Originally Posted By Darkbeer <a href="http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/entertainment/gossip/13822567.htm" target="_blank">http://www.philly.com/mld/phil ly/entertainment/gossip/13822567.htm</a> >>Disney World is not in my future. Nor is it in my past. It's in my pre-nup. You can look it up. "Are you taking the kids to Disney World?" a fellow soccer parent asks. This is absurd. In the first place, I never thought I would be a soccer mom. I've had no preparation - my childhood weekends were spent at antiwar demonstrations or drama class - and suspect I lack the proper paraphernalia. To be fair, our indoor soccer team sports as many exuberant dads, and the games have become the high point of our weekends. So there - you can be surprised by life's curveballs or, in this case, offside kicks. Pleasure surfaces in the most remote corners. It's a nice surprise to find yourself in a place you never thought to find yourself, and loving it. But not Orlando. Disney World is in my pre-nup because it's a cliche to go there. OK, many things are a cliche - Venice is a cliche - but this one is positively Mickey Mouse, exhibiting no creativity and less risotto. Disney already has too much of my money, what with the movies about the talking fish and the one about the talking toys and the damage done in the Pooh years.<< Much more at the link above.
Originally Posted By mickey_ring Seems the author needs a little mood-elevating prescription, or it wasn't taken before writing that.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I might add that it is NOT an opinion piece on WDW, as the author did not visit. It's a few paragraphs complaining about the mere presence of companies like Disney.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad It's a way for her to exercise her personality (which she says was MOSTLY mis-spent developmental years at anit-war rallies) in the form of simply stating that... most people like Disney, but I don't because I am better or smarter or more enlightened. She spends the whole first portion of her writing, trying to make excuses for even mildly conforming to the "norm" by spending her time at soccer games. I think Disney or no Disney, this person has serious issues, basically, she doesn't know what she likes or does not like, it's all about rebelling. I see the whole article as saying this: "I am conforming to Soccer games, but I am NOT going to Disneyland, so hey I guess that makes up for the Soccer games." SHE SAYS << It's a nice surprise to find yourself in a place you never thought to find yourself, and loving it. >> Sounds like she is focused on what SHE loves and hates, forget it her KIDS or husband would like to go to WDW. It's all about her, I've met the type and its really sad to come across people like that. It has nothing to do with WDW. Poeple like that usually don't stay married for the long haul. In any case she should rethink her position, as I am quite confident there have been very few children who have gone to WDW and left thinking, gee I hated that!
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I just think she is missing out. You know what they say; you can lead a horse to water, but..... We all have our reasons why we go to WDW. Some of us here on Laughing Place can't go to Disney as much as we would like due to; money reasons, lack of vacation time and committments. Everybody's got a Laughing Place. Maybe the writer needs to find her Laughing Place.
Originally Posted By Kylesmom >>...exhibiting no creativity and less risotto.<< The author clearly doesn't have a CLUE, the mushroom risotto at Le Celier was very creative and clearly risotto ;P.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Always be afraid of those who actually TELL you they are smarter than you and know more than you......the people who really do do not have the need to put it in writing. What a miserable person this must be to be around. The unibomber mentality that all the world is wring on everything is very frightening
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden Why am I not surpirsed to find this piece written by Karen Heller. As a subscriber to the Philly Inquirer, I have spent many a Sunday morning rolling my eyes at the dreck she somehow has tricked her editors into publishing. I don't think there's one article she's ever written that I even found enjoyable. I don't expect to agree but she's just miserable and it comes out in her writing. <<if you attack the situation early enough, you can program the little dears so that their desires match your very own.>> Just what we should all hope for: little runts just like ourselves, interested in nothing but what fancies mom and dad. That sounds like a recipe for a fulfilling life.
Originally Posted By Brian Noble Ah yes, the "I'm far too sophisticated to fall for all of this bourgeois popular culture" article. I'm guessing (just guessing mind you) that I've been to Paris more often than she. Of course, I've also been to Disneyland Paris, and I'm sure she hasn't, but still. I'm willing to bet big money that TDLFAN has been to Paris more often.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I wonder what she would do if her kids do ask to go to WDW. She may find out like having to be the soccer mom, that she loves Disney. You don't have to make it expensive, you can do it cheep.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I'm willing to bet big money that TDLFAN has been to Paris more often.<< I have been 4 times so far since last March... not to mention that I used to be an DLP APer for 3 yrs in a row in the mid 90's when I used to go to Paris every other month or so.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>>In any case she should rethink her position, as I am quite confident there have been very few children who have gone to WDW and left thinking, gee I hated that!<<< Funny anecdote: I have a relative (an in-law actually), who for many years was really down on all things Disney. This person is a "fine artist" who sepcializes in restoring damaged oil paintings and such. Somehow, we talker her into bringing the husband and kids into joining us at DLR (in 2002). They of course had never been to DLR or WDW. So, to make a long story short...she loved it! She was amazed at the level of detail in the architecture, in the queues, etc. She especially loved PotC HM and Splash. Their kids, of course, loved it as well. So did her husband.
Originally Posted By alisserae The first time I took the Mr. to DL he was overwhelmingly impressed. His first experience with Disney Parks was as a CM at WDW, and my stories of DLR superiority failed to impress. In fact, it took quite a bit of convincing to get him to the West Coast. Now, he raves about DLR to everyone he talks to, and is puching to hurry up and move out West again. The level of intricate detail at DLR is enough to make me want to stand on top of Cinderella's Castle and shout "You Fools! Go West!"
Originally Posted By Boardwalkbum I'm not one to judge (ok...maybe I am a little) and I'm certainly not one to cast aspersions, but after reading this article I've come to the conclusion that the author might exeplify what my friend Peter would call a "nitwit".
Originally Posted By xzoocrew She reminds me of a group of people I call the "tragically hip". She thinks she is smarter than us because she sees Disney for what it is and the rest of us are morons that fall into Disney's trap. However she says she wouldn't be a soccer mom but now she is. Hey, you want to go to Disney or be a soccer mom fine. What ever gives you enjoyment is fine if it doesn't impede on me having my enjoyment. Disney or soccer? Who cares? Well, apparently she does and we the unwashed just need to be told about our folly. Liking watching soccer is great but Disney is just silly. Thanks for instructing one of the unwashed about priorities in life.
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic Wow. Since when did we "program" our children. We program our VCR, our car radio, our TV but not our children. They are people not mechanical devices. There are people out there who can't have children than you have this so called "Soccer Mom" out there. Wow, what has this world come too. It's a shame when all she knows how to do is talk if that's what you want to call it. I am not saying that you have to give up your life but when you have kids there are sacrifices that you have to make as a parent. You made the decision to have children. Why should your children suffer as a result of your idiocy?
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Coach - I don't want to start this in depth because this board has been down this path a few times in the last few years...so all I'll say is there is a LOT of wisdom in your post and I am in agreement with you....will watch to see if this takes off
Originally Posted By DVC_dad There is a lady I know, who has a ONE child, which is fine but... Even when she speaks of her child, it's like she is talking about a car, or boat, or a Fur or something. ie. "Yes kids are great, I have one, at times she really gets on my nerves. I think everyone should have at least one kid so they know what THAT's all about." This is almost word for word. I feel really sorry for the child.
