I ALMOST LOST IT ON THIS RUDE PERSON

[@callingelvis7356]

The staff should watch for these incidents and address them appropriately! I can’t stand people like this!!

[@alisonr9608]

Most of the staff have come from day jobs and are not trained to deal with this. They don't want to lose their job.

[@Aust-NZ-SPandtheworld]

They should have security staff in the theatre to deal with this type of poor behaviour.

[@callingelvis7356]

They absolutely should have!

[@LauraNickolai-yb8id]

But Don, you just didn't know how important she is. Life revolves around her

[@vickiebridges3584]

People and their entitlement is beyond comprehension. Why go to the theater if you need to have a conversation 😡

[@SueSiegmund]

I wish they had ushers in the theater to curb this rudeness. It’s happened to us more than once

[@robertb7864]

Definitely. People are rude and don't care about others. It's the Me, me me society.

[@kays749]

Good on you for showing her photo on the Internet.

[@The0Patt]

What's amusing here is Don had to use HIS phone in the theater to take the pic. Im sure he wasn't TALKING about it though! lol

[@marthagrant143]

Theater etiquette is sadly lacking on cruise ships.

[@NancyD2]

This is on STAFF. They should have escorted her out. Security should be available to do exactly that when someone is disrupting the show. HOWEVER that is done.

[@SueSiegmund]

@@NancyD2 I rarely see any staff in the theater except performers 😫

[@FranelleS]

She probably left because the show was interrupting her talking.

[@lorigrimaldi194]

😂

[@melissav9133]

Some people shouldn't be allowed in public unsupervised 🤦‍♀️

[@O3EMustang]

I would have told her immediately to shut the phone off, have some respect or leave.

[@jimdempsey7129]

Disgusting…I would definitely have spoken to her

[@NinjaPuppy.2]

Yup! That cruise had so many rude, crude and obnoxious passengers I stayed in my cabin most of the time.

[@cindyk3281]

Here's a splendid idea. She could have used the hallway and left right away because she wasn't interested in watching the show

[@cindyonyoutube]

Good grief, I can't believe how rude people are.

[@suave-rider]

I can't believe that Don can never find anything positive to talk about on any cruise

[@Mike_11_16]

Main Character syndrome. Most of the time these people do need to have their phones snatched out of their hands and thrown across the room. They wont learn their lesson of course but it'll be a catastrophic inconvenience for them.

[@MichaelW-nu3nv]

I was thinking of throwing it overboard but that would be an environmental and I would be in double trouble.

[@ginacendejas7255]

I can't with these people! So so rude! It's all about them!!! You are too nice Don.

[@Reed-2big]

I’ve always wanted to join in the conversation and get them annoyed, since they’re including me too. I worry whether others around me would put up with me for that short time! Then I looked up phone jammers! Grrrrrrr

[@Commonsenseisnotcommon8]

Same, I thought I was the only one that knew that. Especially when I’m in line at Disney World. And people will be talking on their phone and I do all like answer the question or something for them. Cause I’m like what you didn’t think anybody was listening. I mean you’re around 20,000 people if you want to private conversation go back to your hotel room! Are people that watch their TikTok videos with no EarPods in. It’s so rude.

[@debibrizendine8523]

Curious why staff doesn't stop this stuff. Oh wait don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

[@barbo1621]

What about our feelings?😢

[@teresah5318]

I probably would have gotten in trouble. I would have leaned over her shoulder to see her phone and let her know that since she felt like sharing her conversation on the phone, instead of watching the production show, that I wanted to get a closer look. Yeah, it's obvious that she was not a seasoned cruiser and since the cruise lines have increased the size of their ships, we are getting more newbies that have not learned how to be considerate of others that are also taking a vacation on that ship. There should be an announcement that cell phones should be completely turned off during the performance as not to bother others. Sheesh!! Thanks for sharing.

[@JazzFalconMusic]

Exactly! 👍🏻

[@PatGosper]

Hey don..I would have tapped her on the shoulder and told her to turn it off or leave..I agree with one of the other comments that they need to start announcing NO CELL PHONES IN USE DURING PRODUCTION..even sitting in the back of the theater you can see how many people are on their phones..why bother coming to the show if you are going to be on your phone the entire time...looking forward to seeing you in 16 days on the Sun Princess

[@karenbond614]

You would think people would have a clue about being respectful but it’s amazing how some are so unaware, I definitely wouldn’t have let that one go even though it probably wouldn’t have been pleasant. Just not my personality.

[@nicolemiller4688]

That is very rude, i hear more about tjis behaviour, yet management aren't fixing the problem.

[@roxyfoxyyoutube]

I’m sorry but at some point its up to the cruise line workers to tell people thats not ok and to stop it before it even begins. They need people working that do NOT allow late entry or if they do they seat people in the back as to not disturb others.

[@georgedavies1912]

If you had touched her or the phone, you could have gotten in trouble. Staff should have done something!

[@kirbyketrow6846]

I would have told her shut the dam phone off

[@carolbythesea]

Hi Kirby, I agree. Some people are unaware of the obvious.however, there needs to have at least one usher that guests can alert a problem and have it rectified immediately.

[@ellenhagen447]

In this case, I would have told her the same thing!!

[@ochay3232]

She’s the main character, that’s all. It’s her world; everyone else is just living in it.

[@maryfettig3378]

Can't belive you didn't say something 😊

[@brianstone6463]

I've only experienced something like that at one concert (not a cruise ship). It was a small venue, maybe 700 people total. There was one guy, obviously drunk, who was laughing and stirring up a conversation with his buds during the concert. Everyone within five rows was getting annoyed. After about ten minutes of that, several people informed security and they escorted him out. Thankfully he only got to see about 20 minutes of what ended up being an epic 2 hour concert.

[@Susanleslie5406]

You have an amazing amount of self control. Don’t know how I would handle this

[@DRMTTJ]

This entitled person will be responsible for not allowing cell phones AT ALL to be turned on during the performance. It would have been great if the show would have been stopped and a request made for all phones to be off (while looking directly at her). Yep, this type of person will mess it up for everyone!!!!!!!!!

[@davidtripp3217]

I would have said something to her.

[@Aust-NZ-SPandtheworld]

You are not the only one who doesn't understand people's behaviour. Unfortunately, on a cruise ship we get exposed to the good, bad & ugly of people's behaviour. There are an increasing number of these people today.

[@donnawynn9143]

I appreciate you were TICKED!!😊😊

[@skeletor9121]

Can’t fix stupid.

[@DM-zj4ie]

Now days, I believe people are intentionally trying to annoy others. I choose to ignore bad behavior because giving it attention is what they want. She may have even known who you are and what you do, therefore trying to be mentioned on your channel. I have seen other cruise tubers talking about the people intentionally trying to get kicked off cruise ships to post it on their channel (TikTok). The more it upsets us, the more they enjoy annoying everyone.

[@carolbythesea]

Don, please rant to the cruise staff, asking for policies about talking and cel phone use. Otherwise, nothing changes. Theaters need to get ushers that will directly handle rude cruisers. It’s not healthy for you to get this upset.

[@mancladpaul]

I would have asked her why she thinks it's ok to have left her brain at home 😡

[@barbo1621]

What brain?

[@angiesganga1463]

The staff needs to watch out for this and address it. True story-We were on a cruise at a show and the crew in the sound booth were having a conversation. My husband stood up turned around and told them to be quiet! The conversation abruptly ended. 😂

[@evelyngarbett5852]

Next time, say something quickly and kindly, before you get angry and feel like screaming. “Pardon me, please do not use your phone during the performance, it’s disrespectful to the performers and your fellow cruisers. Thank you!”

[@nancycara7947]

You need to say something politely to a person like that….when it’s happening….

[@richardlaino1079]

You would think they would have people on the sides working…anyone with a phone out..they get a tap…shut off or leave…why is this such an issue…so easy to prevent…one of the reasons I shy away from group activities……nightmare…..

[@sandra7474]

That’s so rude they do that all the time I hate that

[@bryansmith9350]

Cruising isn't what it used to be face

[@bonnieborak5887]

Boy you really get some Lulus. You need to get more involved and respond to them and take some control. Complaining to us isn’t teaching her anything.

[@carmelaesposito4761]

Enough is enough, its time to start calling these people out. I have no problem saying something when I see something like this. If no one says anything, this type of behavior goes unchecked and these Karen's think their $hit doesn't stink. The cruise lines really need to start enforcing some rules, they too are too touchy feely about saying something.

[@marywallace6383]

Love how you tell your stories. Some people are oblivious to courtesy.

[@lisabagdonjones1950]

That's so weird. There was no point in her being there, she wasn't watching the performers

[@robbinallison938]

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! I don't know how you held back.

[@Jenn4kindness]

I can’t believe a staff member didn’t stop her. On my last cruise, I was sitting in the handicap section because I am disabled. There was one seat between me and a young boy about 7. He would lean as far forward in his seat as possible and throw himself back against the chair. He did this constantly, completing the maneuver every 30 seconds. This lasted the entire show. It was very distracting. Worse, with the way my condition is it started causing me pain about 5 minutes in. At the end of the half hour show, my pain was excruciating. I knew I couldn’t say anything. Any parent who sits there and allows that behavior would have flipped out no matter how nicely I said something. I also couldn’t move because of my disability.

[@DanKelly-l1t]

You should've taken the phone, but in retrospect gotten an employee

[@BeefromSC]

This has to be a truth or dare she was carrying out, right? A person can’t be this rude, and unconscious of her behavior? SMH……

[@travelwithdebandnick]

wow im totally gobsmacked, this woman is disgustingly rude. i dont think i could have sat there and said nothing, id be fuming. good on you don for keeping your cool, i could not have done that .

[@charlottedowns6652]

Makes you wonder where our world is going? So many self centered people with no regard for others. Seems to be an increasing problem everywhere. Good restraint Don!

[@mortlowe9366]

My sister in law is the same way in church even! 😮

[@lorigrimaldi194]

So many ignorant and entitled people all over the place. The "I'm more important than you" syndrome.

[@classyfiftynine8208]

I wish there would be staff "monitors", positioned in different parts of the theater to address these i-d-i-o-t-s !!! If no one spoke to them... there is no reason for them to stop these rude behaviors.

[@sarahj.5970]

I was in an office recently waiting forever for my turn and only people for first needed step in this process were behind the old now covid glass and had to try and hear through the little glass hole when someone was just loud as heck on his phone next to me in waitng room of people..i had to ask him to quiet down and say I can not hear in front of God and eveyone and the whole thing calls more attention when private issues are going on and trying to make it all quiet as possible...grr. Don, great for awareness even though we never win with these folks who are so used to these darn phones. Where are the ushers!!!

[@mm-yt8sf]

hell is other people.....sure sometimes it's an attacking bear, or a tsunami, but usually it's just other people 🙂

[@blessednettie69]

S..M..H! RUDE! I wish staff would do something about ppl like this.

[@jimtaylor3497]

Ha! Common sense in todays world is rare.

[@glennmaltese6187]

ban her from cruise

[@richardtodd7784]

oh only if it had been a stand up comedy set and the comedian targeted her and made public comment.

[@Flint92]

I remember on the local news back when people were still doing the phone conversation things and how Actor Brian Dennehy stopped ther performance of "A death of a Salesman" I was at his performance, but luckily not at that one! Broadway theaters now react quick to these things where cruiselines aren't going to make a big thing out of it.

[@timothygentry6313]

Situational awareness = ZERO!

[@suelelievre5513]

Oh no, no, no!!

[@donnawynn9143]

Why can’t you getup and make the crew people ask her directly … BYE KAREN !! Lol

[@MrKnightoflight]

I agree with the talking out loud. But even the light from the screens is a nuisance. Did anyone say anything to the employees in the theater ?

[@Shan_Dalamani]

I'm constantly baffled that these theatres don't seem to have any ushers whose job would be to seat people in an appropriate place and to tell them to be quiet or leave if they start talking, and if they don't STFU, just escort them out and don't let them back in.

[@homerjay8109]

Don's "All hat and no cattle"...........

[@Aust-NZ-SPandtheworld]

I would have said what you wanted to say. Terrible behaviour.

[@kristenkroes9649]

This has happened several times to me and it’s so frustrating.

[@wlpark001]

Holy Moly - again! What is wrong with people

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Some people's awareness stops at the end of their nose .....

[@TheJm129]

Did you follow her to the buffet to see if she was handling the food?

[@cynthiarodgers774]

I absolutely agree, seems like consideration of others isn't around anymore. What a entitled idiot, you should have gotten staff to remove her as a disruption to the performance. Im not as nice as you, I would have asked her if its ok for me to put my feet in her lap since she obviously thinks she's in her own living room!

[@sharonmcmickens9853]

Hi Don sometime we reach our limit to patience with people.

[@Radioman7600]

That's why my wife and I sit closer to the back of the theatre.

[@twaunniebusse7262]

Sadly some people are clueless

[@deenacaufield7931]

This is why I have never gone on a cruise.

[@MaxGrey03]

if you are not going to address these people when it is happening, I don't want to hear about.

[@johnstoutley7421]

Once a show starts, iphones should disappear from sight. The crew should police this. People have no respect for others (guests or performers) anymore. How was she even allowed to sit where she sat? We see rudeness everywhere we go these days, because there is no parental teaching anymore. Such a sad world. Do not blame you one iota for expressing your opinion on this ignorant woman, Don.

[@eugenebartlett99]

That's a AB (Air Brain)

[@victorianikiforov2227]

@@eugenebartlett99 In our household, AB stands for Abnormal

[@eugenebartlett99]

@ that’s nice to know thank you

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey Don. On FaceTime? During a show? I thought you were going to say texting. I’m sorry Don. You are hilarious when you are annoyed. Don’t even get how she can dictate on WhatsApp during a show. Would think it would pick up the show as well. How can she get up and walk while the dancers are on the floor? Wow. She really must’ve had some issues or emergency or could she really be that unaware or rude? Sorry you went through that. Oh. So no emergency? Wow. You could hear the conversation like that during a show? 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@douglasbray3563]

Good Afternoon Don, don't worry and be happy

[@kimkircher4025]

I think cruise lines need to start checking credit scores before they let you on the cruise. Because people who make poor decisions like that lady generally will have a low credit score because they’re making poor decisions in life.

[@elaineskurski6555]

I would have joined the conversation. Oh. Did you see that on stage? Wasn't that guy good? Lol

[@ralphs88]

This is a reason i dont waste my time going to shows on cruises or on land. To many inconsiderate idiots. Beside on a cruise ship i want to relax and not be bothered with shows and idiots and other things.

[@dollymando]

It’s not worth confronting people like this. Just creates more problems, fights. They just don’t care

[@9IslandGina]

The Cruiselines make you have to carry your phone. If it was like it used to be , they could ban phones in these venues

[@Cruisetravelers]

This would’ve been the incident that got me banned from cruising because I absolutely would have gone completely off the hinges.

[@dorothygiunta8519]

How about standing up and spilling your drink on her and saying "OMG, I'm so sorry etc. ". Now that would have been hilarious!!

[@joewines3883]

Some people are oblivious to the fact that they are being rude and inconsiderate to those around them. We would have contacted a usher to have her take the call elsewhere.

[@oldpeople1970]

If people Don’t Say anything people will Never Learn

[@HughBarbour-l2o]

Don, you should have had the theater staff get security to eject her! Karen wouldn't like being ejected be Security!!!!!

[@RustyEtzwiler]

And you're still hit under the collar.😅 i know what you mean. It seems there's at least one in every group. Sometimes I have to sit on one hand with the other one over my mouth when I havecthe misfortune to encounter one of these "special people".😢

[@Gre8american]

I sit on the aisle seat to minimize how many humans are sitting around me.

[@mrlogboy]

We are on a Disney cruise and we are in a big movie theater. This also happened during the Broadway type shows. It happens all the time. There is a person or a couple watching the show watching the movie texting on their phone talking on their phone and planning events for the rest of today tomorrow the rest of the week while movies on the movie theater is completely dark except for their screens and it’s not just one there are several in the Broadway show. There’s quite a few more because it’s not as dark and you can’t really see them. I’m in total agreement with you. Keep up the good work.

[@mrlogboy]

Joe matches mine perfectly except one time it was a single lady one time it was a single man and the next time it was a couple with both their phones. On the Disney Cruise you get lucky cause you see premieres about a week before they show in the movie theaters and movies that are just released in the movie theaters so over a 14 day cruise I saw three movies and out of all three movies and the movie theater holds a couple thousand I would think it may be 500. And yes you could see through the whole movie theater. There was about 5 to 7 groups one time three of people on their phones doing stuff planning their cruise.

[@mrlogboy]

On her conversation, going to the next show or event where she would start the conversation again lololololololol

[@maryleejohnson8168]

She has no right to ruin anyone’s experience. I have politely asked people to please lower their voice as I’m unable to hear the entertainers. More often than not they are completely unaware they are affecting anyone else.

[@wendylafavor6411]

Supposed to shut off your phone in the theatre!

[@rcfnc]

We never buy Wi-Fi on the ship. It cost too much is the main reason. However it also gives us a week to go without our phones other than to take pictures. I'm sorry you had to deal with that.

[@carljohnson6434]

Entitlement at it's best!

[@sylvaindupuis5595]

I think that part of the problem is generational. In my generation, we gave our attention to one thing at a time, but today, people are continuously exposed to many stimulus at the same time and their brain evolve in a way that it's normal for them. I guess that if you asked her if she was looking at the show, she would have said yes, for her it's normal to see a show and have a conversation at the same time. She didn't think that it was causing a nuisance because she tought that everyone else was able to do 2 things at the same time. Look at movies today compared to those made 50 years ago, today, the plot need to have something new happening every 30 seconds if they don't want to loose the attention of the viewers, it's the same in music and many other things. I often go to see rock concerts and other type of music and when I enter a venue, by looking at the average age of the spectators, I can guess if people will talk during the show or not. I'm not excusing her, it was irrespecfull for the artits and the other guests, but I think that it partly explain what went in her mind.

[@supakat1835]

I would file a complaint, there should be one staff watching the crowd & another the doors.