Originally Posted By dsnymomi2 I can't believe this whole thing about Tigger hitting that kid! You can clearly see that he is doing something to Tigger and Tigger just reacted (NOT PUNCHED) him. And they even have a lawyer? Please. It's a shame that the Cast member is getting blamed for this. I think or at least it looks like to me that the kid was trying to pull off his head maybe. He was on the Early show just now and when asked if he did anything to provoke his he acted so innocently and said no. And said he was sore. Talk about milking this! What a shame!!!!!!!!!!!!! What do ya'll think?
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Yeah, I have a feeling this will end up like the other Tigger incident, where he was aquitted. I don't even know if this current situation will even make it to court.
Originally Posted By ncnike7 The way the kid is standing looks very awkward. It almost looks to me like he was trying to push Tigger into his little brother or something, I don't know if that merits a punch in the face but I might have reacted the same way as Tigger did.
Originally Posted By ncnike7 I just looked at the pics again and I think you're right dsnymomi2, Tigger is just reacting and not punching the kid
Originally Posted By dsnymomi2 I don't think he punched him though. It looks to me that Tigger was just trying to get that kids arm away from the back of him, which indicates to me that that kid was doing something he shouldn't have been doing and unfortunatly it looks like he threw a punch. If you look at the video closly (as they do repeat it over and over) He's not "throwing" a punch. Just trying to get that kids arm away from the back of him.
Originally Posted By cinderella143also Where was the escort? Were they around to help Tigger or at least witness what happened? Also, where can I see this video/pictures?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss The link is in another thread. The incident happened at WDW, not DLR: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/MsgBoard-T-83172-P-1.asp?c=1" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/Ms gBoard-T-83172-P-1.asp?c=1</a>
Originally Posted By pkonold I just looked that the video and I can not believe they are making any sort of deal of this. It looks like a light brushing. If that really hurt him then he better not go on ANY attraction there in the park. You can see the video here: <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/08/earlyshow/main2335628.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.cbsnews.com/stories /2007/01/08/earlyshow/main2335628.shtml</a>
Originally Posted By knoxvelour yeah I watched the video...looks to me like the kid was doing something behind Tigger. Trying to knock the head off or maybe fussing with the zipper in the back. Tigger turned, kinda looked like he was off balance, and accidentally caught the kid very lightly in the head. The kid was doing something he shouldn't have been doing. I'm sure the actor's peripheral vision in non-existant in that character head. Father and son are milking it for all it's worth and then some. I hope Disney takes this to trial instead of settling out of court. This family deserves nothing other than an "Oops...sorry" from the person in the costume and nothing more. At least I can take comfort in knowing that whn that kid gets back to school, he's going to be known as the guy that got his butt kicked by Tigger!
Originally Posted By GoofBall Its so obvious in the video that Tigger was just reaching around to get this kid off him and 'brushed' his face. I do not see a punch that requires a hopsital visit and medication as claimed. That dad is not upset, he is just excited thinking about the $$$ he could get from this. Shame on the media for playing it up and giving them airtime. I hope the Disney lawyers do not give them one dime - if they do it will lead to more incidents and ruin it for everyone else.
Originally Posted By pecos bill Seems like the kid has had some coaching regarding this incident. I hope they enjoy their fifteen minutes of fame, and I hope Disney stands firm, and this frivolous lawsuit falls flat on it's face.
Originally Posted By dlkozy I hope that Disney bans them from the parks for life. It is obvious to me that this squirrely (sp) kid was ought to cause trouble. He had his hand behind Tigger trying to do something while the rest of the family is getting ready for the picture to be shot. Most teenage boys are not in a hurry to hug the characters so that can't be why he had his hand behind Tigger either.
Originally Posted By Stacers76 I'll agree also with the thoughts here...when I first saw the video the other night, my first thought was that the kid was pulling him backward or something because I actually missed the "punch" (so NOT a punch) because it looked to me like Tigger was off balance and falling backward and was trying to catch himself and move the kid out of the way. Just my 2 cents.
Originally Posted By knoxvelour unfortunately, the kid doesn't have a myspace account. Yeah I looked him up.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip And the parent doesn't have a public e-mail address. Yeah, I looked him up too.
Originally Posted By disnyfans I just watched this on the news and reporter asked him if he was hurt. His reply was I am not in any pain right now because of the medication they gave me. WHAT?!! There is no way that hurt at all. I totally think Tigger was trying to get the punk kids hands off of him. This makes me mad. I hate people that try to get things for nothing. The family probably planned this to happen.
Originally Posted By knoxvelour haha...were you going to tell them off too RoadTrip? That was fully my intention! he kid didn't get whacked that hard, plus take into consideration the padding on the costume. I swear, some people must go to Disney parks hoping somethng like this will happen so they can sue!
Originally Posted By Mickey4MePlease Looked to me like the kid was definitely messing around behind Tiggers back, so Tigger pinned his arm with his right arm and when he turned to stop the little Brat thats when he accidentally brushed across the kids face. That family is a major disgrace, they should be banned from all Disney parks for life, what a bunch of PUTZES!!! Argh!!
Originally Posted By pitapan16 The family is just trying to get some $$$ from Disney and CBS just wants to make some $$$ from blowing it up tp something it's not...How welfare. And oh sure, the kid goes to the hospital with neck pains, lol, yeah right. I've gotten more force on my neck from a hug with my Grandma than that little brush Tigger gave that punk.
