How freaked would you be

kwilson02

if you were stuck in an elevator? There has been an announcement on the PA system in our building that there are people stuck in the elevator. I would say they have been there for about 30-45 minutes. The fire department is one site, helping with this. I personally would have a panic attack and a meltdown. My adrenaline rushes when the elevator does an irregualr movement.

ffmaid

Not at all stuck elevators happened all the time in my 1st apartment building. Bored and annpid but not a trace of panic

scoetto

Yup. I would have the same reaction.

mocha beans

I'd just sit there bored; hopefully I would have my phone and internet access with it.  I don't mind elevators at all and I like small spaces.

louisvillebride21

My only issue would be my bladder the size of a pin. I wouldn't freak out but I would probably have to pee pretty badly.

salt78

I'd have a panic attack.

NicoleSahara

I wouldn't mind at all if I was stuck in there with someone I knew. Even if I didn't know them, as long as they were pleasant people and not freaking out, I'd be fine. I will say, though, you can get to our reception location by elevator, but I will not be taking that chance! In that case, I might freak a little, but I could still have a good laugh about it, especially if DH was in there with me.

atobias1

It depends on if I was the only one. Then yes I would need a change of pants. But if I was with others I could joke about it. Yesterday I was leaving the office and got in one, before I pushed the button it went up a few inches... with the doors still open!! then it went back to where it was supposed to be but the door never closed  and I never pushed a button. I decided the stairs were a better idea...

scoetto

scoetto + small spaces = no good yay claustrophobia!

lyndausvi

That happend to DH about 6 months ago.  He freaked.  The alarm was not working and he had to call Security to get him out.  funny thing is I just happend to be near security when the call came in and thought 'wow that sucks'.  I didn't know at the time it was him.

mandysmear

Yeah, there was one elevator in my building that used to be possessed.  It just wouldn't open one day.  So finally after 5 minutes it took me to the ground and I got the fuuck out and never took that elevator again.

louisvillebride21

Heh. I definitly would NOT mind being stuck in the elevator with FI right after the wedding. Might as well get the party started early!

A-D

FI is an elevator mechanic. This happens ALL the freakin' time. The only time that I have personally been stuck, he was with me, and he got us out in 2 seconds. I have learned that elevators aren't scary (though, I would still panic if I was alone). The only time they are dangerous is when you are a) the mechanic and you're on top of the car and b) when the elevator is running with it's doors open -- decapitation anyone?

crfische

Ha! My mom and I got stuck in an un-airconditioned elevator in Mexico once. We were sweating to beat the band. After about five minutes, we just started laughing uncontrollably. It was one of the best and worst times ever.

kwilson02

Yeah, I always say "you don't want to be stuck in an elevator with me" I do not like small spaces, and I hate elevators on a good day. I would most definitely have a panic attack.

Pirata13

I'd be among the panicking. Asthma, anxiety, small bladder...wouldn't bode well for me.

bombtones

remember that saved by the bell episode?

scoetto

WWZMD!?!?! (what would zack morris do?)

ricksang

I would be super annoyed.

zippityb

I would freak, but not as bad as the time I was in an elevator that dropped suddenly. Holy crap, I broke out in a cold sweat from that one.

wadingmoose

I spent about 15 minutes stuck on one for awhile.  I didn't know the people I was stuck with so it was a bit awkward but not too bad.Probably would've been more irritating at the end of the day rather than the start

SparrowSong

I get freaked out by a lot of things, but elevators aren't one of them. I'd rather spend four hours stuck in an elevator than on an airplane for example. Hate flying.

Peyton Lawrimore

I HAVE been stuck on an elevator.  It was when I was moving out of an apartment back in 2002.  The fire department had to come, axes and all, to get us out.  And it was just me and my ex-BF's mom.  I was trying to stay calm, but it really did get my blood pressure up.

Peyton Lawrimore

Ooh!  And I also got stuck in an elevator in an old apartment building in Bucharest, Romania, with my daughter (who was 2 at the time) and my ex-mother-in-law.  Yea.  Good times.

A-D

The fire department came with axes and all?This does not happen... and if it did... the fireman (or woman?) was probably fired.

Peyton Lawrimore

I was being a little facetious.  They did have to pry the doors open with tools, I'm not sure if they were exactly axes. 

A-D

They are called J-Hooks... and they are vicious little bastards. If I have to moved FI's work van, I usually get stabbed in the butt by one. It's funny how the media portrays it with the axes and crap... when in all reality, all it takes is a piece of coathanger bent a certain way to unlock the door. So not remotely dramatic. I can see why the axes are used. *yawn*

Carebear517

I think I would only freak out if I was in a crowded elevator. If it was just me and 1 or 2 other people I think I could keep my cool.