Can you share a particularly bad anime convention security horror story?
Sure. There was an anime con where the security guards were undertrained. A fight broke out between two groups of fans over a popular anime merchandise. The security guards took a long time to respond and when they did, they couldn't handle the situation properly. People were getting pushed around, and some of the merchandise was damaged. It was a really unpleasant and scary situation for the regular attendees.
A rather horrible story was at an anime convention where security didn't enforce the rules about personal space. There was a cosplayer who was being constantly photographed without her consent. She told security about it, but they didn't do much. As a result, she felt very harassed and ended up leaving the con early, which was a pity because she had spent a lot of time and money preparing for it.
In one anime convention, the security system for handling lost and found items was a mess. A person lost their wallet which had all their important cards and some cash. When they went to the lost and found, the security staff couldn't find it even though it had been handed in. They had no proper record - keeping system. Eventually, the wallet was never returned to the owner, and it left a very bad taste about the con's security management.
Can you share a particularly scary anime convention horror story?
There was this anime convention where the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night. Everyone had to evacuate the hotel where the convention was being held. But it turned out to be a false alarm. However, in the panic, people lost their personal belongings, and some cosplayers lost parts of their elaborate costumes. It was a nightmare for many.
What are some anime convention security horror stories?
There was a case where a cosplayer had a very expensive prop weapon as part of their costume. The security at the anime convention didn't properly check the prop when the cosplayer entered. Later, during the con, another attendee accidentally bumped into the cosplayer and got hurt by the prop. There was a lot of chaos and the cosplayer was blamed, but it was also the security's fault for not ensuring the prop was safe.
Anime Convention Security Horror Stories: How can these situations be improved?
Better training for security staff. They need to be able to handle different situations calmly. For example, if there's a false alarm like the fake weapon incident, they should quickly assess the situation and communicate clearly to the attendees that it's not a real threat.
Can you share a particularly bad 'Zillow horror story'?
Sure. A homeowner had their property listed on Zillow, and suddenly they started getting calls from all over the country from people claiming they had bought the house through Zillow. It turned out that there was some sort of glitch in Zillow's system that made it seem like the house was sold multiple times. The homeowner had to spend a lot of time and effort to clear up this mess and prove that the house was still on the market.
Can you share a particularly bad bridal horror story?
One really bad bridal horror story involved the bridal makeup artist not showing up. The bride had to do her own makeup in a hurry and it looked really bad. To make matters worse, the hair stylist was really late and did a terrible job. The bride ended up looking nothing like she had hoped on her big day. There were also issues with the music. The DJ played all the wrong songs and the first dance was a total disaster.
Can you share a particularly bad mold horror story?
There was a situation where a couple stored some of their winter clothes in a damp attic. When they went to get the clothes out the next winter, they were horrified to find that mold had completely covered the clothes. The mold had not only made the clothes unusable but also had a very unpleasant smell. They had to throw away all those clothes and clean the attic thoroughly to prevent the mold from spreading further.
Can you share a particularly bad Copart horror story?
One horror story is about a woman who bid on a van at Copart. She planned to use it for her small business. After getting the van, she realized that the mechanical problems were far more severe than what was described. It cost her a fortune to repair it, almost double the price she paid for the van itself. And on top of that, Copart was not very helpful in resolving the issue.
Can you share a particularly bad 'waitress horror story'?
I know of a story where a waitress was serving a large group. One of the group members secretly slipped a piece of jewelry into her apron pocket. Later, they accused her of stealing it. The waitress was mortified and searched everywhere. It was only when another customer saw what really happened and spoke up that she was cleared. But the whole experience made her feel so violated and distrusted in her workplace.
Can you share a particularly bad 'waiter horror story'?
A waiter once had a party of ten people. They all ordered different complex dishes. The kitchen was a bit backed up, but the waiter tried to keep the customers happy. When the food finally came out, one of the customers found a hair in their food. The waiter apologized and offered to get a new dish. But the customer was so angry that they demanded the whole table's meal to be free. The manager had to get involved, and it was a huge mess. The waiter felt so bad and got a lot of blame, even though it could have been a mistake in the kitchen or from the food supplier.
Can you share a particularly bad ICL horror story?
A really bad ICL horror story is about a person who got an ICL to correct their vision. But after a while, they noticed that their vision was getting worse instead of better. They went back to the doctor and found out that there was some sort of infection around the ICL. The infection was hard to treat and it took a long time of using strong antibiotics and close monitoring to finally get it under control. During this time, the patient was constantly worried about losing their eyesight.