tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post6964601244972520964..comments2023-10-14T09:44:21.840-05:00Comments on People I Want to Punch in the Throat: The Dads at Science City on SaturdayJen Piwtpitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09576108150881254072noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-49183298179155858652016-07-18T16:20:04.303-05:002016-07-18T16:20:04.303-05:00OMG! You are my soulmate! That has happened to me ...OMG! You are my soulmate! That has happened to me more times than I can even count and always the same reaction--Oh? What? I guess! It just recently happened at this museum that was not only for kids, but it was one of those stick your face here things. So this family was taking their pictures and we were waiting...They then moved out of the spot, but stayed in front of the display, so I could not take my family's picture. Same thing, dicking around with their damn phones and oblivious to anything or anyone around them! I finally said, "would you mind just moving a bit to the right?" They did, but then I heard the dad say something about people being patient...Meh. You can't win. I work in technology and I can even say for MYSELF, these stupid phones are making us dumber and more out of touch with our fellow man. Ceeleenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499668238934676019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-44388202133003834632015-05-26T13:07:28.605-05:002015-05-26T13:07:28.605-05:00This whole article makes me cringe a little... If ...This whole article makes me cringe a little... If adults are meant to just be bystanders at places such as this, why do they also have to pay admission? This just sounds like an entitlement trope to me... I can understand the gripe with uploading things to facebook, assuming that is in fact what was going on. But aside from that, your passive aggressive behavior may be doing more harm than good in teaching your own children about patience and mutual respect for people of all ages, sexes, and sizes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552585577618911336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-83018147500093540622014-04-07T11:14:18.779-05:002014-04-07T11:14:18.779-05:00and on my tablet, those little weird ?? were silly...and on my tablet, those little weird ?? were silly faces.<br />(NO ONE in this family wants to be featured on PIWTPITT!) :)r/bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532650289663298899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-89806822222244112082014-04-07T07:35:31.606-05:002014-04-07T07:35:31.606-05:00Hi Susan...this falls under an often uttered phase...Hi Susan...this falls under an often uttered phase some aspies use until we train ourselves out of it: "I didn't mean to!"....... Because it maybe (and IS) TRUE we didn't intend to do something doesn't mean much to others and it is not something you can prove. Intention is good in brain, intent as a excuse that what I did hurt you But I didn't MEAN to.....well, it's a weak place to come from. No, I don't upload shit to my facebook as I have no account, however standing with my mug pressed to the glass oblivious to your families looks the same sorta as d-baggington dads. No excuses allowed... learn or get mentioned in PIWTPITT post, considered in this house one of the most shameful things that can happen 😀r/bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532650289663298899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-18572963498122281972014-04-06T20:38:15.393-05:002014-04-06T20:38:15.393-05:00It sounds to me that you are not the kind of perso...It sounds to me that you are not the kind of person that is being throat punched here. There is a difference between getting sucked into something, (as you do) and being aware that there are other people waiting, and just not caring. The fact that you took the criticism to heart, and recognized that you might occasionally have done some of the things she mentioned means that you are definitely more self aware than the jerks Jen encountered at the museum! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14844358216864077757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-34026609435374121022014-04-05T18:48:05.871-05:002014-04-05T18:48:05.871-05:00After reading this and the comments, I will now ma...After reading this and the comments, I will now make an effort to be more aware of the kids and other people waiting....We are all exceedingly polite for the most part, my whole family, AND we are all aspies (Aspergers Syndrome) and we will now ALL be even MORE aware....When we see sharks, or a big cats (mountain lion, cougar, leopard, even the little ones, sand cats and caracals) or anything to do with space/rockets/jets/engines<br />ocean/mermaids/ocean stuff our joy level skyrockets and we are VERY kid-like and so so happy....Curious levels are set to max! Reading this it is apparent we could be more aware of others around us. My son is the same way, and he is one of the most polite and considerate people on earth...he will hold open doors so all people can enter or exit places, he says please and thank you, and loves babies and older people....He thinks it is FUN to share cool things and will spend time listening to little kids talk about Legos and whatnot.Not joking on this, and it's no excuse at all...I can grow and change...I think that this "Throat Punch" might be mine from time to time.....As a person on the spectrum, I will say for myself and all of the people in my family, if you were to say something like, "Hi! I see you are really enjoying this, can we have a turn too?" Not only will we promptly get out of your way, most likely it will serve as a gentle reminder that OTHER people and their children would like to play/see, too.<br />It's not always selfish d-bagism that makes some of us this way...We get so enraptured, so amazed, we tend to "loop" on stuff we love and want to look at it A LOT. I promise to be more mindful....and sorry if me or mine were the d-bags not sharing. r/bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532650289663298899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-71349295054027831662014-04-05T15:54:56.851-05:002014-04-05T15:54:56.851-05:00me and the hubby (currently without offspring) wen...me and the hubby (currently without offspring) went a museum in Toronto on honeymoon, and spent the whole time being disappointed that we couldn't use all the interactive parts of the dinosaur exhibit because there were loads of children waiting to use them. We are clearly just big children (but at least we managed to behave like adults?!)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440970933962473191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-63669233783707782952014-04-05T15:40:28.478-05:002014-04-05T15:40:28.478-05:00Not sure why it was necessary for you to comment o...Not sure why it was necessary for you to comment on both men's weights. Surely jerks come in all shapes and sizes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-64219485011803024312014-04-05T14:57:49.890-05:002014-04-05T14:57:49.890-05:00J.H.C......I am the "douchey dad", espec...J.H.C......I am the "douchey dad", especially at the Shark exhibit.<br /><br />This ruined my day.r/bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532650289663298899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-42035388036029760062014-04-05T14:44:51.705-05:002014-04-05T14:44:51.705-05:00Sad day when the kids act better than the parent. ...Sad day when the kids act better than the parent. stuff like this just floors me. I've been tying to be really patient with people and the whole "checking my phone" thing - because, hey, I have to check mine sometimes too. But I cannot believe how long some of this "just checking" is taking often. Oh, okay...I'm about to check my foot into your ass. Move along fuckie. LA Botcharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045857399816360885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-50116173514739596742014-04-05T13:55:35.032-05:002014-04-05T13:55:35.032-05:00That's KC for ya. They're everywhere.<br />That's KC for ya. They're everywhere.Kerrie McLoughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357207300211730918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-32544480233586921472014-04-05T13:31:36.948-05:002014-04-05T13:31:36.948-05:00My child is a jellyfish fanatic. He also happens t...My child is a jellyfish fanatic. He also happens to use a wheelchair from time to time when a lot of standing/walking is required, so I can't just let him stand in the lower spot in front of adults. We were at the jellyfish exhibit at the Shedd Aquarium 2 years ago, & it was packed. We waited & waited to finally get our turn see the first tank. There was a couple there, & the man was trying to take a professional quality shot of the tiny jellies with his iPhone. He stood directly in front of the tank, waiting for them to float by, then he'd take the picture & mutter, "Shoot. Missed again." This must've happened at least thirty times. My son finally said, "Mom, are we gonna see the jellies today?" I replied, in my finest stage whisper, "I hope so, as soon as this man is done taking pictures. There are lots of people waiting behind us, too. waiting their turn." Idiot man-child finally got the hint & moved on. Of course, he was in front of us at EVERY tank in the exhibit. I finally managed to get him to react to my shorthand - a LOUD throat-clearing - to get him to wrap it up.gaylechoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09112750283343757642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-67895682524898456772014-04-05T12:27:33.149-05:002014-04-05T12:27:33.149-05:00What a couple of tools. I've had that happen o...What a couple of tools. I've had that happen on more than one occasion and it wasn't always DAD! You should carry a squirt gun in our purses incase it happens again. Apparently, people don't like it when you squirt them in the eye with Vodka. Go figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-9252352977394380832013-09-29T03:51:14.148-05:002013-09-29T03:51:14.148-05:00SuziSeptember 29, 2013 at 3:47 AM
Do you know why...SuziSeptember 29, 2013 at 3:47 AM<br /><br />Do you know why I read you, Jen? Because you are okay with being angry with people who are impolite or stupid or rude. I generally sigh and move on because I have utterly given up on people, at large. You are still in there, fighting the good fight, scolding the bad behavior, and demanding that people make a return to civilized and respectful behavior.<br /><br /> Good for you! I'll remain a devoted reader, because you have the audacity and chutzpah to tell it like it is. You also make me laugh and snort soda out of my nose, and it's worth it.Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494754061851749444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-50369141092110339332013-09-28T15:00:27.970-05:002013-09-28T15:00:27.970-05:00I am not passive-aggressive about it, I flat out a...I am not passive-aggressive about it, I flat out ask them to move their butt so that the children can enjoy the museum. If his big ass wants to play, he can buy himself an X-Box. Sounds like Weekend Dad syndrome. Don't even get me started on douches that have to take a full photo montage and then upload it immediately. It's always funnier to see the reaction when you call out a douche dad immediately. Odds are that 3 or 4 parents around you don't want the argument. I'm a grandma now, so they're usually pretty surprised that a woman would call them out in public. They also don't realize that if push came to shove, I could take most of them in a fair fight. Next time, don't make excuses to your child for an adults boorish behavior. Call tem out of call security. Most museums are signed regarding the amount of time spent in one area.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03474153317099988730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-15188546236074296042013-09-28T14:35:38.894-05:002013-09-28T14:35:38.894-05:00I think many people forgot how to behave. My frien...I think many people forgot how to behave. My friend works with special needs kids on social skills, and they always have better manners than the average adult (and they also demonstrate that the average adult has NO excuse for their lack of manners). Once I was at the playground with my son, who was 4. A bigger girl, maybe 7 or 8, was chasing him and knocked him down. I told her to be careful-- it looked like an accident. She knocked him down again, tackled him, and he hit his head on metal. I told her to stay away from him. Her mother said passive aggressively, "Oh honey, you don't have to listen to what that woman says." She didn't care that her kid actually hurt my kid. I got in the woman's face and said, "Then you better teach her how to behave! You're not doing a thing but sitting there ignoring her." I was pretty mama-bear mad (also I was like 6 months pregnant). She took her kid and SKEDADDLED. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-51393893864331147452011-12-21T20:28:57.721-06:002011-12-21T20:28:57.721-06:00We had a "Weekend Douche Dad" clogging u...We had a "Weekend Douche Dad" clogging up the slide at a local hamster maze/indoor playground. He was being so wild that my kids were afraid to go up to the top of the maze to go down the slide. Finally, I threw a ball at him and said, "Would you mind getting down and letting the kids play?" AND HE MOCKED ME! But then he got down. Apparently, he only has 48 hours every couple of week to impress his kids with how cool he is. What an ass!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404412099129895387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-11881702672702911022011-12-21T18:42:59.994-06:002011-12-21T18:42:59.994-06:00I would totally play on the cool gidgets and gadge...I would totally play on the cool gidgets and gadgets...Of course, I also know to stop when the little ones show up.Leannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168511743078609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-77033567620588678822011-12-21T16:22:39.510-06:002011-12-21T16:22:39.510-06:00I would smack my husband upside his head... and he...I would smack my husband upside his head... and he knows it. As for dealing with other women's husband's, I would look at them and ask if they've been inducted into the canon of saints yet. If that didn't wake the idiot up, I'd let him know line for the evolution train is in another area. Giving him just the punch in the throat he needs... if he can understand what it means that is.SuziGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271004592078683397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-6631723273535945662011-12-21T15:54:03.623-06:002011-12-21T15:54:03.623-06:00oh what fun you wouldve had with that story if one...oh what fun you wouldve had with that story if one of those was your own husband....faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135071941742169132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-33187531013151790922011-12-21T15:32:52.316-06:002011-12-21T15:32:52.316-06:00This is the exact reason I refuse to go to our Sci...This is the exact reason I refuse to go to our Science Center. The waiting irritates the shit out of me. <br />I also run a daycare and finally got rid of the parents who asked their children everyday if the wanted to put their shoes and coat on and whether they were ready to leave. Don't ask, take your kids and go home.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721155399409872551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-78370783490845927502011-12-21T15:21:20.236-06:002011-12-21T15:21:20.236-06:00I feel your pain.. been there experienced that! P...I feel your pain.. been there experienced that! People and their obnoxious iphones drive me up a tree! Even SNL gets it! They had a nativity skit with two apple-heads doinking with their i-phones... just watching it stressed me out and made me laugh at the same time! I kept pointing to the tv... yelling see! Even SNL gets it!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07355622175796761110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-30594395400437469842011-12-21T15:18:29.466-06:002011-12-21T15:18:29.466-06:00It happens at the Discovery Museum we visit too. T...It happens at the Discovery Museum we visit too. This place is good for kids ages 5 and under MAX. Why are there douchy dads snatching scarves and stuffing them thruogh the giant wind tunnels that are no more than 2 feet tall? A-holes.CBertolinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12958051427752156134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-81533289171832367392011-12-21T15:03:24.136-06:002011-12-21T15:03:24.136-06:00So true! Its amazing how selfish folks can be - co...So true! Its amazing how selfish folks can be - completely unaware of their surroundings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-24462872621114470502011-12-21T14:57:13.541-06:002011-12-21T14:57:13.541-06:00I LOVE that you wrote this! I run a daycare and d...I LOVE that you wrote this! I run a daycare and deal with parents like this everyday....really you are going to consult your child on if they are ready to go come on!Christina of Essential oil Enjoymenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063364136844813682noreply@blogger.com