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Absolutely mortified but was I unreasonable?

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Kinut · 14/03/2025 23:22

I took my just gone five year old bowling earlier. There are also arcade games, dodgems, a soft play etc.

There is a ride which is two big carousel style horses with reins that ‘gallop’ on the spot. There is a sign saying no under fives so DN was excited he was finally old enough to go on. I lifted him onto one horse and I sat on the other. Halfway through, a young man came over and told me to get off because the ride is for kids. I did, although he watched me undo the belt and get off as if I was a criminal.

WIBU to go on?

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Kinut · 15/03/2025 13:35

AllyDally · 15/03/2025 13:29

Its just such a non event, if there was no sign how would you know. What i mean is that I dont understand what the worry is about it? Did he scream at you, throw you out?

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Yes, he screamed at me and threatened to call the police. I’ve just been waiting to drip feed it.

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AllyDally · 15/03/2025 13:29

Kinut · 15/03/2025 13:25

Was I being unreasonable to get on in the first place?

It’s good you think it’s so obvious that I wasn’t unreasonable, but it clearly makes sense.

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Its just such a non event, if there was no sign how would you know. What i mean is that I dont understand what the worry is about it? Did he scream at you, throw you out?

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Kinut · 15/03/2025 13:25

AllyDally · 15/03/2025 13:17

It makes no sense though, there is no AIBU in that. You got on, he said you weren't allowed on, you got off. Did it specifically say no adults allowed?

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Was I being unreasonable to get on in the first place?

It’s good you think it’s so obvious that I wasn’t unreasonable, but it clearly makes sense.

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AllyDally · 15/03/2025 13:17

Kinut · 15/03/2025 13:16

I state what I’m asking quite clearly in the OP.

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It makes no sense though, there is no AIBU in that. You got on, he said you weren't allowed on, you got off. Did it specifically say no adults allowed?

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Kinut · 15/03/2025 13:16

AllyDally · 15/03/2025 12:53

I am not really sure what your AIBU is?

It was fine to get on if you didn't realise it was kids only, then you got off when you were told you weren't allowed on it.

Am I missing something?

I state what I’m asking quite clearly in the OP.

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AllyDally · 15/03/2025 12:53

I am not really sure what your AIBU is?

It was fine to get on if you didn't realise it was kids only, then you got off when you were told you weren't allowed on it.

Am I missing something?

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Kinut · 15/03/2025 12:39

PuppyMonkey · 15/03/2025 11:41

I’m dying to know what the deleted post said that OP replied to and everyone thinks is gold.

Odds on OP won’t be back to this thread.

Why wouldn’t I come back?

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Kinut · 15/03/2025 12:32

Shoes232 · 15/03/2025 07:29

It’s fine you were on it and you got off, I can’t believe you had the seatbelt on though 😂🙈

Safety first, as I tell DN.

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Kinut · 15/03/2025 12:29

wandawaves · 15/03/2025 05:54

You're mortified? Really? And still so upset you posted on a forum about it?

Are people really this delicate??

Yes, couldn’t sleep last night for thinking about it.

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OldCottageGreenhouse · 15/03/2025 11:52

INeedAnotherName · 15/03/2025 00:04

You/adults are heavier than most children and the mechanisms inside the rides are not that robust. They are probably fed up of having to send them away for repair and losing an income from it.

YWBU. Some things are for children only.

OP never said she switched hers on! She said she sat on it.

PuppyMonkey · 15/03/2025 11:41

I’m dying to know what the deleted post said that OP replied to and everyone thinks is gold.

Odds on OP won’t be back to this thread.

Regretsmorethanafew · 15/03/2025 11:37

mondaytosunday · 15/03/2025 10:45

Did it say children only? If not I would have suggested a sign. I’ve been on carousel rides as an adult (fantastic one in Central Park with my BF in my 20s stands out) and might have done same as you if it was my child’s first time.

It's not a carousel ride. It's a dinky two horse ride. Totally different

Denimshirt · 15/03/2025 11:12

I’ve been laughing my head off at this thread this morning!

Op I have an adult dc who got stuck in a children’s ride at the bowling alley recently and the security guard had to get them out. I was annoyed with her as she has done it before but I also wanted to laugh as I was imagining the poor man trying to prise her out 🤣

mondaytosunday · 15/03/2025 10:45

Did it say children only? If not I would have suggested a sign. I’ve been on carousel rides as an adult (fantastic one in Central Park with my BF in my 20s stands out) and might have done same as you if it was my child’s first time.

Condensedmilkdrinker · 15/03/2025 10:31

You've all given me a good laugh on this thread 🤣

LassoOfTruth · 15/03/2025 10:28

I came for the puns - and I wasn’t disappointed 😂
Don’t be embarrassed OP, you made an honest mistake, that’s stall.

napody · 15/03/2025 09:46

SwanOfThoseThings · 15/03/2025 09:19

You're being a bit unreasonable 😄

Damn that's subtle- I needed the italics!

Cakebird · 15/03/2025 09:45

Sounds like you had a mare and now you're saddled with the guilt.

Don't worry about it OP. You aren't the first and you won't be the last.

crossstitchingnana · 15/03/2025 09:39

Neigh need for the long face.

Dontlletmedownbruce · 15/03/2025 09:25

How are posts getting deleted on this thread 😂. I can't see how it could possibly be offensive or controversial.

Feelingtrapped100 · 15/03/2025 09:22

I mean… it said over 5 years old, didn’t specify an upper age limit 🤷🏼‍♀️

SwanOfThoseThings · 15/03/2025 09:19

You're being a bit unreasonable 😄

Nextdoor55 · 15/03/2025 09:17

Nooo I would have said what do you mean I am a kid

napody · 15/03/2025 09:08

I'd tell you YABU but you'd bridle at the suggestion.

Also love that you had the seat belt on.

Laugh it off, OP- it's funny!

Glitchymn1 · 15/03/2025 09:04

🙈🤣 Love it! Hope you enjoyed lol.

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