Funny ad

[Christien]

We just got back from a week at Disney World (gawd I hate Canadian winters). I saw this ad on several of the inter-park buses, and my first thought was that Disney now had a fat camp!



It would actually make sense, based on the number of fat people (both kids and adults) we saw. And what's with all the scooters? Is there a discount for cripples?

[Rikao4]

in my time ...
the sign would read..
need to be this tall..
now it's..
must fit thru here..
dad/mom + 1 kid..easy 600 lbs

Rika

[Paulporsche]

Chris:

I'm disappointed to hear you use the pejorative term "cripple".

You are certainly right, more and more of us are fat! That Disney thing apparently is for grooming type issues; not weight, however. A self improvement camp based on "weight" probably would be good though.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Paulporsche

Chris:

I'm disappointed to hear you use the pejorative term "cripple".

Around here we prefer "retard".

[scottmandue]

You do realize the term "pumpkin" is a term of endearment and not necessarily indicative of someone who is over weight?

And yes Americans are getting fatter by the day... and the electric scooter fad is alarming when they are used by the morbidly obese to further their unhealthy lifestyle.

(my mom uses one because of her arthritis)

[Christien]

It's only pejorative because it was the normal word years ago. All terms such as that become pejorative with standard usage, at which time they become politically incorrect. It's the natural progression of words, and frankly I think it's stupid. Look at the various words used to describe african-american/negro/coloured/black people. All those words were at one point the common, politcally correct usage - all are now considered politically incorrect. It's silly.

Besides, I'm quite suspicious that the people at Disney World in scooters aren't really crippled, they're lazy and don't feel like walking. This is evidenced by watching them park their scooters and wait in line for rides with apparent ease.

[Christien]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

You do realize the term "pumpkin" is a term of endearment and not necessarily indicative of someone who is over weight?

Yeah, of course - that's what made it so funny when I first read it!

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

And yes Americans are getting fatter by the day... and the electric scooter fad is alarming when they are used by the morbidly obese to further their unhealthy lifestyle.

I'm always amused by the huge fat person in Wal-Mart, motoring around on their scooter. You'd think they would realize that sitting on their ass is what got them so fat in the first place.

[Paulporsche]

quote by Christien:

Besides, I'm quite suspicious that the people at Disney World in scooters aren't really crippled, they're lazy and don't feel like walking. This is evidenced by watching them park their scooters and wait in line for rides with apparent ease.[/QUOTE]

I won't argue w/ you on that one. I've suspected the same on occasion. See the edit I was making while you were responding.

BTW I get it that you didn't mean it in a demeaning way, in general. I'm assuming you were referring to those who were not really disabled.

And I hate these winters, too.

[911Rob]

I used to be skinny.
Are you saying I'm a pumkin?
Well then, you're a pork chop.


I love Disney; been there about 14 times with the family..... great times 4 sure!

[imcarthur]

I spend a fair amount of time around Florida due to work & it certainly is the land of the obese. More than any other place I have been. And Orlando seems to be ground zero.

Ian

[Christien]

Originally Posted by Paulporsche

BTW I get it that you didn't mean it in a demeaning way, in general. I'm assuming you were referring to those who were not really disabled.

Of course.

I was quite impressed at how accommodating Disney is for wheelchairs. Though I must admit that by the end of the week it was getting frustrating waiting for them to load onto the buses, particularly with a fast-asleep two-year-old in my arms and (literally) hundreds of people waiting to board the bus back to the various hotels after the parks closed, and having to wait 10 minutes while they load the wheelchair, cinch it down, and simultaneously take out 4 seats and standing room for 4 people. The number of (truly) disabled people at Disney is proportionately far higher than that within mainstream society. Couple that with the lazy-asses who'd rather ride than walk, and it can make getting around very difficult. Of course, I'm sure those that were with older kids said the same thing about us with our 2 strollers.