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Title: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2011, 12:27:34 PM
Adults who carry on stuffed animals.  Usually a girl.  Pretty sure this caused 9/11 because Atta couldn't stand the 25 Teddy bears being drug through security.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2011, 12:33:31 PM
get all the way up to the end of the security line before starting to remove crap from their bag, pockets, take off shoes, etc. and then set off the metal detector 7 times telling the security guy that they aren't wearing a belt but, low and behold, enormous belt buckle found via the hand metal detector which pulling up their enormous sweat shirt reveals to their own amazement.  
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2011, 12:36:03 PM
Acting surprised/annoyed when someone that obviously doesn't know how to go through security is in the security line when these people are in the security line every damn time.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2011, 12:38:03 PM
i hate it when people carry on huge meals and i have to sit close to them and smell it and listen to them eat it and such. good grief. the flight is like two hours. either eat it before you get on the plane or wait until after, because you and your food smacking is grossing the rest of us out.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 12:43:11 PM
allowing soldiers to deplane before them
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: ben ji on August 08, 2011, 12:43:45 PM
Holding up the line by spending 5 minutes putting their shoes and belt on at the end of the conveyor instead of walking 5 feet away to the empty bench
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2011, 12:44:56 PM
allow soldiers deplane before them

I have short hair and have gotten asked if I was military at the gate before.  have considered saying yes to get bumped to first class.  I mean, I've rough ridin' earned it imo so why not?
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: schreds21 on August 08, 2011, 12:45:31 PM
i hate it when people carry on huge meals and i have to sit close to them and smell it and listen to them eat it and such. good grief. the flight is like two hours. either eat it before you get on the plane or wait until after, because you and your food smacking is grossing the rest of us out.

OMFG   :curse: FOOD SMACKING  :chainsaw:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2011, 12:46:46 PM
i hate it when people carry on huge meals and i have to sit close to them and smell it and listen to them eat it and such. good grief. the flight is like two hours. either eat it before you get on the plane or wait until after, because you and your food smacking is grossing the rest of us out.

I am looking right at a fat lady who is actually saving her disgusting whopper meal for the plane.  Eat it now pleez.

And on SW, lining up before the call.  Hey loser, I'm biz select.  You aren't boarding before me no matter how long you stand.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 12:47:43 PM
Lining up before the call on SW is one of my favorite things to observe. Now you can't cheat your way in to the A group with a C boarding pass.


Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: bakerman on August 08, 2011, 12:49:58 PM

And on SW, lining up before the call.  Hey loser, I'm biz select.  You aren't boarding before me no matter how long you stand.

I actually love this. People take when they get on the plane way too seriously and it's fun to let them think they are going to be all  :gocho: and then boom out of nowhere  :eye: the crap out of them with my A1 boarding pass.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2011, 12:51:51 PM
I like to watch the people reading along to the safety presentation and then looking behind them for the nearest exit.  not really dumb but more interesting.  you see a lot of rural nebraskanites who have obviously never flown before kind of freaking out because they didn't catch all of that last part.  
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 12:52:05 PM
Not giving their children benadryl before the flight
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 12:52:31 PM
I like to watch the people reading along to the safety presentation and then looking behind them for the nearest exit.  not really dumb but more interesting.  you see a lot of rural nebraskanites who have obviously never flown before kind of freaking out because they didn't catch all of that last part. 
hey, bad person. They do this for our safety. Don't make fun of being safe.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2011, 12:53:05 PM
i hate it when people carry on huge meals and i have to sit close to them and smell it and listen to them eat it and such. good grief. the flight is like two hours. either eat it before you get on the plane or wait until after, because you and your food smacking is grossing the rest of us out.

I am looking right at a fat lady who is actually saving her disgusting whopper meal for the plane.  Eat it now pleez.

And on SW, lining up before the call.  Hey loser, I'm biz select.  You aren't boarding before me no matter how long you stand.

see. this is what i'm talking about. i have ZERO doubt that if i was on that plane that i'd be sitting right beside her and so full of anger the whole flight.

OT: do airlines keep track of passenger height and weight because i am not a large person and seem to always get paired up with the fattest person on the plane. do you think they are matching us? is this possible? do they have my stored statistics somewhere and then automatically assign me the seat directly next to a larger person. have you ever seen multiple fatties sat right next to each other? i really haven't. i think maybe that when i check in or buy a ticket they assign a * to my name and when a large person checks in, they assign a # to his name and then they always try to throw a * next to a #. this is making me so mad just thinking about this.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2011, 12:55:33 PM
had a full United flight the other day.  was behind a lady with a lap baby.  she was absolutely freaking out because there wasn't an empty seat that she could attempt to force the person sitting next to it to switch with her so she could have two seats for her and her baby.  once the steward told her that it was a full plane for the 10th time and she didn't have a ticket for her baby so it wouldn't matter anyway she asked the lady in the isle seat if she would switch with her because she had a baby on her lap and didn't want to sit in the middle.  old lady in the isle told her to GTFOOHF and I mentally fist pumped.  
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 12:57:44 PM
Does anyone else pretend to fall asleep during the flight so they don't have to talk to their neighbor? I commit to it if I suspect the neighbor will be too chatty. I admit, it hurts to turn down the free ginger ale and pretzels, but it simply must be done.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 08, 2011, 12:58:47 PM
Does anyone else pretend to fall asleep during the flight so they don't have to talk to their neighbor? I commit to it if I suspect the neighbor will be too chatty. I admit, it hurts to turn down the free ginger ale and pretzels, but it simply must be done.
Headphones.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2011, 12:59:46 PM
Does anyone else pretend to fall asleep during the flight so they don't have to talk to their neighbor? I commit to it if I suspect the neighbor will be too chatty. I admit, it hurts to turn down the free ginger ale and pretzels, but it simply must be done.

headphones
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2011, 01:00:04 PM
Does anyone else pretend to fall asleep during the flight so they don't have to talk to their neighbor? I commit to it if I suspect the neighbor will be too chatty. I admit, it hurts to turn down the free ginger ale and pretzels, but it simply must be done.
Headphones.

holy crap. :thumbs:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:00:07 PM
Does anyone else pretend to fall asleep during the flight so they don't have to talk to their neighbor? I commit to it if I suspect the neighbor will be too chatty. I admit, it hurts to turn down the free ginger ale and pretzels, but it simply must be done.
Headphones.
Don't want to risk the person trying to talk to me while I have my headphones on, and expect me to take them off.

Also, they cause insanely painful ear pressure when flying. :(
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2011, 01:00:23 PM
had a full United flight the other day.  was behind a lady with a lap baby.  she was absolutely freaking out because there wasn't an empty seat that she could attempt to force the person sitting next to it to switch with her so she could have two seats for her and her baby.  once the steward told her that it was a full plane for the 10th time and she didn't have a ticket for her baby so it wouldn't matter anyway she asked the lady in the isle seat if she would switch with her because she had a baby on her lap and didn't want to sit in the middle.  old lady in the isle told her to GTFOOHF and I mentally fist pumped.  

i'm torn on this story because yes, i love the fact that the aisle person was like "ummm. no" but then i hear that the aisle person is an old lady and i just really don't like old people because of how rude and unnecesarily mean and angry they are as a whole. this was a situation where there were two losers. no winners.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:01:24 PM
had a full United flight the other day.  was behind a lady with a lap baby.  she was absolutely freaking out because there wasn't an empty seat that she could attempt to force the person sitting next to it to switch with her so she could have two seats for her and her baby.  once the steward told her that it was a full plane for the 10th time and she didn't have a ticket for her baby so it wouldn't matter anyway she asked the lady in the isle seat if she would switch with her because she had a baby on her lap and didn't want to sit in the middle.  old lady in the isle told her to GTFOOHF and I mentally fist pumped. 

i'm torn on this story because yes, i love the fact that the aisle person was like "ummm. no" but then i hear that the aisle person is an old lady and i just really don't like old people because of how rude and unnecesarily mean and angry they are as a whole. this was a situation where there were two losers. no winners.
The baby was the winner.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2011, 01:01:45 PM
couple years ago I was on a ball breaking NYC to San Diego flight in coach and an entire family was watching some kids show sans earphones via the speakers on their laptop.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:03:06 PM
Ok, i'll say it.

Assholes who think they are too good to check luggage. Do us a favor, check yo crap.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2011, 01:08:27 PM
couple years ago I was on a ball breaking NYC to San Diego flight in coach and an entire family was watching some kids show sans earphones via the speakers on their laptop.

headphones
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2011, 01:09:50 PM
couple years ago I was on a ball breaking NYC to San Diego flight in coach and an entire family was watching some kids show sans earphones via the speakers on their laptop.

headphones

not the point
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2011, 01:11:22 PM
Does anyone else pretend to fall asleep during the flight so they don't have to talk to their neighbor? I commit to it if I suspect the neighbor will be too chatty. I admit, it hurts to turn down the free ginger ale and pretzels, but it simply must be done.
Headphones.
Don't want to risk the person trying to talk to me while I have my headphones on, and expect me to take them off.

Also, they cause insanely painful ear pressure when flying. :(

pffft. also, just don't make eye contact and one word them til they shut up if they try to talk to you. not that hard. i am the most successful person i know in terms of not having people talk to me. i give off a very "i'm not talking to you" vibe.

i have only talked to one person ever on a plane and it was some chick that was helping out wamego with their business plan or growth or something and she knew a lot about manhattan and nbaf and mhk flights and stuff so i was willing to sacrifice it with the thought that i could get some good stuff out of her. we were on the runway for an hour before the flight was cancelled and we all left the plane. her group pulled some huge power move after exiting and we're driven back to austin from dfw and their tickets refunded. it was impressive.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2011, 01:13:11 PM
Ok, i'll say it.

Assholes who think they are too good to check luggage. Do us a favor, check yo crap.


checking is for absolute losers. i will walk to my destination before i check something.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2011, 01:13:47 PM
speaking of talking to people on a plane.  you ever see those kids that fly alone all the time and are obviously great at it?  sat next to some kid about 4th grade or so.  dad lived in NYC and Mom in Omaha.  told me about how he flys back and forth all the time and his mom/dad will drop him off at security after checking in and he'll meet with some airline guy there who will walk him to his gate from there.  he also had a DS and was playing that brain strengthening game because it was the only game his mom would let him have.  probably the kind of kid that gets the crap kicked out of himself at school all the time and is friends with the teacher more than any of his peers I guess. good kid.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2011, 01:14:21 PM
Ok, i'll say it.

Assholes who think they are too good to check luggage. Do us a favor, check yo crap.


checking is for absolute losers. i will walk to my destination before i check something.

yeah
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:16:14 PM
Ok, i'll say it.

Assholes who think they are too good to check luggage. Do us a favor, check yo crap.


checking is for absolute losers. i will walk to my destination before i check something.

yeah
You (and Rick Daris) are an bad person
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:17:52 PM
speaking of talking to people on a plane.  you ever see those kids that fly alone all the time and are obviously great at it?  sat next to some kid about 4th grade or so.  dad lived in NYC and Mom in Omaha.  told me about how he flys back and forth all the time and his mom/dad will drop him off at security after checking in and he'll meet with some airline guy there who will walk him to his gate from there.  he also had a DS and was playing that brain strengthening game because it was the only game his mom would let him have.  probably the kind of kid that gets the crap kicked out of himself at school all the time and is friends with the teacher more than any of his peers I guess. good kid.
Designated kid flying alone watcher is a fun experience.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on August 08, 2011, 01:19:06 PM
i'm also very good at not talking to people.  i have no problem just staring back at person sitting next to me and not responding to a word they say.  general rule is i only talk to people on the plane if i'm loaded.  and i've been loaded on plane rides before, like really loaded.  

also, never check my luggage.  packing a week's worth of clothes into a carry on is one of the best parts of traveling.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:20:38 PM
also, never check my luggage.  packing a week's worth of clothes into a carry on is one of the best parts of traveling.
That's cool, I understand that.

What is not appropriate is carrying a weeks worth of clothes PLUS laptop plus a stupid wedding gift or whatever the hell else you deem necessary to bring on to a 2 hour flight.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:22:25 PM
steal the skymall mag
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pike on August 08, 2011, 01:22:38 PM
I flew with my boss one time and he yelled at me for not checking my bag. What a douche bag.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2011, 01:23:28 PM
Carry on a dog/cat.  If you can't leave them at home, u drive.

I had a stewardess shut down some girl asking me to switch so she could sit next to her loser bf.  She had asked me, I was doing the "eh, I'd rather not" and the stewardess busted in and 13-1'd her.  Said don't ask biz select to switch with you.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 08, 2011, 01:25:00 PM
I flew with my boss one time and he yelled at me for not checking my bag. What a douche bag.

Did he actually yell or just say something? Also, was your bag too big to fit in the compartment?
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on August 08, 2011, 01:25:24 PM
i fly minimalist.  ipad, eye cover, ear plugs, headphones, and carry on.  shorts hold my wallet and phone.  always fly with new socks for extra comfort.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Brock Landers on August 08, 2011, 01:26:18 PM
Ok, i'll say it.

Assholes who think they are too good to check luggage. Do us a favor, check yo crap.


checking is for absolute losers. i will walk to my destination before i check something.

yeah
You (and Rick Daris) are an bad person


Well if getting out of the airport way quicker by not standing around the luggage carousel and praying that my checked bag shows up at all is being an bad person, then consider me an bad person.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 08, 2011, 01:27:11 PM
Carry on a dog/cat.  If you can't leave them at home, u drive.

I had a stewardess shut down some girl asking me to switch so she could sit next to her loser bf.  She had asked me, I was doing the "eh, I'd rather not" and the stewardess busted in and 13-1'd her.  Said don't ask biz select to switch with you.

OMG, I sat across the aisle from a Canadian couple who flew to Kansas City to purchase some dog that they carried onto the plane on my flight to Toronto. That dog crap all over the place during takeoff and I seriously  :dubious:'d the whole flight.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2011, 01:30:42 PM
Always wondered who the weirdos who wear the same suit and shoes for the whole week.  Now I know.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:32:29 PM
Ok, i'll say it.

Assholes who think they are too good to check luggage. Do us a favor, check yo crap.


checking is for absolute losers. i will walk to my destination before i check something.

yeah
You (and Rick Daris) are an bad person


Well if getting out of the airport way quicker by not standing around the luggage carousel and praying that my checked bag shows up at all is being an bad person, then consider me an bad person.
If everyone checked luggage that was not appropriate for the carry-on bins or under seat stowage, there would be much less time spent in the deplaning process.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2011, 01:32:53 PM
Ok, i'll say it.

Assholes who think they are too good to check luggage. Do us a favor, check yo crap.


checking is for absolute losers. i will walk to my destination before i check something.

yeah
You (and Rick Daris) are an bad person


Well if getting out of the airport way quicker by not standing around the luggage carousel and praying that my checked bag shows up at all is being an bad person, then consider me an bad person.


way back when i was a flying rookie i flew into tampa with the notion of going to clearwater beach for three days w/ wife. anyway, airline misplaces our checked bags and we don't get them back until halfway through the trip. walking around a filthy tampa bay target for an hour and a half in january so my wife can find the best swimsuit and stocking up on essentials, when i should've been on the beach, scarred me for life. i will never, ever check again. ever. screw you saul.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 08, 2011, 01:35:56 PM
Yes, nothing makes me  :curse: than "I can get this in the overhead" guy, when he's carrying a bag that should have never been let on to begin with . . . then watching him and  :lol: as he pounds the crap out of the door trying to get it to clamp shut.

Before the airlines actually started getting serious about the size of carry ons I used to just watch in awe at what people would try and carry on.

Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:36:25 PM
Ok, i'll say it.

Assholes who think they are too good to check luggage. Do us a favor, check yo crap.


checking is for absolute losers. i will walk to my destination before i check something.

yeah
You (and Rick Daris) are an bad person


Well if getting out of the airport way quicker by not standing around the luggage carousel and praying that my checked bag shows up at all is being an bad person, then consider me an bad person.


way back when i was a flying rookie i flew into tampa with the notion of going to clearwater beach for three days w/ wife. anyway, airline misplaces our checked bags and we don't get them back until halfway through the trip. walking around a filthy tampa bay target for an hour and a half in january so my wife can find the best swimsuit and stocking up on essentials, when i should've been on the beach, scared me for life. i will never, ever check again. ever. screw you saul.
Yeah, this makes perfect sense. Base your entire checking philosophy on an outlier. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:38:08 PM
Yes, nothing makes me  :curse: than "I can get this in the overhead" guy, when he's carrying a bag that should have never been let on to begin with . . . then watching him and  :lol: as he pounds the crap out of the door trying to get it to clamp shut.

Before the airlines actually started getting serious about the size of carry ons I used to just watch in awe at what people would try and carry on.


That's entertaining to me..what's frustrating is when you get stuck in the ass end of the plane and you have to wait on 50 of these Rick Daris types unload 100lbs worth of luggage out of the carry on bin. Might as well be purgatory.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 08, 2011, 01:39:47 PM
People who drive RV's.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2011, 01:43:34 PM
Yes, nothing makes me  :curse: than "I can get this in the overhead" guy, when he's carrying a bag that should have never been let on to begin with . . . then watching him and  :lol: as he pounds the crap out of the door trying to get it to clamp shut.

Before the airlines actually started getting serious about the size of carry ons I used to just watch in awe at what people would try and carry on.


That's entertaining to me..what's frustrating is when you get stuck in the ass end of the plane and you have to wait on 50 of these Rick Daris types unload 100lbs worth of luggage out of the carry on bin. Might as well be purgatory.

i am a very efficient packer. my one piece of luggage easily fits in the overhead and half the time i don't even bring a bag to put under. just a book that i hold in my hand and read on the flight. maybe you should just go ahead and move to whatever location it is that you are flying to because it sure sounds like you are packing enough to allow for it. dear god.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 08, 2011, 01:43:52 PM
Exactly Saul . . . nothing like 50 RD's banging their way down the aisle because of that, you know, one time . . .
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 08, 2011, 01:44:48 PM
Does anyone else pretend to fall asleep during the flight so they don't have to talk to their neighbor? I commit to it if I suspect the neighbor will be too chatty. I admit, it hurts to turn down the free ginger ale and pretzels, but it simply must be done.
Headphones.
Don't want to risk the person trying to talk to me while I have my headphones on, and expect me to take them off.

Also, they cause insanely painful ear pressure when flying. :(
If they look at you and are talking, just  :dubious: them for about 2 seconds, then look back in front of you and do whatever you were doing.  Also, headphones, not ear buds.  You can also do the  :dubious: thing if you aren't wearing headphones.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2011, 01:48:18 PM
Exactly Saul . . . nothing like 50 RD's banging their way down the aisle because of that, you know, one time . . .


maybe you and saul should get some storage space at whatever places you're flying to. sounds like it could come in handy. oh, i don't know...maybe just a vacant garage or something for you two hoarders to pile all of the crap that you fly around with that doesn't allow you to pack in an easy carryon that fits nicely overhead. heading to memphis this week for work honey. have you seen our five piece luggage set lately? jesus guys.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2011, 01:50:55 PM
they are cracking down on carry on size.  the other day the gate lady told me to put my bag in the little metal basket thing to make sure it fit.  I said, "lady, this is a 22" Travelpro Crew 8 Suiter" and just walked by. 
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 01:58:06 PM
they are cracking down on carry on size.  the other day the gate lady told me to put my bag in the little metal basket thing to make sure it fit.  I said, "lady, this is a 22" Travelpro Crew 8 Suiter" and just walked by. 
Well, that's good that they are actually enforcing these things now.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 08, 2011, 02:00:09 PM
they are cracking down on carry on size.  the other day the gate lady told me to put my bag in the little metal basket thing to make sure it fit.  I said, "lady, this is a 22" Travelpro Crew 8 Suiter" and just walked by. 

meanwhile... saul was still back at the counter checking his two suitcases, three backpacks, duffle bag and mst3k 20th anniversary boxed set while daris was in termy 1 polishing off his cochinita pibil torta and goose island matilda from tortas frontera.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 02:01:52 PM
they are cracking down on carry on size.  the other day the gate lady told me to put my bag in the little metal basket thing to make sure it fit.  I said, "lady, this is a 22" Travelpro Crew 8 Suiter" and just walked by. 

meanwhile... saul was still back at the counter checking his two suitcases, three backpacks, duffle bag and mst3k 20th anniversary boxed set while daris was in termy 1 polishing off his cochinita pibil torta and goose island matilda from tortas frontera.
:users:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 02:02:40 PM
Does anyone else pretend to fall asleep during the flight so they don't have to talk to their neighbor? I commit to it if I suspect the neighbor will be too chatty. I admit, it hurts to turn down the free ginger ale and pretzels, but it simply must be done.
Headphones.
Don't want to risk the person trying to talk to me while I have my headphones on, and expect me to take them off.

Also, they cause insanely painful ear pressure when flying. :(
If they look at you and are talking, just  :dubious: them for about 2 seconds, then look back in front of you and do whatever you were doing.  Also, headphones, not ear buds.  You can also do the  :dubious: thing if you aren't wearing headphones.
thx for the tip, bro. Will try that next time.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2011, 02:03:37 PM
i am a very efficient packer. my one piece of luggage easily fits in the overhead and half the time i don't even bring a bag to put under. just a book that i hold in my hand and read on the flight. maybe you should just go ahead and move to whatever location it is that you are flying to because it sure sounds like you are packing enough to allow for it. dear god.

What if it's an absolute necessity to take a carry-on size bag completely full of books that you need (turns out later you didn't) AND clothes for the week?
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: CHONGS on August 08, 2011, 02:05:29 PM
I hate the people who ride the escalators at Hartsfield-Jackson like it's a Disney ride.

also

filling out the crossword in the magazine and then leaving it there....

Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: CHONGS on August 08, 2011, 02:15:12 PM
true tale from Hart-Jax:

This jackass in front of me (middle aged dumpy white guy with a Falcons hat) refuses to take his hat off for the metal detector lady.  He says the guard at the front of line said it was ok.  The lady asks him to remove it in a nice, but slightly more strident tone.  He starts pitching a fit and causing all of us behind him to roll our eyes.  He tries to walk through the detector anyway, but she blocks him off.  Yelling ensues, and she reaches up and slaps the hat off of his head (without touching him at all) so it is on the other side of the detector.   He walks through to get itand no beeps.  All of his behind in line are lolling, then the lady announced loudly "oh sir you have been chosen for a random screening" and you could just see the other guards rushing to the  conveyor belt to see who got to fling his crap everywhere.  Anyway that was the stoy the end.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2011, 03:30:17 PM
It is impossible to pack for a week business trip to an elite city, which has evening events, and then plan on staying the weekend to pak with friends all in a carry-on.  It can be hard to do it in one checked bag, you need a pretty elite garmet bag that can handle 3 pairs of hard soled shoes.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 08, 2011, 03:34:23 PM
8 day stay, events ranging from bird hunting/football games to weddings and everything in between.   1 checked bag, 1 carry on.


Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2011, 04:11:30 PM
8 day stay, events ranging from bird hunting/football games to weddings and everything in between.   1 checked bag, 1 carry on.




So, 1 suit and some jeans.  wow
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Panjandrum on August 08, 2011, 04:49:48 PM
My flight last week from Chicago was delayed because when they were doing the pre-flight checks, they found something they didn't like (plane was apparently struck by lightning on the way in), and they made us deboard and wait for another plane to fly us to KC.  Everyone started getting all angry and ticked off like we just kicked their dog in what amounted to be a 3 hour delay.

I mean, really, a three hour delay?  Big whoop.  Just keep reading the Jodi Picoult novel you've got in your hands or head over to the Hudson News and pick up an US Weekly and STFU.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2011, 05:25:02 PM
My flight last week from Chicago was delayed because when they were doing the pre-flight checks, they found something they didn't like (plane was apparently struck by lightning on the way in), and they made us deboard and wait for another plane to fly us to KC.  Everyone started getting all angry and ticked off like we just kicked their dog in what amounted to be a 3 hour delay.

I mean, really, a three hour delay?  Big whoop.  Just keep reading the Jodi Picoult novel you've got in your hands or head over to the Hudson News and pick up an US Weekly and STFU.

Or get rough ridin' drunk on your expense account.   :comeatme:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: wetwillie on August 08, 2011, 05:54:32 PM
Don't know how common this is, but some douche on one of my flights carried on a rough ridin' guitar in a soft case that took up an entire bin lengthwise.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 06:22:31 PM
Don't know how common this is, but some douche on one of my flights carried on a rough ridin' guitar in a soft case that took up an entire bin lengthwise.
yep, bullshit like this needs to stop. Golf clubs are another major violator, don't know how people get away with that.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2011, 06:32:10 PM
I see guitars all the time but I've never seen clubs as a carry-on.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: ChiComCat on August 08, 2011, 07:24:17 PM
Also, oversized tourist trap crap.  I hate the plane ride back to vegas where some guy is trying to set his sticky plastic yard-stick margarita glass between us.  Disgusting
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Pete on August 08, 2011, 07:27:18 PM
Ok, i'll say it.

Assholes who think they are too good to check luggage. Do us a favor, check yo crap.


checking is for absolute losers. i will walk to my destination before i check something.

yeah

Just got back from two weeks...two weeks...in basically the third rough ridin' world.   Still did not check.  Did. NOT. Check.

That's why the hotels have laundry service.  THAT'S WHY.
Title: Re: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2011, 07:32:35 PM
Great work pete
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 08, 2011, 07:34:32 PM
8 day stay, events ranging from bird hunting/football games to weddings and everything in between.   1 checked bag, 1 carry on.




So, 1 suit and some jeans.  wow

Yeah, just a pair of jeans.   :jerk: :rolleyes: :jerk: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Pete on August 08, 2011, 07:36:12 PM
8 day stay, events ranging from bird hunting/football games to weddings and everything in between.   1 checked bag, 1 carry on.




So, 1 suit and some jeans.  wow

Yeah, just a pair of jeans.   :jerk: :rolleyes: :jerk: :rolleyes:

Biznazz trips.  Laundry service.  Charge it in, bro.  Charge it in.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2011, 07:40:17 PM
Wearing same thing more than once every 2 weeks is embarrassing.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Pete on August 08, 2011, 07:49:50 PM
Wearing same thing more than once every 2 weeks is embarrassing.

Meh.  Ubiquitous blue brooks brothers button down and black slacks. 
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2011, 07:56:40 PM
Wearing same thing more than once every 2 weeks is embarrassing.

Meh.  Ubiquitous blue brooks brothers button down and black slacks. 

Sounds like a uniform bro.  Think about that word man.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on August 08, 2011, 08:37:43 PM
Ya I bet the poors in the third world country, would kill their last two lambs for a chance to wear a brooks brothers shirt for two weeks in a row
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 08, 2011, 09:27:32 PM
As an elite business traveler, I hate the following people equally:

Takes his job way too serious ID checker guy
Has 4 carry on bags that are all too big to carry on lady
Doesn't wait his turn to get off the plane guy
Anyone that takes too long to get off the plane
Guy that puts his crap in my overhead then walks to the back of plane to his seat

Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: raquetcat on August 08, 2011, 09:29:20 PM
the idiots who sit in the wrong seat, I mean your ticket says C3 so sit in C3, not D3 dumbass! Then you have to pull the "um excuse me you're a dumbass who can't find the right seat so you're going to have to move now" and they take 5 minutes to get all their crap out of your seat b/c they practically set up camp, holding up the whole line of people trying to sit down
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 08, 2011, 09:35:08 PM
the idiots who sit in the wrong seat, I mean your ticket says C3 so sit in C3, not D3 dumbass! Then you have to pull the "um excuse me you're a dumbass who can't find the right seat so you're going to have to move now" and they take 5 minutes to get all their crap out of your seat b/c they practically set up camp, holding up the whole line of people trying to sit down

Yep, add to my list "i brought enough stuff to keep me busy for 3 days even though it is an hour flight guy"
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Panjandrum on August 08, 2011, 09:47:15 PM
Wearing same thing more than once every 2 weeks is embarrassing.

Meh.  Ubiquitous blue brooks brothers button down and black slacks. 

There's a reason most finer airports have a Brooks Brothers and a Johnston & Murphy.

 :kstategrad:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Testy Westy on August 08, 2011, 09:55:02 PM
People who stand up (basically crouching) as soon as the plane parks and put the fart they've been sitting on the whole flight right in my face.  Why are you trying to stand? You're in the back and aren't getting off for another 10 minutes.

Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2011, 10:03:23 PM
Seat back slam bad person.  Ease it back bro.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 08, 2011, 10:19:24 PM
terrorists
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: chum1 on August 08, 2011, 11:59:18 PM
People get so cranky when they fly.  Just chill, bros.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2011, 06:53:37 AM
People get so cranky when they fly.  Just chill, bros.

this
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: slucat on August 09, 2011, 08:24:43 AM
Met 176 while on a flight from the USC game in 2001.  Maybe you should talk to your seat mates...
Never check bags.  I don't fly that much and I've had bags lost on three occasions.  Every single time it has been a nightmare to be reunited with them.
Just flew with a lap child last week.  One carry on roller suitcase and a personal item of a diaper bag.  Though I do feel as though my lap child should be considered my personal item.

Things that people do dumb: stand up/crouch the second the plane stops moving.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2011, 08:26:39 AM
Though I do feel as though my lap child should be considered my personal item.

you would have to stuff him under the seat in front of you for takeoff/landing
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on August 09, 2011, 09:45:33 AM
People who stand up (basically crouching) as soon as the plane parks and put the fart they've been sitting on the whole flight right in my face.  Why are you trying to stand? You're in the back and aren't getting off for another 10 minutes.



believe it or not, it feels better for me to stand as much as i can when the plane stops rather than spend another minute wedged into those piece of crap seats.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2011, 09:51:01 AM
I actually prefer everyone in my row stands and crowds the aisle while I stay seated and stretch my legs with a full row to myself.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: OK_Cat on August 09, 2011, 10:36:30 AM
had to sit next to some indian/pakistani dude on a okc-sea flight who insisted on eating one of his native dishes straight out of a big mound of foil.  indian food smells worse than pure crap.  pure crap.

my people watching has made me hate the following people:

- the people that get up and check the flight arrival/departure board every 5 minutes to see if we are still leaving on time
- people that fly standby.  not sure why it bothers me so much, but it just does.  probably because my co-worker does it all the time (see my thread about stupid coworker)
- i fly okc to dallas often, and it's literally a 45 minute flight...and every single time, i'm stuck next to some schmo who has to go to the bathroom 5 minutes into the flight.  eff you, weak bladder guy.

*bonus hate*  i've literally never flown out of okc without having 5-10 idiots on my flight who wear khaki pants and ou polo shirts. 
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 09, 2011, 11:07:28 AM
Indian food smells awesome. I'm guessing you were smelling the dude, not the food.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: OK_Cat on August 09, 2011, 11:15:45 AM
either way, it was gross and i didn't like it.  not sure why the dude felt the need to bring food and eat it on a flight that was only a little over an hour and it was like 2pm.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on August 09, 2011, 11:24:08 AM
indian food smells (and I'm sure tastes) like dirty feet.  chow down saul, chow the eff down.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 09, 2011, 11:28:57 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnynjbengali.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F09%2F800px-indian_food_set.jpg&hash=cb4df6d71dc4ee085cf7e99b993237be46e81a4d)
:love:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: OK_Cat on August 09, 2011, 11:30:57 AM
enjoy pissing through your ass, saul.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 09, 2011, 11:33:36 AM
enjoy pissing through your ass, saul.
Those candy coated fennel seeds aid digestion.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 09, 2011, 11:34:38 AM
I learned all there is to know about Indian food by watching the movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and I can assure you guys that it is nasty. If I were going to India, I would bring a sack lunch.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 09, 2011, 11:35:35 AM
I learned all there is to know about Indian food by watching the movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and I can assure you guys that it is nasty. If I were going to India, I would bring a sack lunch.
cyclone outed.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Gooch on August 09, 2011, 06:55:35 PM
Just flew to Jacksonville rough ridin' Florida(white trash capitol of Florida). Do not get me started on this. :facepalm:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Testy Westy on August 09, 2011, 07:42:34 PM
People who stand up (basically crouching) as soon as the plane parks and put the fart they've been sitting on the whole flight right in my face.  Why are you trying to stand? You're in the back and aren't getting off for another 10 minutes.



believe it or not, it feels better for me to stand as much as i can when the plane stops rather than spend another minute wedged into those piece of crap seats.

you must be a midget then
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sys on August 09, 2011, 08:42:55 PM
lap children rules should be the same as for dogs.  all animals should have no more than the same restrictions placed on non-living baggage.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 09, 2011, 08:51:53 PM
lap children rules should be the same as for dogs.  all animals should have no more than the same restrictions placed on non-living baggage.

You should have to check your animals.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sys on August 09, 2011, 08:55:06 PM
You should have to check your animals.

no, denied.  if they fit in a carryon or lap, they're allowed.  animals up to the size of a fat human with a separate ticket.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on August 09, 2011, 09:13:27 PM
People who stand up (basically crouching) as soon as the plane parks and put the fart they've been sitting on the whole flight right in my face.  Why are you trying to stand? You're in the back and aren't getting off for another 10 minutes.



believe it or not, it feels better for me to stand as much as i can when the plane stops rather than spend another minute wedged into those piece of crap seats.

you must be a midget then
that's me
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2011, 09:54:11 PM
People who stand up (basically crouching) as soon as the plane parks and put the fart they've been sitting on the whole flight right in my face.  Why are you trying to stand? You're in the back and aren't getting off for another 10 minutes.



believe it or not, it feels better for me to stand as much as i can when the plane stops rather than spend another minute wedged into those piece of crap seats.

you must be a midget then

Yep, a midget.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 09, 2011, 10:03:52 PM
People who stand up (basically crouching) as soon as the plane parks and put the fart they've been sitting on the whole flight right in my face.  Why are you trying to stand? You're in the back and aren't getting off for another 10 minutes.



believe it or not, it feels better for me to stand as much as i can when the plane stops rather than spend another minute wedged into those piece of crap seats.

you must be a midget then

Yep, a midget.

yeah. if clams was an actual clam and he was in this picture, he'd be the little white guy on the left which i believe to actually be a littleneck clam and whose natural habitat is in the pacific northwest. littleneck clam.


(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kingcounty.gov%2Fenvironment%2FanimalsAndPlants%2F%7E%2Fmedia%2Fenvironment%2FanimalsAndPlants%2Fclams%2Fbrnclam.ashx&hash=1b2fde21f0c8eb5fbc3f505d5c5dee5c9596e841)

Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on August 09, 2011, 10:56:38 PM
i had a friend at ksu cats who called me Lil' Midgetos.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 10, 2011, 09:49:35 AM
You should have to check your animals.

no, denied.  if they fit in a carryon or lap, they're allowed.  animals up to the size of a fat human with a separate ticket.

No way.  This is like letting them have a seat at a restaurant.  Can you imagine?  my god.

They are animals, they eat their own feces.  They ride with the luggage or don't ride at all.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: bakerman on August 26, 2011, 03:37:02 PM
Indian food smells awesome. I'm guessing you were smelling the dude, not the food.


Quote from: Jim Gaffigan
Speaking of mandatory evacuation i just ate Indian food. #MandatorydiarrheaJokeaboutThemandatoryeevacuation
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: stunted on August 26, 2011, 08:25:10 PM
What is the scoop on neck pillows
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 19, 2011, 12:50:41 PM
Buying 4 bottles of Gates BBQ sauce at termy B in KC to take to their elite east coast bros.  ---- guilty

Ordering quesadilla at every airport restaurant.  They may as well call it "default food"
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 21, 2011, 10:24:33 AM
I once wore a sombrero on a flight home from Nashville. :blush:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Gooch on November 21, 2011, 10:32:35 AM
I once wore a sombrero on a flight home from Nashville. :blush:
Just to be clear I was not on said flight or this crap would have not occurred. :facepalm:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on November 21, 2011, 10:40:13 AM
TPA>MDW>MCI yesterday

amazing experiences all around

Does anyone get a drink that they wouldn't normally get on a flight? I mean, i'm usually a Diet Coke man, but on a flight I tend to get a Ginger Ale, or Cranberry juice (cocktail)
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: DQ12 on November 21, 2011, 10:46:34 AM
TPA>MDW>MCI yesterday

amazing experiences all around

Does anyone get a drink that they wouldn't normally get on a flight? I mean, i'm usually a Diet Coke man, but on a flight I tend to get a Ginger Ale, or Cranberry juice (cocktail)
Absolutely. 

Seeing anyone drinking canadian dry while NOT flying is a shocking experience for me.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: OK_Cat on November 21, 2011, 10:59:29 AM
agreed.  flying is the only time in my life that i've ever had ginger ale.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on November 21, 2011, 11:02:04 AM
if you're drinking anything but scotch on a flight then you're doing it wrong. 
Title: Re: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: kitten_mittons on November 21, 2011, 03:21:34 PM
Yes, wtf are you guys talking about ginger ale?  You aren't the pilot, drink an adult drink.
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Title: Re: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: OK_Cat on November 21, 2011, 03:22:36 PM
Yes, wtf are you guys talking about ginger ale?  You aren't the pilot, drink an adult drink.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk

i don't hate my life, so i don't drink alcohol.  sorry that you are depressed, kitten mittons.   :frown:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on November 21, 2011, 03:25:06 PM
The problem with drinking while flying is that most of the time I have to drive somewhere after I land and end up just being sleepy unless I want to pull a Pinkel on the freeway.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: EllToPay on November 21, 2011, 03:29:22 PM
Flew out of Love Field yesterday for first time. Good god that airport is a shithole.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pike on November 21, 2011, 03:30:13 PM
Not to mention a rough ridin' can of beer is like 5 or 6 dollars in the air. No thanks I'll wait till I land.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on November 21, 2011, 03:31:11 PM
I have, like, 100 delta drink tickets
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: kitten_mittons on November 21, 2011, 03:35:09 PM
I have, like, 100 delta drink tickets
Send them to me.  TIA.  Unless you are planning a delta mile-high pak.  Which would be pretty incredible.  Just get everyone on the plane tanked.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 22, 2011, 11:53:25 AM
TPA>MDW>MCI yesterday

amazing experiences all around

Does anyone get a drink that they wouldn't normally get on a flight? I mean, i'm usually a Diet Coke man, but on a flight I tend to get a Ginger Ale, or Cranberry juice (cocktail)

Should avoid this at all costs.  May as well be drinking battery acid mixed with a pound of sugar. 
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 23, 2011, 10:31:54 AM
I have, like, 100 delta drink tickets

Way to hold out on me bro.  I enjoyed a nice lobster roll at Lucky's in Termy A at BOS yesterday.  Would have been great to saddle up for a few free drink courtesy of SD.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on November 23, 2011, 10:34:41 AM
I have, like, 100 delta drink tickets

Way to hold out on me bro.  I enjoyed a nice lobster roll at Lucky's in Termy A at BOS yesterday.  Would have been great to saddle up for a few free drink courtesy of SD.

Have never flown into/through BOS.  Thoughts?
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on November 23, 2011, 10:36:51 AM
I have, like, 100 delta drink tickets

Way to hold out on me bro.  I enjoyed a nice lobster roll at Lucky's in Termy A at BOS yesterday.  Would have been great to saddle up for a few free drink courtesy of SD.

Have never flown into/through BOS.  Thoughts?

going to fly into bos in a couple on months and would like thoughts as well.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 26, 2011, 02:20:07 PM
I have, like, 100 delta drink tickets

Way to hold out on me bro.  I enjoyed a nice lobster roll at Lucky's in Termy A at BOS yesterday.  Would have been great to saddle up for a few free drink courtesy of SD.

Have never flown into/through BOS.  Thoughts?

going to fly into bos in a couple on months and would like thoughts as well.

Sorry, didn't see these after sd refused to share drink tickets.

Logan has changed a bunch.  Terminals are pretty small...at least smaller than you'd think.  Delta's has a pretty bad chokepoint at security so if you are traveling on a popular travel day, like I was, be a bit early.  Lots of students fleeing Boston the days leading up to Thanksgiving/Xmas/Channukah etc.  But the priority line is pretty quick.  Terminals appear to be pretty crappy for plugging in for phone charging but I haven't scoped the new SWA termy updates. 

All of them have pretty good east coast grub.  Lobster rolls, sam adams pubs, Dunkin donuts etc.

If you are staying in town cabs to/from port are Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) because of the Ted Williams tunnel fees.  Like $50 to Cambridge etc.  the Blue line is pretty fast depending on where you are going.  Plus, nothing beats townie watching at South Station/Kenmore/Park Street etc.  Unless you carrying an insane amount of baggage or in a hurry, take the T.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: chunkles on November 28, 2011, 09:36:08 PM
back-of-seat screens.  Either you paid 7 precious dollars to watch 1 1/2 hours of basic cable or some romantic comedy (you call them romcoms, tee hee) and you constantly look around to make sure no free-loaders are watching that tiny rough ridin' movie screen that was rip-roaring badass just 10 years ago (16:9  aspect ratio thankyouverymuch), OR you chose not to pay for it by god you aren't paying 7 dollars for a small screen when you've got the Wall Street Journal to catch up on by god and you don't turn off the goddamn screen so it just repeats the same goddamn ad the entire flight and eff you.  Brightness buttons. 
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: stunted on December 18, 2011, 12:06:21 PM
What is the scoop on neck pillows

I must know asap!
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 18, 2011, 02:23:12 PM
When a fat couple stands next to each other on the moving walkway blocking traffic.  All you have to do is rotate 90 degrees counter-clockwise and stand next to each other while leaning against the right rail.  I rarely, if ever, use them but seeing this while walking by just reminds me of the combo of how fat/lazy most people are while jacking up my health insurance costs because my health insurance provider has to start paying for these people's Type 2 Diabetes medicine at 17, coupled with how these people don't give a crap about anyone around them.  These are usually the same people who bitch that they just can't get ahead in life even though they take a $3,000 vacation because they have to get away from their $28,000 a year job. 
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on December 18, 2011, 04:21:16 PM
What is the scoop on neck pillows

I must know asap!
unacceptable for anything other than international flights.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 18, 2011, 06:53:39 PM
When a fat couple stands next to each other on the moving walkway blocking traffic.  All you have to do is rotate 90 degrees counter-clockwise and stand next to each other while leaning against the right rail.  I rarely, if ever, use them but seeing this while walking by just reminds me of the combo of how fat/lazy most people are while jacking up my health insurance costs because my health insurance provider has to start paying for these people's Type 2 Diabetes medicine at 17, coupled with how these people don't give a crap about anyone around them.  These are usually the same people who bitch that they just can't get ahead in life even though they take a $3,000 vacation because they have to get away from their $28,000 a year job. 

Those people aren't just lazy, they are real dicks.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: stunted on December 18, 2011, 08:20:48 PM
What is the scoop on neck pillows

I must know asap!
unacceptable for anything other than international flights.

Does it help get rid of that sore neck?  Or should I just buy a lot of xanax?  Or both? :drool: :drool: :drool: :zzz:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Pete on December 18, 2011, 08:25:18 PM
What is the scoop on neck pillows

I must know asap!
unacceptable for anything other than international flights.

Does it help get rid of that sore neck?  Or should I just buy a lot of xanax?  Or both? :drool: :drool: :drool: :zzz:

I'll field this one...

Xanex is a must.  A MUST. 

The reality of the neck pillow is that is ends up forcing your head forward a bit...kinda uncomfortable.  I put it on my neck sideways and just lean that direction.  Xanax takes care of the rest.  Also, a Woodford or three on top of the Xanax is also effective.  Travel safe.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on December 19, 2011, 07:57:03 AM
neck pillows suck ass /thread

\thread the only way to use one, IF YOU MUST, is to turn it around backwards and use it to rest your ching on while you sleep /thread
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 19, 2011, 09:15:49 AM
I do neck pillows on road trips,never on an airplane.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: OK_Cat on December 21, 2011, 11:25:01 AM
people that sleep on planes are disgusting.  i had someone asian woman sleeping next to me on the LAX-OKC flight on Saturday and her hot stinky breath was blowing on me in between snores and gargles.  i mean, really.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Trim on December 21, 2011, 11:32:31 AM
people that sleep on planes are disgusting.  i had someone asian woman sleeping next to me on the LAX-OKC flight on Saturday and her hot stinky breath was blowing on me in between snores and gargles.  i mean, really.

Does she press shirts?
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: EuroCat on December 21, 2011, 11:42:06 AM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on December 21, 2011, 11:48:21 AM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

heh, will be enjoying some torta frontera on the 26th and again on the 31st.  maybe we slap hands while passing in the termy on your way back?  :fatty:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 21, 2011, 12:34:27 PM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

heh, will be enjoying some torta frontera on the 26th and again on the 31st.  maybe we slap hands while passing in the termy on your way back?  :fatty:

you are going to have the opportunity for guac and you will have the choice of getting the guac plain or with all of the guac toppings. take the guac with all of the toppings.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: EllToPay on December 21, 2011, 12:37:46 PM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

heh, will be enjoying some torta frontera on the 26th and again on the 31st.  maybe we slap hands while passing in the termy on your way back?  :fatty:

TPA->ORD-> MCI on the 26th

:surprised:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on December 21, 2011, 01:12:45 PM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

heh, will be enjoying some torta frontera on the 26th and again on the 31st.  maybe we slap hands while passing in the termy on your way back?  :fatty:

TPA->ORD-> MCI on the 26th

:surprised:

you had your chance  (https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQO_cZ-eS0EIw84akhIWy-CMiLBk1r0i5h9xWXLWYgQ6U_r6fZz)

8:20-11:14 AM  torta frontera breakfast pak?
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: EuroCat on December 21, 2011, 01:25:14 PM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

heh, will be enjoying some torta frontera on the 26th and again on the 31st.  maybe we slap hands while passing in the termy on your way back?  :fatty:
Not flying back until the 8th. I'll leave half a beer for you tomorrow though. Look under the chair in the Northeast corner. You won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: EllToPay on December 21, 2011, 01:40:30 PM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

heh, will be enjoying some torta frontera on the 26th and again on the 31st.  maybe we slap hands while passing in the termy on your way back?  :fatty:

TPA->ORD-> MCI on the 26th

:surprised:

you had your chance  (https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQO_cZ-eS0EIw84akhIWy-CMiLBk1r0i5h9xWXLWYgQ6U_r6fZz)

8:20-11:14 AM  torta frontera breakfast pak?

Forgot that its on SW, so it's MDW.  :frown:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: EuroCat on December 21, 2011, 01:41:41 PM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

heh, will be enjoying some torta frontera on the 26th and again on the 31st.  maybe we slap hands while passing in the termy on your way back?  :fatty:

TPA->ORD-> MCI on the 26th

:surprised:

you had your chance  (https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQO_cZ-eS0EIw84akhIWy-CMiLBk1r0i5h9xWXLWYgQ6U_r6fZz)

8:20-11:14 AM  torta frontera breakfast pak?

Forgot that its on SW, so it's MDW.  :frown:
T&Ps
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on December 21, 2011, 01:51:10 PM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

Those freaking Torta's blow away any airport food by far. Worth the trip even if you don't need to go to that terminal.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: EuroCat on December 21, 2011, 02:51:59 PM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

Those freaking Torta's blow away any airport food by far. Worth the trip even if you don't need to go to that terminal.
:peek: There's one in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 now.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on December 21, 2011, 02:58:10 PM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

heh, will be enjoying some torta frontera on the 26th and again on the 31st.  maybe we slap hands while passing in the termy on your way back?  :fatty:

TPA->ORD-> MCI on the 26th

:surprised:

you had your chance  (https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQO_cZ-eS0EIw84akhIWy-CMiLBk1r0i5h9xWXLWYgQ6U_r6fZz)

8:20-11:14 AM  torta frontera breakfast pak?

Forgot that its on SW, so it's MDW.  :frown:


BWAHAHAHAHAHA!
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sys on December 21, 2011, 10:53:14 PM
what machines detect what, in terms of airport security?  if you check a bag, how do they scan it?
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: AST on December 21, 2011, 10:55:35 PM
Using seat back pouches in airplanes.  Dirty!  People discard all sorts of crap in there.  Kleenexes, dirty diapers, apple cores.  Imagine putting your phone in there and then later retrieving it and putting it to your face.

 :nono:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: EllToPay on December 22, 2011, 09:16:22 AM
Headed home tomorrow morning LHR->ORD->MCI. Checked in online and nabbed exit row seats all the way :emawkid:. Heard great things about Torta Frontera in ORD so i'm gonna check that out. Torta Cubana + Goose Island 312 seems like a fantastic way to recover from a 9 hour flight.

heh, will be enjoying some torta frontera on the 26th and again on the 31st.  maybe we slap hands while passing in the termy on your way back?  :fatty:

TPA->ORD-> MCI on the 26th

:surprised:

you had your chance  (https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQO_cZ-eS0EIw84akhIWy-CMiLBk1r0i5h9xWXLWYgQ6U_r6fZz)

8:20-11:14 AM  torta frontera breakfast pak?

Forgot that its on SW, so it's MDW.  :frown:


BWAHAHAHAHAHA!

 :frown:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 22, 2011, 09:17:27 AM
what machines detect what, in terms of airport security?  if you check a bag, how do they scan it?

x-ray, chemical detectors, plus rifling through your crap if they feel like it
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Pete on December 22, 2011, 09:22:58 AM
what machines detect what, in terms of airport security?  if you check a bag, how do they scan it?

Drug mule, sys?
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: steve dave on December 22, 2011, 09:24:12 AM
what machines detect what, in terms of airport security?  if you check a bag, how do they scan it?

Drug mule, sys?

my guess would be reptiles
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Skipper44 on December 22, 2011, 12:53:31 PM
what machines detect what, in terms of airport security?  if you check a bag, how do they scan it?

Drug mule, sys?

my guess would be reptiles

Don't snakes swallow their food whole?  Could be a revolution in trafficking, just mold the product in two rat shaped blocks.


Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: felix rex on December 22, 2011, 01:44:00 PM
what machines detect what, in terms of airport security?  if you check a bag, how do they scan it?

Drug mule, sys?

my guess would be reptiles

Don't snakes swallow their food whole?  Could be a revolution in trafficking, just mold the product in two rat shaped blocks.




In Mexico and Colombia, they stuff it inside chickens. Ecuador likes to use bananas.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Trim on December 22, 2011, 10:51:25 PM
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2011/12/tsa-insanity-201112
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sys on December 23, 2011, 12:09:31 AM
x-ray

how sensitive?  what would they pick up/miss?

my guess would be reptiles

close.  maybe some rodents or something, depends on some info from saul i'm waiting on.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sys on December 23, 2011, 12:24:01 AM
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2011/12/tsa-insanity-201112

should be mandatory reading for all americans.  i'd like to read his thoughts on cops too.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: stunted on December 25, 2011, 02:17:57 AM
What is the scoop on neck pillows

I must know asap!
unacceptable for anything other than international flights.

Does it help get rid of that sore neck?  Or should I just buy a lot of xanax?  Or both? :drool: :drool: :drool: :zzz:

I'll field this one...

Xanex is a must.  A MUST. 

The reality of the neck pillow is that is ends up forcing your head forward a bit...kinda uncomfortable.  I put it on my neck sideways and just lean that direction.  Xanax takes care of the rest.  Also, a Woodford or three on top of the Xanax is also effective.  Travel safe.

Did try out a neck pillow.  It seemed to work ok, however as its narrower than a normal pillow, there is more pressure where your head rests.  I envision the optimal neck pillow to have something protruding curved pad so the area your head rests is larger.

I ended up leaving it on when I went pee, and it fell onto the floor.  Will give neck pillows another shot.  Did not find any xanax.  Will accept PMs from dealers.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: fatty fat fat on December 25, 2011, 05:34:02 AM
1 mg alprazolam and you are done. it's amazing.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 25, 2011, 02:05:28 PM
1 mg alprazolam and you are done. it's amazing.

Off label use.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 17, 2013, 09:20:04 AM
Ask the gate/desk people a million questions.  Just wander around asking anyone who will listen random questions and talking to themselves. 
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on December 17, 2013, 09:34:32 AM
Ask the gate/desk people a million questions.  Just wander around asking anyone who will listen random questions and talking to themselves.

had two ladies on my flight at 8 yesterday morning talk the entire time. they showed up at 6:30 for the flight and clucked away. the lights were completely out on the plane and everyone was sleeping except these two and me (sitting a row behind them). they weren't just whispering either, I could have heard them 20 rows back talking about office gossip...
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on December 17, 2013, 10:15:42 AM
talking: simply dumb
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 17, 2013, 11:56:10 AM
Also, what % of stories people on plane tell about themselves or kids are complete bullshit?  Lady in front of me told her seat mates she went to Yale law school, in Hartford CT
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: AbeFroman on December 17, 2013, 12:10:38 PM
Also, what % of stories people on plane tell about themselves or kids are complete bullshit?  Lady in front of me told her seat mates she went to Yale law school, in Hartford CT

Never been to CT but isn't everything like a 10 minute drive from each other?
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: HerrSonntag on December 17, 2013, 01:14:14 PM
Also, what % of stories people on plane tell about themselves or kids are complete bullshit?  Lady in front of me told her seat mates she went to Yale law school, in Hartford CT

Never been to CT but isn't everything like a 10 minute drive from each other?
Like an hour drive in traffic
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 17, 2013, 01:31:17 PM
A Yale grad would die before saying they lived in Hartford.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sys on December 17, 2013, 03:32:02 PM
talking: simply dumb

 :love:
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: The1BigWillie on December 17, 2013, 03:48:42 PM
My dad takes his shoes off as soon as he gets his lap belt on.   :sdeek:

Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Headinjun on December 17, 2013, 10:47:11 PM
So why is it cool and fun to meet folks at the airport lounge but when we hit the plane it's time to STFU???

Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: sys on December 17, 2013, 10:56:03 PM
So why is it cool and fun to meet folks at the airport lounge but when we hit the plane it's time to STFU???

because your victim can't escape.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: michigancat on December 17, 2013, 11:08:39 PM
I don't like talking to people in lounges either but good grief bring some earplugs/headphones if you need to sleep you rubes.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on December 18, 2013, 08:46:29 AM
don't know where this belongs...

elite flyer types:

the guy sitting next to me on the plane was some sort of airline worker. he was dressed in street clothes and just had a backpack. inside the backpack, he pulled out a sheet of paper that had the flight number and a bunch of categories he was rating 1-5, like the condition of the cabin, the condition of the bathroom, how polite the crew was, etc. i was on southwest but the piece of paper didn't say southwest on it so i thought maybe he works for the FAA or some other organization. then at the end of the flight, he pulled out an identical piece of paper to see which flight he was on next. anyone know anything about this? i was gonna ask him what was up but i didn't wanna blow his cover or something...
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: AbeFroman on December 18, 2013, 09:23:19 AM
Secret shopper?
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: mocat on December 18, 2013, 09:26:25 AM
People who stand up as soon as the plane gets to the gate. What are you doing hunched over underneath the baggage compartment in the 30th row for fifteen minutes? Just wait
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Headinjun on December 18, 2013, 01:26:40 PM
don't know where this belongs...

elite flyer types:

the guy sitting next to me on the plane was some sort of airline worker. he was dressed in street clothes and just had a backpack. inside the backpack, he pulled out a sheet of paper that had the flight number and a bunch of categories he was rating 1-5, like the condition of the cabin, the condition of the bathroom, how polite the crew was, etc. i was on southwest but the piece of paper didn't say southwest on it so i thought maybe he works for the FAA or some other organization. then at the end of the flight, he pulled out an identical piece of paper to see which flight he was on next. anyone know anything about this? i was gonna ask him what was up but i didn't wanna blow his cover or something...

You should have reported him. 

The 9/11 hijackers did the same thing
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 18, 2013, 01:27:46 PM
People who stand up as soon as the plane gets to the gate. What are you doing hunched over underneath the baggage compartment in the 30th row for fifteen minutes? Just wait

rough ridin' this. 
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: slobber on December 18, 2013, 08:19:06 PM

People who stand up as soon as the plane gets to the gate. What are you doing hunched over underneath the baggage compartment in the 30th row for fifteen minutes? Just wait

rough ridin' this.
standing up is one thing, getting their luggage out is another, but those dumbasses that try to pass several seats in front of them and eff up the entire deboarding process?-well they can suck an entire full and overflowing bag of dicks.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 18, 2013, 10:39:39 PM

People who stand up as soon as the plane gets to the gate. What are you doing hunched over underneath the baggage compartment in the 30th row for fifteen minutes? Just wait

rough ridin' this.

Spoken like a true short person.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on December 19, 2013, 09:19:09 AM

People who stand up as soon as the plane gets to the gate. What are you doing hunched over underneath the baggage compartment in the 30th row for fifteen minutes? Just wait

rough ridin' this.

Spoken like a true short person.

yup.  i'm tall.  standing up for any length of time is infinitely more comfortable than cramming my body into a coach seat. 
so shut your rough ridin' midget mouths. 
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: mocat on December 19, 2013, 09:19:55 AM
well you look stupid and you make everyone uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on December 19, 2013, 09:20:14 AM
well you look stupid and you make everyone uncomfortable.

not just on an airplane
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 19, 2013, 09:20:55 AM

People who stand up as soon as the plane gets to the gate. What are you doing hunched over underneath the baggage compartment in the 30th row for fifteen minutes? Just wait

rough ridin' this.


Spoken like a true short person.

yup.  i'm tall.  standing up for any length of time is infinitely more comfortable than cramming my body into a coach seat. 
so shut your rough ridin' midget mouths.

Then fly first class dirtbag.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on December 19, 2013, 09:44:56 AM
the good news about being bigger than inbred midgets like you is that i can do what i want
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on December 19, 2013, 09:47:27 AM
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man, that guy standing up is really pissing me off.  but.  there's nothing i can do about it which also pisses me off.  oh well. 

Quote
honey, quit staring at him.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 19, 2013, 09:55:45 AM
Quote
Why is that guy standing up?  His neck is bent over at a weird angle.  That can't be comfortable.  I feel sorry for him.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: mocat on December 19, 2013, 11:37:26 AM
what i'm really getting at is when you're in the aisle seat and the ancient lady (or super tall BBS'r) right next to you stands up as soon as the plane comes to a stop and just stands there all bent over, which makes you feel uncomfortable because they just look at you like "aren't you going to stand up and go into the aisle and get your crap?" but you can't because everybody is not going to fit into the aisle at once, and you can't start moving for another 12 minutes at least. so just sit tight and stop being such a spaz
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: pissclams on December 19, 2013, 11:44:49 AM
i sit in the aisle seat and i stand in the aisle between the overheads. i would never stand below the overhead.  boom, mocat and i are great irl buds again.
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 19, 2013, 11:53:54 AM
what i'm really getting at is when you're in the aisle seat and the ancient lady (or super tall BBS'r) right next to you stands up as soon as the plane comes to a stop and just stands there all bent over, which makes you feel uncomfortable because they just look at you like "aren't you going to stand up and go into the aisle and get your crap?" but you can't because everybody is not going to fit into the aisle at once, and you can't start moving for another 12 minutes at least. so just sit tight and stop being such a spaz
the other one thats annoying that I've had happen a couple of times is the guy who's bag is in the back but he decides to sit in the front and then at the end of the flight tries to walk at the back while everyone is standing up in the aisle.. guess what you aren't rough ridin' crocodile dundee pal
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: mocat on December 19, 2013, 11:57:52 AM
i sit in the aisle seat and i stand in the aisle between the overheads. i would never stand below the overhead.  boom, mocat and i are great irl buds again.

standing in the aisle is acceptable. i'm just talking about the bent over freakazoids under the baggage looking all anxious
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Tobias on December 19, 2013, 12:01:58 PM
i sit in the aisle seat and i stand in the aisle between the overheads. i would never stand below the overhead.  boom, mocat and i are great irl buds again.

standing in the aisle is acceptable. i'm just talking about the bent over freakazoids under the baggage looking all anxious

sometimes if i'm not in any hurry i'll just kick it in my seat and leave at the very end, because these freakazoids clearly need it more than i do
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 19, 2013, 12:03:40 PM
how about that last scene in crocodile dundee, tho

 :D
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 19, 2013, 12:10:16 PM
One time this lady couldn't wait for me to get my back and was like pushing her away around me and I asked her "where's the fire?"
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 22, 2013, 12:56:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NvgLkuEtkA
Title: Re: Things traveling public does that is simply dumb
Post by: Tobias on December 22, 2013, 01:03:15 PM
reposting this from trim's twitter, because.

Quote
Trim ?@TrimGoEMAW 3h
Guess who's struggling with how airports work.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BcGWrHfCEAAgJ8I.jpg)