May 09, 2006

Guest KVETCH!

filed under: Procrastinet Guests

Since my brain seems to have gone completely offline - at least for online purposes, HA! - for the moment, I've solicited a guest entry from Twin C, of the Polenblog. Their site is down for the moment, and C had some Kvetchery to get off his chest, so I've thrown open the doors of Procrastinet to him. Enjoy!

As for me, I've got an absurdly busy month ahead so posting may continue to be sparse. But don't give up on me and I won't give up on you. Deal? Deal!

Welcome Twin C!

I was in Alabama this past weekend, and flew back on Sunday afternoon. Two things annoyed the shit out of me - first of all, since when are you allowed to put full sized suitcases in the overhead compartments of airplanes? Isn't that why they have a bag check? When I bring my small carry-on bag onto a plane, I don't want to take five minutes looking for a space to put it, annoying everyone around me who's trying to sit down, because a bunch of dumb fuckers' elephant sized bags are taking up all the compartments! Check that shit like you're supposed to!

Also, when getting off the plane, if you're in the back of the plane, unless you are giving birth or bleeding to death, SIT YOUR ASS DOWN AND WAIT YOUR TURN TO GET OFF!!!! Don't cut in front of me and the ten rows in front of you!!! If you wanted to get off the plane faster, you should have chosen a seat closer to the front, like I did. Now sit your rude ass down and get out of my and everyone else's way and wait your turn!!!!!

Also, the girl in the cube across from me is asleep, and snoring. I'm really annoyed, but I actually think that I'm just jealous.

Posted by rjt at May 9, 2006 03:17 PM
Comments

First of all, my condolences on being in Alabama, I can't imagine what you've been through.
Second, I agree, luggage for the overhead should be standardized, and no one's overloaded dufflebag that looks like it has been stuffed with puppies should be allowed.
Third, what is the deal with airplane peanuts?
Fourth, to combat in-the-aisle rudeness, remember that in a tight space revenge is easy. Simply give them the armpit as they pass (after all you're just reaching for your bag), or stand on the seat, face the overhead and give them the ass in the face (my bag in the overhead is stuck). Also, spilling your garbage on them as they push past works, especially if there is a child nearby whom you can blame it on (Lily, be careful!). And then there's my favorite, sneezing with a mouthful of food, popcorn works best, because even when you cover most of your face while sneezing, you are still sure to spray those in front of you.
Hope that helps anyone who needs it.
PerJ

Posted by: perj at May 10, 2006 10:39 AM

When you're trapped in the window seat, it's impossible to give anyone the assface, but once you're out, it's a fine weapon to use.

Airline peanuts, pretzels, etc. would be great if you got more than three of them in the bag. JetBlue used to have bigger bags of chips and biscotti and other good stuff - have they done away with those? Their prices are no longer as great as they used to be, either.

Posted by: Twin C at May 10, 2006 05:25 PM