, it's a gem to find this and not the norm anymore in my experience.
Some CMs do a truly amazing job of staying in character, staying on topic, and they work to make the experience really genuine and exciting for guests, especially for children.
However, some CMs (again, I see it everywhere-grocery stores, restaurants, other amusement/theme parks, etc) are becoming more and more relaxed. I hear many more non-work related/semi inappropriate conversations than ever before, breaking out of character, looking MISERABLE, getting frustrated with guests (not saying it's easy to deal with challenging guests but you've got to remain professional) and more.
Side rant semi unrelated to the topic at hand: Call me old fashioned, but I don't really think it's appropriate for CMs (or employees elsewhere) to be discussing their weekend plans or their child's broken leg while dealing with customers. It's even more wild when they're ignoring guests to do so, which I've seen a lot. Not saying they can't be genuine people with feelings, but there's a time and a place for dealing with certain things, and it's not in front of guests. No matter what your pay is or how hard your job is or how much your boss sucks, you should do your job to the best of your ability, always. If you cannot, then it's time for a new job.
I have a job, and I stay on task and professional with my clients. I have a way of doing it so I'm a real and genuine person, but I'm professional. I don't "break character" or stick something/someone out to make someone laugh. Not everyone else can or will do so.
Aaaaanyway, I can understand your gripe @musketeer , it feels like the experience is interrupted. It sounds like he was just trying to be funny, but it's breaking character which is a bummer. I really appreciate a CM who is gung-ho and fully immerses you into the attraction. Unfortunately, it's a gem to find this and not the norm anymore in my experience.
G00fyDad
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I'm still siting here trying to figure out exactly how a person trying to get a crowd fired up by saying "I can't hear you. You can do better than that! Let's try again.... How's everyone doing?!" is related to military basic training. I wish my basic training was that relaxed and "care-free". I remember 8 weeks of butt busting work, PT, long early morning runs, PT, weapons drills, PT, weapons training, PT, dorm cleaning, PT, etc.
Goofyernmost
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Ah, yes... the good old days! Everyone should have the opportunity to have that experience. It would guarantee a whole lot less complaining about minor meaningless experiences!