If You Can't Afford to See the Help

Times are really tuff right now.  Considering this weekend you either wanted to see "The Help" or the remake of the Planet of the Apes.   Personally I'd rather go to the dentist than see the that awful looking Planet of the Apes remake so that leaves "The Help."

I loved the book and I plan on seeing the movie.  I'm sure a lot of other people are in the same boat but what if you are really trying to cut back and going to the movies just isn't in the budget right now?

Do you have Netflix or can afford a rental?  If so there is a movie that will at least tied you over until until you can see "The Help."

In 1989 a movie was released that was so well done that it won multiple Academy Awards and has really stood the test of time.  It also is a perfect match for anyone who wants to see "The Help."  I'm talking about "Driving Ms. Daisy." 

"Driving Ms. Daisy" takes place a few years after the beginning of "The Help."  If you have not read "The Help" and want to get some background on the atmosphere before seeing rent "Driving Ms. Daisy." 

Now I could give an overview or review  of "Driving Ms. Daisy" but that would fall a little flat.  Instead I'd rather issue a challenge.  Watch "Driving Ms. Daisy" and don't cry during the last scene.  I won't tell you what that final scene is about I'll just tell you it's one of the most touching scenes in the history of film making. 

There the gauntlet has been thrown down.  Let me know if you beat (or want to admit you beat) that challenge.

Disney Announces First Ever Bad Bus Driver Challenge

In an effort to gloss over the problem, Disney has announced that it will be holding it's first ever "Bad Bus Driver Challenge."

The challenge will pit all Disney Bus Drivers against each other.  Each driver will be judged and given points based on dozens of different criteria including - ability to induce nausea, gas peddle pumping, aggressive driving, speeding, grumpiness, sudden and unexplained breaking, and collisions. 

The drivers will will lose points if they are courteous, a defensive driver, properly dressed, refrain from offensive speech, and interact in a positive way with the guests.

"It's a real mixed bag.  We have dozens and dozens of drivers who could really run the score up.  The driver who wins will really have proven something.  It's hard to standout as being the worst when the bar is set so low," explained a Disney bus driver trainer, one of the Three Blind Mice.

Some bus drivers are complaining about the challenge and said it makes the ones who care and take their job seriously look bad.

Others are elated about the challenge. "I just can't believe it.  After all of those years of scaring and making people sick with my driving I finally feel like someone is taking notice!  For the first time in my career I'm actually happy about going to work.  I don't even need to drink on the job to cope anymore," stated one of the most notorious drivers.

The winner of the challenge will receive a plaque with their name on it, a new shiny crash helmet, and a pack of Juicy Fruit.

At the end of the day it might be best to stay off the roads in WDW until the challenge is over.