Rude Passport Employee at Universal's ET Ride
Rude Passport Employee at Universal's ET Ride
I just joined this site to post this story. I'd like to start off by saying that my first name is really Grover. My parents are really into American history, and they decided to name me after their favorite president, Grover Cleveland. Obviously they never thought about how much I would be made fun of in school, which was a lot. But I've come to love my first name because it's pretty unique these days. I thought about going by my middle name (John) for a while, but I hate that name and now that I'm out of school I'm happy to be Grover. Anyway, I went to Universal Studios (Orlando) with my friend yesterday, and we decided to go on ET. I had never been on that ride before (I liked it), and I didn't know that you had to give the people your name at the beginning so ET says it at the end. My friend and I got into a line with an older female CM, and my friend got his with no problem. I walked up to her and told her my name. She first said "I'm sorry?" because she didn't hear me, so I told her again. She then said "Nope, that's not in our system, please give me your correct name." I almost started to tell her that Grover was in fact my real correct name, but I didn't want to spend the time telling the story I just told you when I could be on the ride. So I gave my middle name and walked on. Now I realize that these people probably get a bunch of stupid kids who give them fake names all day and I feel bad for them because of it, but I was pretty angry that she thought I was lying to her. And I didn't like the way she handled it. She could have simply said "I'm sorry, that's not in our system, do you have another name you go by?" or something like that instead of just assuming I was making up a name.
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First of all, WELCOME to SGT! Sorry for your negative experience. That was indeed a rude as well as stupid employee. It is hard to find good help.
But you're right about kids giving fake names. When my kids were little we used to go to US Hollywood all the time and my kids thought it was so funny to say their names were Bill and Hillary (It was the 90"s). But they never tried to say anything that wasn't a real name.
But you're right about kids giving fake names. When my kids were little we used to go to US Hollywood all the time and my kids thought it was so funny to say their names were Bill and Hillary (It was the 90"s). But they never tried to say anything that wasn't a real name.
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Grover is a great name, name of my favorite on Sesame Street MANY years ago ;) (Is he still on? )
Sorry that happened to you, and Welcome! :)
Sorry that happened to you, and Welcome! :)
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Welcome to the SGT!!
Its sad that the CM treated you that way.
next time, just look "hurt" and say "That IS my real name!!"
(and I don't believe you need to explain your name to ANYONE, its none of their business!!)
(I wonder how they handle visitors from outside the country that many not have what we consider "traditional" names)
sounds like you should write the management.
Its sad that the CM treated you that way.
next time, just look "hurt" and say "That IS my real name!!"
(and I don't believe you need to explain your name to ANYONE, its none of their business!!)
(I wonder how they handle visitors from outside the country that many not have what we consider "traditional" names)
sounds like you should write the management.
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Yeah, what happens when my student named Phuc goes to US and rides ET? I guess she could use her middle name, Yu!
"Excuse me, are those ducks real?"
"Yes, sir, but the water is fake."
"Yes, sir, but the water is fake."
Re: Rude Passport Employee at Universal's ET Ride
Yeah, I can just see Austin Powers showing up at Universal with the Japanese twins.Ms. Matterhorn wrote:Yeah, what happens when my student named Phuc goes to US and rides ET? I guess she could use her middle name, Yu!
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In Grade 7 we had a vietnamese boy in my class named Phuk Vu -- we were told to call him Phil. But that wouln't work with a girl...Ms. Matterhorn wrote:Yeah, what happens when my student named Phuc goes to US and rides ET? I guess she could use her middle name, Yu!
I wonder if they have my name.. (Which is Bern)...
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My student Phuc wanted to be called Phuc, I pronounced it "Fook", even though that wasn't the way she wanted it pronounced. Fook that!
"Excuse me, are those ducks real?"
"Yes, sir, but the water is fake."
"Yes, sir, but the water is fake."
Re: Rude Passport Employee at Universal's ET Ride
Welcome.
I want to say that Grover is a great name, but so is John. I am sorry that the person was so rude. I don't remember them asking our name when we went, but that was back in 1996 so it may be different now. I also don't think it should "be in our system" it should be something they have to type in. that would make it really special. What happens when they get an Obama in line. I bet that's not in the system.
I want to say that Grover is a great name, but so is John. I am sorry that the person was so rude. I don't remember them asking our name when we went, but that was back in 1996 so it may be different now. I also don't think it should "be in our system" it should be something they have to type in. that would make it really special. What happens when they get an Obama in line. I bet that's not in the system.
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I bet it is now!!PapaMouse wrote:Welcome.
I want to say that Grover is a great name, but so is John. I am sorry that the person was so rude. I don't remember them asking our name when we went, but that was back in 1996 so it may be different now. I also don't think it should "be in our system" it should be something they have to type in. that would make it really special. What happens when they get an Obama in line. I bet that's not in the system.
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