Today, as a mascot for a pet store, I had to fake my own death to stop a little girl having a temper tantrum because she couldn't take me home. FML
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Wolf6661 22
OP here, to fill in the gaps the little girl was about 8 maybe 9 and the parents did try and stop her but it wasn't working, so I felt they needed a hand. To answer the questions of how she reacted, well after she poked and prodded my "dead body", let's just say my ears are still ringing from her shrill little scream of outrage at my "death". Alright well have a nice day y'all taco taco burrito.
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warrior2 20
I just hope the little girl wasn't traumatized by your death!
itsalanis 25
Aww, I'm sure the parent was grateful for your quick solution. Albeit, a creative one. Good job! :)
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Comments (41)
Kaalschneid 21
...Why is that your problem? Let her scream at her parents, they deserve it for not being able to say no to a spoiled brat. You deserve it, you need more self respect.
cazza3 15
2 year olds don't understand why they can have some things and not other things. Tantrums in very young children are usually because they don't get what they want and are upset since they don't understand why, not because the parent spoils them and gives them what they want.
doodlecloud 26
They might not start that way, but giving into the first understandable tantrums is a surefire way to make them continue acting bratty. So I'm not really sure what your point is.
TheMathMajor 26
I think their point is that all kids throw tantrums so that part isn't the parents' fault. They should have to deal with it, though, and not the OP. But I wouldn't blame OP for trying to help them out.
chinaski7628 32
17, the first part of your statement is true in some cases, though sometimes two year olds throw temper tantrums because there's a lot of stuff going on in their bodies and brains they don't understand. However, as someone else pointed out, giving in to the tantrum will just reinforce that behavior and teach the kid that crying is how to get what they want. You're better off letting the kid wear themselves out with crying. It's uncomfortable and unpleasant, but probably better in the long run.
cazza3 15
I never said to give in and give them what they want just that a tantrum doesn't automatically mean a child is a brat. Young children can't handle large emotions they do not have the control. You should neither give in to them nor ignore them but help them manage their feelings.
Tomryan279 10
Not sure what is crazier. That you faked your death or that the kid believed it.
zenrael 21
I still think you had better options.
JustSomeBroad 24
You could've handled that differently.
ulissey_fml 22
What happened to : "NO." ?
pacman490 21
Mascots aren't allowed to talk, which makes for a lot of awkward hand gestures
chinaski7628 32
I think 20 meant "no" from the parents.
XtremeHeat 14
Maybe she just wanted to take you home because you are so adorable.
superjewguy 19
I wanna know what's gonna a happen next time that girl is in the store and sees said mascot up and walking around......
Brandi_Faith 33
She'll cry "zombie!"
Snaxia 12
That made me laugh
fuzz557 14
If this is your biggest problem of the day be thankful.
chosha_fml 26
As opposed to just taking the costume head off and showing her you were a person?
booze_n_bitches 37
Exactly what I was thinking. Seems much easier, and a nice big dose of reality for the child. "I'm sorry dear, 6 foot tall dancing dogs don't really exist and ps neither does Santa. Thanks for stopping by, have a nice day!"
AgentSkyeBarnes 16
There are a lot of places where breaking character like that would be a firing offense, though