Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror >>>FOlks do know The ONion is a satirical fawx journalistic website right?<<< After reading the continued complaints about the terrible events related in an obviously manufactured (for fun) piece... Maybe some need a translation: This was FICTIONAL. The writer never intended for people to get their panties in a bunch over events that didn't happen. He/She intended you to LAUGH.
Originally Posted By MPierce ^^^ Orson Wells never intended for people to get their panties in a bunch over his War of the Worlds broadcast either.
Originally Posted By BlueOhanaTerror >>>^^^ Orson Wells never intended for people to get their panties in a bunch over his War of the Worlds broadcast either.<<< I dunno... He was kind of a naughty guy.
Originally Posted By smeeeko ^I think there are a lot of people who know what the onion is (including myself having sold it at B&N) but I think the article is a manifestation of a real problem that folks have at the parks.. The inadequate enforcement of policy. "do or do not.." sez the yoda.. but they need to make up their minds. me, I don't mind people using old same resort mugs.. it's the folks with the 20oz (or 2litre bottles as DVC dad I think mentioned) sprite bottles coming up the thing and refilling their 20oz bottles. It's kind of gross.. and tacky. Also it is blatant thievery when you think about it in terms of the price people pay in the end for shop-lifting. I know it's not the same (and heck if a homeless person steals bread at a grocery store you think they'd need it vs. a pack of cigarettes, oth but I'm digressing!) However, when people takes stuff in general whether it's helping themselves to whatever.. whether it's merch or food & drink or grocery items, the rest of the consumers pay for it in the end with higher resort fees and higher food costs.. etc. I don't think the coke syrup itself is free, but when you think of the labor of having the Cast members who have to clean up the sinks & the soda machines and stock all that stuff.. and empty all those trash bins.. their wages are reflected in the admission and resort rates I'm sure. I like staying on property and I like my mug.. I like that folks don't trash the resorts or that at least they have people employed to clean up the messes made by others. I'm willing to pay for my mug. I just wish other folks would see it that way. (and yes I know WDW is an incredibly rich corporation, but they will only stay that way if folks continue to enjoy themselves within reason).
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I would also hazard a guess 99.9% + of the people swiping the free soda in no way shape or form can't afford it ( I agree completely different issue) - they just feel 'entitled' because of their inflated sense of self.
