Thirteen-year-old attacks Road Runner at Six Flags Over Georgia

It seems like being a costumed character is an occupational hazzard. There have been many instances of mascots being assualted, sometimes by other mascots. People seem to forget that there's a human being underneath it all.

Did he think he was the coyote?

That is just stupid. Man what is that boy thinking? If my son would try something like that. ;) What can you do? Today's generation just isn't the same. No love for the Road Runner? I always wanted to see Wile E Coyote catch him, but I would be saddened to see that.

That's today's youth for you. But damn, that's funny.

Really? Come here, let me knock your hip out of joint.
We'll all laugh together.

-CO

No, not funny.

Charge the kid with assault... perhaps not for the initial push, but for the "grabbing by the neck and throwing to the wall". Also, while I am not in favor of all of the over used "counseling" that goes on in today's PC crazed society, I do believe that some sort of counseling is needed here... find out just what in the hell is wrong with this little delinquent. Also... the costume is damaged... so send the bill for repairs to the kids parents (or guardiens or what ever).

In this country minors committing an offence are, as a rule, not allowed to be named by the media. I'm surprised that the US, with acts like COPPA et al, doesn't work the same way.

There is no law, but depending on the severity of the crime, most publications will use discretion. It's all a matter of public record.

I agree... slap some assault charges on the kid. And ban him for a lot longer than a year. One year is nothing- keep him from entering the park when he and his friends are old enough to drive there on their own and have the day to themselves. Not being able to be included in that will surely teach him some kind of lesson.

Not to be stupid... but... just exactly does "banning" from a park work?

Out of the thousands that go through the gates per day, how is one person singled out? How do they identify this kid to keep him out?

I'd like to know the exact same thing but I am TOLD that it works.

I think they should have charged him with assault charges

and the judge should sentence him to dress in a costume at his schools ball game

this kid has no concept of being in the other guys shoes.

If the park wants revenge they could give free tickets to his school so everyone in his Grade could go except him (cause he is banned)

Having been in charge of a haunted house for 5 years I know why you do not charge you have to send 4 or 5 employees to testify and the judge slaps him with a do not do again.*** This post was edited by kevin38 8/19/2004 11:25:12 AM ****** This post was edited by kevin38 8/19/2004 11:26:17 AM ***

They were in Georgia. Maybe he though he could hunt it and stuff it and hang the head in the living room?

That's a good job of stereotyping Crash...way to paint with those broad strokes; keep it up.

I wouldn't say that sending a bill to the parents would do much good. Judging from the actions of the child I wouldn't say that the family structure he comes from isn't that solid.

I'd say some teenager BOOT CAMP for this little punk. If someone doesn't snap this kid into reality soon, he'll be doing drive by shootings when he hits 17 years old.

I thought, when I first read this..."uh-oh...Sesame Place all over again!"

Banning, therapy, counseling, etc. etc. all seem like partial solutions to me. Not that there is a full solution, but this really seems like an expression of a more systemic problem. This isn't the only kid who does/has been tempted to do this kind of thing. Heck, every time I pass by a character or a Santa they just look like big fat targets. Every time someone cuts me off in traffic or cuts me in line, I think "Man, I wish I could club him/her without any consequences."

Man just how big is this 13 year old? I guess they'll have to start using employees that are a little 'tuffer' to work the costumed characters.

I was only kidding. I'm sorry if I offended anyone!