Once I walked into the down escalator while texting, thinking it was the up escalator. I learned my lesson.
This video reminded me of a guy I saw at Universal Studios a few years ago. He was there with his daughter (looked like about 6 years old), and he was standing by a fence writing an e-mail or texting with his Blackberry. On the fence was a sign that read: "Splash Zone." That means that, when the car from the water ride hits the bottom of the hill, it makes a tidal wave that splashes everyone standing near the sign. That's why we were there, anyway (to get splashed!), but this guy was oblivious. The girl tapped him on the arm, and he shooed her away. She rolled her eyes and stomped off to the side.
A woman nearby approached him and said, "um...hey excuse me, but this is a splash zone." He waved her away, going "Sorry, sorry I'll just be a minute," clearly not listening to what she was trying to tell him. She shrugs, looks at us and laughs. And we all wait. For the inevitable. And it was GREAT.
No , we wouldn't, but we would be outraged.
In this case, SHE was the only one who was inconvenienced, and maybe enlightened. It's a perfect example of natural consequences, and very funny. I hate watching people get hurt, but this was just right.
siobhan
at January 18, 2011 8:10 AM
I love this video...it is hilarious. The people viewing this and providing us with a narration is what makes this video for me.
Feebie
at January 18, 2011 9:11 AM
Back where she belongs in the shallow end of the gene pool...
mike
at January 18, 2011 9:52 AM
This is exactly what the Love and Logic childrearing theory people would recommend for her. Natural consequences that aren't permanent and hurt no others. Plus, freackin' hilarious.
momof4
at January 18, 2011 11:27 AM
My wife won't let me live down the incident I had where we had each had ONE Sapporo beer (in a 22oz can) at an Octoberfest-like celebration. We were walking back to the car, and I was reading the back of the can for some reason, when I tripped over a set of steps coming from the apartment entrance we were walking past. She claims that that one beer made me drunk. Wench.
WayneB
at January 18, 2011 11:51 AM
>>Would we be laughing if she was driving a car?
into a swimming pool, yes.
smurfy
at January 18, 2011 11:55 AM
>>Would we be laughing if she was driving a car?
>>Driving her car in the mall?
If the Blues Brotheres is any indication then yes, we would be laughing.
Elle
at January 18, 2011 12:13 PM
OMG that was hilarious! She totally got what she deserved.
"In this case, SHE was the only one who was inconvenienced, and maybe enlightened."
I bet not. The car is so unlike walking in the mall that this person will not take her own lesson.
She'll be texting in the car on the way home to change wet clothes!
Radwaste
at January 18, 2011 7:30 PM
Cousin Dave: You mean like this?
Ugh! He was trying to kill himself. If someone wants to die, that's their business, but do it in a way that minimizes the inconvenience to someone else and doesn't run the risk of taking innocent people with you.
Patrick
at January 19, 2011 7:16 AM
Now she's threatening to sue mall security because they didn't take her feelings into account, and only showed up 20 minutes after she fell. This is why it's a problem to teach your children that they're perpetually-perfect speshul snowwflaykes. Grumble.
She is upset because the video went viral and was embarrassing to her. I am trying to figure out how identifying yourself and giving multiple TV interviews makes it less embarrassing. I suppose it is her right to sue. But please don't let her prevail.
Gary G
at January 20, 2011 2:52 PM
Oh it gets even better. The woman who was acting like a victim on Good Morning America had to be in court only hours later to give them an update on her felonies. http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=280672
That would explain why her lawyer on GMA is a criminal defense lawyer.
I wonder if she ever apologized to the victim of her hit-and-run or the felony thefts.
Gary G
at January 20, 2011 3:06 PM
She is going to have to prove that her identity was known via the video alone before she outed herself with the lawsuit, given she filed so quickly I dont think she'll be able to do that.
Also security's job is to provide security to the shops against theft and vandalism, not to comfort morons who can be bothered to master WALKING.
Would we be laughing if she was driving a car?
John Paulson at January 18, 2011 1:39 AM
I'm actually appalled that she walked into the fountain. People are so annoying when they walk and text. Driving and texting is obscenely wrong.
Amy Alkon at January 18, 2011 5:24 AM
Lighten up, Francis. That was funny.
Scott E at January 18, 2011 5:25 AM
Amy Alkon
http://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2011/01/18/baptism_by_text.html#comment-1824487">comment from Scott EI found it funny, too.
Amy Alkon at January 18, 2011 5:45 AM
>>Would we be laughing if she was driving a car?
Driving her car in the mall?
I don't get your point.
nora at January 18, 2011 6:20 AM
Once I walked into the down escalator while texting, thinking it was the up escalator. I learned my lesson.
This video reminded me of a guy I saw at Universal Studios a few years ago. He was there with his daughter (looked like about 6 years old), and he was standing by a fence writing an e-mail or texting with his Blackberry. On the fence was a sign that read: "Splash Zone." That means that, when the car from the water ride hits the bottom of the hill, it makes a tidal wave that splashes everyone standing near the sign. That's why we were there, anyway (to get splashed!), but this guy was oblivious. The girl tapped him on the arm, and he shooed her away. She rolled her eyes and stomped off to the side.
A woman nearby approached him and said, "um...hey excuse me, but this is a splash zone." He waved her away, going "Sorry, sorry I'll just be a minute," clearly not listening to what she was trying to tell him. She shrugs, looks at us and laughs. And we all wait. For the inevitable. And it was GREAT.
sofar at January 18, 2011 6:55 AM
Amy Alkon
http://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2011/01/18/baptism_by_text.html#comment-1824620">comment from sofarGreat story! More, please.
Amy Alkon at January 18, 2011 6:59 AM
Best video on the web - brilliant!
Jody Tresidder at January 18, 2011 7:08 AM
>>Would we be laughing if she was driving a car?
No , we wouldn't, but we would be outraged.
In this case, SHE was the only one who was inconvenienced, and maybe enlightened. It's a perfect example of natural consequences, and very funny. I hate watching people get hurt, but this was just right.
siobhan at January 18, 2011 8:10 AM
I love this video...it is hilarious. The people viewing this and providing us with a narration is what makes this video for me.
Feebie at January 18, 2011 9:11 AM
Back where she belongs in the shallow end of the gene pool...
mike at January 18, 2011 9:52 AM
This is exactly what the Love and Logic childrearing theory people would recommend for her. Natural consequences that aren't permanent and hurt no others. Plus, freackin' hilarious.
momof4 at January 18, 2011 11:27 AM
My wife won't let me live down the incident I had where we had each had ONE Sapporo beer (in a 22oz can) at an Octoberfest-like celebration. We were walking back to the car, and I was reading the back of the can for some reason, when I tripped over a set of steps coming from the apartment entrance we were walking past. She claims that that one beer made me drunk. Wench.
WayneB at January 18, 2011 11:51 AM
>>Would we be laughing if she was driving a car?
into a swimming pool, yes.
smurfy at January 18, 2011 11:55 AM
>>Would we be laughing if she was driving a car?
>>Driving her car in the mall?
If the Blues Brotheres is any indication then yes, we would be laughing.
Elle at January 18, 2011 12:13 PM
OMG that was hilarious! She totally got what she deserved.
Daghain at January 18, 2011 12:37 PM
Amy Alkon
http://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2011/01/18/baptism_by_text.html#comment-1825075">comment from ElleWould we be laughing if she was driving a car? >>Driving her car in the mall?
If she's driving and texting, there's some chance she could be driving her car in the mall.
Amy Alkon at January 18, 2011 3:19 PM
You mean like this?
Cousin Dave at January 18, 2011 5:44 PM
"In this case, SHE was the only one who was inconvenienced, and maybe enlightened."
I bet not. The car is so unlike walking in the mall that this person will not take her own lesson.
She'll be texting in the car on the way home to change wet clothes!
Radwaste at January 18, 2011 7:30 PM
Cousin Dave: You mean like this?
Ugh! He was trying to kill himself. If someone wants to die, that's their business, but do it in a way that minimizes the inconvenience to someone else and doesn't run the risk of taking innocent people with you.
Patrick at January 19, 2011 7:16 AM
Now she's threatening to sue mall security because they didn't take her feelings into account, and only showed up 20 minutes after she fell. This is why it's a problem to teach your children that they're perpetually-perfect speshul snowwflaykes. Grumble.
Sarah at January 20, 2011 9:53 AM
Here is the link to her interview on GMA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL8zYDwpz0k
She is upset because the video went viral and was embarrassing to her. I am trying to figure out how identifying yourself and giving multiple TV interviews makes it less embarrassing. I suppose it is her right to sue. But please don't let her prevail.
Gary G at January 20, 2011 2:52 PM
Oh it gets even better. The woman who was acting like a victim on Good Morning America had to be in court only hours later to give them an update on her felonies. http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=280672
That would explain why her lawyer on GMA is a criminal defense lawyer.
I wonder if she ever apologized to the victim of her hit-and-run or the felony thefts.
Gary G at January 20, 2011 3:06 PM
She is going to have to prove that her identity was known via the video alone before she outed herself with the lawsuit, given she filed so quickly I dont think she'll be able to do that.
Also security's job is to provide security to the shops against theft and vandalism, not to comfort morons who can be bothered to master WALKING.
lujlp at January 20, 2011 8:57 PM
Or if she was one half of the lead for a defunct rhythm and blues band whose co-lead singer was just released from prison.
I wonder if that mall has everything.
Conan the Grammarian at January 21, 2011 10:42 AM
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