Being a walkaround Chuck E?

[Beach Bear]

I am going to try and pursue this career. Does anybody know what you need to do and stuff. Like do you need to be able to dance good? Because I can't really dance. And do you have to memorize and dance moves? What exactly would I need to practice on and what are the requirements and stuff. I know that you can't talk or break character.

Thanks in advance. :D

[Cheese670]

First off, bring a bandana or a sweatband because you are going to sweat like you have never sweated before! (bring deorderant if you need it!)

You don't have to dance well or memorize dance moves. Do what feels right and make it up as you go. Chuck E. is always right! Make the kids come first. Dancing and that doesn't matter when it comes to giving a kid a high five or a hug to make their day. Don't take it too seriously and go all out, you'll do fine!

[Vega III CEC]

Be mindful of your surroundings. Some kids tend to be terrified of the walkarounds for whatever reason. For the scared ones, just try to act kindly, offer a hand or something to them to show them your not about to kill the or whatever they're thinking... (As for the few violent kids, run away. Far away). And like Cheese670 said, just make up some dance moves. It doesn't matter if you're good at it, because as long as you are having fun and the kids are too, that's what really matters.

[ChuckECheese383]

be very aware of scared kids, try to avoid them or if you do try to be friendly with them, wave at them from afar! dont do hazardous things while being in the suit, you could hurt yourself as well as others!

[Rapid T Rabbit]

Many if not most CEC's do not hire castmembers just to be Chuck E. anymore. That means they will likely require you to know and perform most other duties around the store, including making pizzas, bussing tables, cleaning the rest room, selling the merch etc.

[ChuckECheese383]

Many if not most CEC's do not hire castmembers just to be Chuck E. anymore. That means they will likely require you to know and perform most other duties around the store, including making pizzas, bussing tables, cleaning the rest room, selling the merch etc.


so true, most store let at least each cast memeber do Chuck E. at least once, its a side duty for everyone these days!

[CECExtravaganza]

You always have to keep thinking. Gotta have new ideas for every kid that runs up to. You dont want to be doing the samething everytime.

[Vega III CEC]

Adding on to everything else posted (some more things came to mind), some kids will try to give you things, such as tickets or tokens. Just kindly give them back. Also, some kids will probably want to show something or other to you, maybe a prize or whatever. Give 'em a thumbs or or something like that. Keeps 'em happy and makes them feel like they accomplished something. Also, I'd prepare for lots of photos as well, work on some different poses. Can't have you with your arms by your side in every photo, can we?

[LionHeart]

I am going to try and pursue this career. Does anybody know what you need to do and stuff. Like do you need to be able to dance good? Because I can't really dance. And do you have to memorize and dance moves? What exactly would I need to practice on and what are the requirements and stuff. I know that you can't talk or break character.

Thanks in advance. :D

I'm actually the game room tech, but find myself in the suit every half hour or so, for roads, for live, for walkarounds, whatever.
Mainly because I'm the only one both A) good at it and B) willing to do it.

Here's a couple things I do.

Walking: Raise your legs higher then normal with each step. Lean itnto each step (but not to mcuh) and as for your arms, get them level with the floor with each step. This is extreme enthusiasm, everyone loves it.

Interaction: A wave, a high five, and a hug will do it, but it gets both redundant and repetive after a while. This part is great. Do what you think of. Some things I do are, (for starters)
If the kid sees me, I act really surpised (Like your blown back. Careful about this, there's always kids that walk up behind you trying to get your attention.) Wave a whole bunch and get close to him really quick like you really want him to give you a hug. (Which means hold out your arms.)
If the kid doesn't see me, determine his age. If he's anywhere between 7-14, I just walk up behind him, but my hands on his head and rest my head on it. They turn around to see you, surpise! A hug and a high five.

Games: Some of chuck e's pants have pockets in them. I always keep token in there. I usually don't use token cups because if kids see it thereall like "CHUCK E GIVE ME TOKENS LOLOLOL"
in order to get a kid to play a game with you (Oviosuly, 2 player) I tap the kid, point to him and me, then to the game. Of course, with exterme motion for enthusism.

When I'm playing the game, if it's Mario Kart or Artic Thunder (Mostly racing)
Act like your going incredibly fast. Get thrown back in your seat and when you take a turn, act like intertia is throwing you around. (So, if you take a right turn, you lean heavily to the left. Visa Versa.)
If the kid is younger (Infant to around 12) always let him win.
However, I like to someitmes win with 13-15, and if it's sixteen up, i alawys win. And, when I do, I point at them a whole bunch as if to say "In your face." but then, hold out my hand and shake his.

With gun games (IE Jonny Nero, Action hero)
Lean left, lean right, get down as though your dodging bullets. If you get shot, act startled, blast back a little bit, and maybe shake your head.
If you die, cry. (Rub your eyes.)

Road Shows: Have fun with this one. This year's road show is The Chicken Dance. It's a fun dance, but one thing I gotta say is WORK ON YOUR CARDIO ENDURANCE. That is, if you wish to be enthusastic.
I always lean left and right with the hands, and go all the way down to touch the floor. Despite all this, I always end up gasping for breath at the end of the dance.

When the dance is over, and it';s time to throw tickets, make sure you have the assitant have the kids yell "I LOVE CHUCK E CHEESE!".
Have them do that three times. So, they yell I LOVE CHUCK E CHEESE, you either keep "riasing the roof" (lack of a better term) lean down, point at your ear, as if to say, "WHAT?"
On the third time, lean in with your ear and put your hand in as if your really listening, and when they yell the prhase, act like it was so loud, it just blasted you into the wall.


At least, this is some of the stuff I do. I could write a manual, and I gurantee it'd be better then the stuff Corprate gave us, but meh. These, of course, are merely suggestions.

Hwoever, one major rule.

Whatever you think of to do: Put all your body into it.

[LionHeart]

Sorry for double post, but there's two things that are very important.

1) Violent kids: Not everyone like Chuck E. They think they're too "cool." (This is usually age 12 or 13, but there's always a different age.)

Age groups for violent kids and your reaction.

Infants to 6 years old: They usually slap your muzzle. Act surprised, rub it, and wag you finger as if to say "Chowlay bit may. That weally hurt, Chowlay!" (Youtube"Charlie Bit me for that joke)
Usually, the parent will tell the kid not to hit Chuck E, and he'll stop.
It's not a big deal. They don't know better.

7-13 year olds: These kids are the ones who think they're incredibly intelligent for stumbling onto the conspiracy that Chuck E isn't real. (Which is bull****. We all know Check E is real.) So, they will follow you around, hitting you, and yelling "CHUCK YOU AREN'T REAL!" Go to a worker, tell them what's going on(Either in private or whispering into the ear) and they will tell them to leave you alone. This usally keeps most kids away. Worse comes to worse, have a co-worker follow you, or at least keep an eye on you for trouble.


14-19 year olds: By this age, most teenagers are mature enough to play along with the illusion of Chuck E, and will both like and respect you. It's pretty cool. However, there's always that one...
If you ever find trobule with an older teenager, it's usually baaad troublle. Try to take a "No Tolereance" policy with them. If they hit you on the head constantly, get a co-wroker to shake them off. If they hit you on the head hard, or ANYWHERE on your body, get a mangager.

Worst expierence: I got QB sacked by a 19 year old. My head stayed on, but in this situation, there's only one thing to do, grab the manger right away and have them and (If thier too young to leave without parents) thier family kicked out of the store. If severe enough, call the police.

So there, that's how you deal with the grimest side of being CEC.
Still, take everything in stride, and always have fun with the job.

[raebigc]

Make sure to always practice the songs at home.

[Larry the Tech]

Everyone's giving great advice! Even if Chuck E's not real, I'd rather pretend like he is than torture him.

And make sure to keep Chuck E clean!

[Vega III CEC]

Everyone's giving great advice! Even if Chuck E's not real, I'd rather pretend like he is than torture him.

And make sure to keep Chuck E clean!

I agree, there really has been great advice, especially from LionHeart. Wish all Chucks were as enthused about it as you. I'm with Larry, I'd rather go along with it than be mean and disrespectful. I just don't get people that do that kinda garbage. I can't stress enough to watch out for those few "cool jerks". Other than that, take our advice how you will and go at it! :D

[ChuckECheese383]

Make sure to hang his clothes back up after wearing him, at my store his room is always a mess when i go in there, its kinda embarrassing!

[LionHeart]

:) Thanks!

I could go on forever and ever, but I won't.
Still, Larry's right. Keep Chuck clean. There's a couple good ways to do this.
1) Avoid liquids touching it. This includes your sweat. CHUCKS HAND IS NOT A RAG. It's not the biggest deal if water gets on the fur, but if it does, get it off quick. As long as you get most of off, your fine. If you don't, the fur either mats, or bunches. Either way, it's ugly.

2) Chuck's hands (The pink area) get dirty. Quick. Keeping off the small dirt stains now prevents them from becoming impossible to clean later. (I mean that. My place has two sets of hands: One's brand new because the other one is covered in a black filth. Not even magic cleaner get's this stuff off.)

3) Magic clean the tooth, and his tounge. Those are the fastest and most notable build up's of dirt,

4) Hair product: Don't use it. If you do, it melts into your sweat, and absorbs into the padding in the helmet. Also, your hair gets stuck onto it. Ew.

Couple of tips, at least.

[Mr Munch88]

Get yourself a small wire pet prush and keep Chuck brushed out before and after you wear him. This will keep the suit looking good, Don't forget to brush his head too! ALso try to make sure that the suit is washed. Talk to your GM and have it cleaned at least once a month, twice if possible. What ever happens, just make sure that chuck NEVER, EVER goes into a dryer....air dry the fur only or else the suit is ruined!!!

[Beach Bear]

Thanks for all the tips guys. I am going to meet with who's in charge this week. I'll post here what happens. :DWish me luck LOL

[raebigc]

I give a 110% whenever I'm CEC.

[Vega III CEC]

Thanks for all the tips guys. I am going to meet with who's in charge this week. I'll post here what happens. :DWish me luck LOL
Best of luck to you. :cec_thumbs:

[Beach Bear]

Well guys they where booked when I went. But, they said they will be available in the winter and they'll call me.