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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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TheAlertFinch · 15/03/2025 09:01

One of my favourite photos of my late mum is her and her friend as adults sitting on a couple of horsey rides outside a shop at the seaside. After the photo was taken the owner came out and yelled at them to get off. We often laughed about it.

Cucy · 15/03/2025 08:53

If they are made for kids, then YABU to use it - obviously.

If they are made for everyone or there was nothing to imply that they were just for kids, then it was a simple mistake and nothing to feel embarrassed about.

He told you to get off and you did, so no harm done.

FallOfTheHouseOfUtterlyButterly · 15/03/2025 08:49

If they are worried then they need a sign saying "no adults" along with the "no under 5s"
Lots of those little "drop a pound in the slot" rides are designed for children but you can bet plenty of adults go "ye I'm going to have a go"
And the way OP described it at first I thought it was one of the jockey simulators which definitely aren't just for children.

Did he definitely work there or was he just an arse?

Better just saddle up for a mixed response though OP

Icyroll · 15/03/2025 08:48

TheAlertFinch · 15/03/2025 08:37

Some people are trying stirrup trouble on this thread.

Sounds dangerous!

EmeraldShamrock000 · 15/03/2025 08:47

No big deal.
I had no choice but to follow DS around the play centres until he was 6, climbing up foam ladders and secretly enjoying the slide.
I have been asked to get out many times, but ATT it was necessary so I refused.

marshmallowfinder · 15/03/2025 08:45

mamabluestar · 15/03/2025 08:25

It came across as bitchy, unnecessary and not at all in keeping with the thread - as in my original post made you want to vom.

But it sounds like it was taken out of context and we're both enjoying the fun.

If you want to enlighten me on the typo thawould be great

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You typed chucking (being sick) instead of chuckling.😐

4forksache · 15/03/2025 08:42

You shouldn’t be saddled with all that worry.

fatgirlswims · 15/03/2025 08:41

YABU - I could have been so much worse!
I thought it would be either
a) you were to heave and “broke” the ride
B) you were asked to get because you were too heavy

VanillaVein · 15/03/2025 08:40

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Petuniaspetal · 15/03/2025 08:39

This is like something I would do! 🤣
I went to my nephews 6th birthday party and spent more time on the inflatable slide than most of the kids! Loved it. Took all the timid scared children so it didn't look too obvious it was all about me.😉
He is in his early 20s now so not so much opportunity any more ...sadly .

Would have been mortified if someone had told me to get off though.😊

TheAlertFinch · 15/03/2025 08:37

Some people are trying stirrup trouble on this thread.

Icyroll · 15/03/2025 08:30

mamabluestar · 15/03/2025 08:25

It came across as bitchy, unnecessary and not at all in keeping with the thread - as in my original post made you want to vom.

But it sounds like it was taken out of context and we're both enjoying the fun.

If you want to enlighten me on the typo thawould be great

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You need some fresh air and a coffee

PointsSouth · 15/03/2025 08:30

BadBerlin · 14/03/2025 23:23

Life's too short.

Ride the horsey.

…my entire life I’ve been looking for a succinct phrase by which to live…

Regretsmorethanafew · 15/03/2025 08:28

mamabluestar · 15/03/2025 08:25

It came across as bitchy, unnecessary and not at all in keeping with the thread - as in my original post made you want to vom.

But it sounds like it was taken out of context and we're both enjoying the fun.

If you want to enlighten me on the typo thawould be great

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Chucking. As in vomit.

And chill

mamabluestar · 15/03/2025 08:25

marshmallowfinder · 15/03/2025 07:55

Oh please. I was joining in with the jokey tone on the thread. It was funny. What on earth is wrong with you? It's a bloody easy typo. Lighten up.

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It came across as bitchy, unnecessary and not at all in keeping with the thread - as in my original post made you want to vom.

But it sounds like it was taken out of context and we're both enjoying the fun.

If you want to enlighten me on the typo thawould be great

Diningtableornot · 15/03/2025 08:23

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!!! I’m with OP on this one, I’d be worrying about it for a couple of days.

Ellie1015 · 15/03/2025 08:20

Not unreasonable for you to sit on beside son if you didnt think you would break.

Not unreasonable for staff to let you know for kids only as you were unaware.

Really wouldn't give it any more thought.

LoveWine123 · 15/03/2025 08:19

BoundaryGirl3939 · 15/03/2025 07:57

They should have a sign stating 'No Adults' or no-one over a certain weight to avoid this confusion. They need better communication.

OP said she knew it was for children.

Regretsmorethanafew · 15/03/2025 08:16

BoundaryGirl3939 · 15/03/2025 07:57

They should have a sign stating 'No Adults' or no-one over a certain weight to avoid this confusion. They need better communication.

Because gone are the days of common sense and working things out for yourself.

BoundaryGirl3939 · 15/03/2025 07:57

They should have a sign stating 'No Adults' or no-one over a certain weight to avoid this confusion. They need better communication.

marshmallowfinder · 15/03/2025 07:55

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Oh please. I was joining in with the jokey tone on the thread. It was funny. What on earth is wrong with you? It's a bloody easy typo. Lighten up.

Londonrach1 · 15/03/2025 07:51

Might be down to weight limit and you might have broken it so understandable why he said something. Also understand why you wanted to ride the horse! They need to make adult ones.

BitOutOfPractice · 15/03/2025 07:49

Are you sure you’re not just telling us a tall tail op?

VeganStar · 15/03/2025 07:42

could you see wither or not he was angry.

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