Is this "joke" funny?

[Luv Bunnies]

I'm on a trip with my mom, sister and DS. When we visit this area, DS likes to go on a particular tourist train ride. I went up to the ticket counter and asked if they have a senior price since my mom is 86. The woman behind the counter smiled and said, "Actually, we consider seniors a liability so we charge them double! But just for today, I'll give you the adult price!" I'll admit I was a bit stunned and said, "OK, four adults." While she was running the transaction I said, "Why do you consider seniors a liability?" She said, "It was a joke." I said, "I know, but my mom's not a liability." I signed the credit card slip, took my tickets and thanked her before walking away. I was never impolite, but I think she felt a bit put off by my reaction.

I will say that I love a good joke! I joke around a lot. I totally understand sarcasm and use it all the time. But the woman joking about seniors being a liability just didn't strike me as funny. In fact, it seemed kind of disrespectful. Did I overreact? Take it too personally? Maybe it struck me the wrong way because my sister and I have an elderly mom and helping her safely navigate this trip is a little stressful? Or does the ticket seller need to re-evaluate her idea of what kind of "jokes" are appropriate to use on ticket buyers?

 

[nutshell]

I think the joke is funny. I smiled when I read it.

 

[StageTek]

I think that joke is funny. My dad is 92. I know he would have laughed at that joke if he were there.

Yes, I think you overreacted.

 

[White Cat]

The woman behind the counter was out of line.

 

[BingoJoe]

You need to lighten up.

 

[OKW8297]

I think you over reacted

 

[Karin1984]

It always depends on the delivery with a joke, and we weren't there. If the woman said it with the smiley cheery tone I hear in my head, I could have picked up it was a joke.

And maybe you would too, under different circumstances. Maybe travel stress impacted you a bit more this time.

Let it go.

 

[GBRforWDW]

I'm on a trip with my mom, sister and DS. When we visit this area, DS likes to go on a particular tourist train ride. I went up to the ticket counter and asked if they have a senior price since my mom is 86. The woman behind the counter smiled and said, "Actually, we consider seniors a liability so we charge them double! But just for today, I'll give you the adult price!" I'll admit I was a bit stunned and said, "OK, four adults." While she was running the transaction I said, "Why do you consider seniors a liability?" She said, "It was a joke." I said, "I know, but my mom's not a liability." I signed the credit card slip, took my tickets and thanked her before walking away. I was never impolite, but I think she felt a bit put off by my reaction.

I will say that I love a good joke! I joke around a lot. I totally understand sarcasm and use it all the time. But the woman joking about seniors being a liability just didn't strike me as funny. In fact, it seemed kind of disrespectful. Did I overreact? Take it too personally? Maybe it struck me the wrong way because my sister and I have an elderly mom and helping her safely navigate this trip is a little stressful? Or does the ticket seller need to re-evaluate her idea of what kind of "jokes" are appropriate to use on ticket buyers?

Probably a little of all the above. As someone who frequently tells jokes that don’t land (I think I’m funnier than I really am), I’m sure she didn’t mean harm, but telling an unsolicited joke while working isn’t usually a good idea.

And as someone planning a trip with an elderly parent for the first time, especially where they need help navigating the entire journey, I can understand the stress of the situation and not being in the mood for jokes while trying to finalize a part of the trip.

I’d say sleep it off and forget it by morning. Oh and, enjoy the trip!

 

[tinkerbellandpeterpan]

It was a joke. My dad is in his late 80s with some mobility issues and he would have definitely laughed. I think you are just feeling sensitive because of your current situation, but that’s okay. Sometimes a joke doesn’t land because of your personal circumstances, but I don’t think the person was being mean or was out of line.

 

[Disneylover99]

So there is no senior discount?
The joke might have been funny if there was.
The response to your question kind of came across as condescending to me.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

Yea, I did not find that "joke" funny.

I wouldn't let it get to me or anything, just shrug it off and enjoy the ride.

 

[AgentMama]

So there is no senior discount?
The joke might have been funny if there was.
The response to your question kind of came across as condescending to me.

I agree with this.

I enjoy jokes and try not to be quick to judge, not sure that one would have landed for me.

 

[RedAngie]

Nobody’s jokes are funny except mine.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I would have laughed. I really don't think she meant any harm. (It's probably a pretty boring job. - Maybe jokes get her through the day.)

 

[nw6675]

I thought it was cute and would not have reacted that way. It particularly would not have upset me to the point to solicit outside opinions, but that's just me. I try not let minor things get to me.

 

[DonaldnDaisy5]

I imagine she comes across many people who are not pleased no discount is offered and tries to joke about it attempt to make light of the lack of discount.

 

[BrianL]

It's not that funny really, though that could be in the delivery. It's not offensive or anything, just a little bland.

 

[kyton]

You overreacted.

 

[Skywalker]

Its not hilarious or anything but also not offensive in any way. I would have probably chuckled and then literally never given it another thought

 

[goofyernmost]

I'm 75 and dealing with a mobility problem. You know what, I thought it was funny and accurate all at the same time. Maybe it is because I am older and for some reason my skin is thicker, I look for humor wherever I can find it. That was funny and it is time the everyone stopped looking for things to be offended about. There are a lot of topics and statements that are being made at this point in time that are worthy of our upset. That was not one of them.