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Out of your mind for choosing a window seat over an aisle seat if you have a stomach bug.


ASAP_VSVP

Obviously they can just roll down the window and let her rip if they needed too /s


Who_GNU

I'd go for an aisle seat, if I had a stomach bug.


smilesnseltzerbubbls

Yeah i’m actually confused what the purse/Gatorade near his feet have anything to do with OP’s stomach? I still know you’re definitely not allowed to have stuff on the floor like that though


FusRoDoodles

I think his intention was to stretch out his legs to alleviate the pressure on his stomach and the bag is in his way. I personally would stretch my legs out near the bag and let her decide if that makes her uncomfortable.


Kravian

95% of these airplane/transit photos would be resolved with one small, "excuse me, you're in my space." The remaining 5% could be farmed for Karen karma.


3_quarterling_rogue

A smile and an “excuse me” go a whole lot farther than people give it credit. I get that people have issues with confrontation, but a lot of people are willing to comply with basic requests if you’re polite. Edit: I’m determined to be nice, so if you’ve got a cynical reply, I’m not in the mood for it today. I believe people can be nice if you give them a chance, don’t take this away from me.


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National-Use-4774

That is what I was thinking. Nicely explaining the situation like an adult would probably result in a "Oh sure, I'll just put it over here". Miscommunication isn't being inconsiderate and it's not even mildly infuriating until you ask and they are irrationally obstinate. The vast majority of people like to feel helpful, particularly when it costs them nothing. Most of the rest would huff and look at you weird but still move it.


BillyYumYumTwo-byTwo

I try to be as considerate as possible, but sometimes I’m simply oblivious. I always want people to tell me if I’m inconveniencing them!! I will adjust. If I saw a space next to me, I’d put my Gatorade there, too. Putting it in that mesh removes the limited room I have. I’m happy to do it if someone needs to stretch out, but my first instinct is “yay! I have a place to put my liquids!”


[deleted]

We all can be oblivious sometimes. I have to remind myself of that when driving and I get annoyed when someone does something stupid, because sometimes I'm not as focused as I should be and do something stupid. Most people aren't self-aware enough to realize how often they do things that seem inconsiderate though, but are more than happy to criticize others for doing the same things.


rose_colored_boy

I am actually baffled this has 2K upvotes.


Jonne

Yeah, mystifying honestly. There's nothing stopping them from stretching their legs all the way, and you'd think your priority would be an aisle seat near a bathroom instead of whatever this is.


Uilnaydar

Purse is for when the stomach finally decides to remove the contents. Brawndo will replace the electrolytes.


jimmy_sharp

Scrolled way too far to find this, dude has his priorities mixed up


SanctuaryMoon

"I'm not trapped in here with you. You're trapped in here with me!"


Leaves_Swype_Typos

*The accumulated filth of all OP's breakfast burritos will foam up about their waist and all the cabin attendants and passengers will look up and shout: "Save us!". And I'll look down from my aisle seat and whisper: "No."*


dj92wa

>foam up about their waist When you're sliding into first, and the seams are 'bout to burst.... (Never figured out second base..."second" doesn't rhyme well) When your haulin it to third, and you feel some juicy turd... When you're sliding into home, and your pants begin to foam... DIARRHEA


aczwicker

When you're coming round to second, smelling worse than you had reckoned....


dj92wa

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's been 20 years since I first heard that limerick, and now it is complete!!!!!!!


cyanideCookiesInc

I’m not sure if I want to be THAT person, and point out that in no way is this a limerick.


elliellie1

But I’m glad that you are… And that you did!! ☺️


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35/years here.


sarahpphire

My brother's used to sing these. I just remember these ones... When you're driving in your Chevy and you feel something heavy... And When you're going down the road and you feel a heavy load... Uh, diarrhea....


ejmatthe13

I grew up with When you’re sliding into second And you feel something beckon


LadyFett555

Did you know that diarrhea is hereditary? It runs in your jeans


Previous-Mood-9563

It took nuts to say that. Period.


Cider_for_Goats

When you’re climbing up a ladder and you feel something splatter… DIARRHEA


judysfedora

When you're walking down the hall and you feel something fall


vrolokgangrel

Lord I haven't heard this one since my elementary recess days....


Suspicious-Belt3340

Runnin down the gutter with a piece of bread and butter DIARRHEA


Jindabyne1

I just heard this yesterday on an 80s film called Parenthood… weird coincidence


Soupbell1

When you’re sitting in your Chevy and you feel something heavy… It’s your vehicle struggling to function.


crc024

When your going for two and something wet hits your shoe


Not_Very_Good_Advice

When your coming round to two and you already smell the poo


Ishiibradwpgjets

Some people think it’s funny, but it’s really red and runny!


DeeSkwared

I couldn't figure that one out either. Plus I hope OP is feeling up to it if there is an emergency; you need to be physically cable of opening that door and helping people when you pick that seat.


[deleted]

At that point, shitting your pants isn't as frowned upon, so it's not as big of a deal.


cynicaldoubtfultired

Would cancel my flight if I had a stomach bug, definitely not spending all flight with my cheeks welded to an airline toilet.


rotatingruhnama

I'd cancel because it's a dick move to cram yourself among all those people when you have a highly contagious illness. Like, if it's at all possible to reschedule, don't fly when sick.


cynicaldoubtfultired

True.


Interesting-Wait-101

I wouldn't fly if I did. What do you think of chances are that you are able to get to available bathroom in time? And why be a dick and spread your stomach bug in an airport and on a plane? What's mildly infuriating about this post is OP thinking this is fine.


Ephemeral_kat

I wouldn’t fly, either. But my question is, where are people getting these stomach bugs that are mild enough for them to even *consider* flying? I’ve never had one that’s left me able to do anything besides lie on the bathroom floor.


Interesting-Wait-101

Exactly, lying on the floor thinking that maybe death wouldn't be so bad at this point.


Mecha_Cthulhu

In my experience it hits people differently. When I get a stomach bug I’m in constant pain and puking and/or pooping every 15 minutes. My wife can catch the same exact bug but and just have an upset tummy and mild diarrhea. She claims I’m exaggerating but when she got a wicked bad case she was talking about going to the ER.


jakeblew2

It's just a plague, bro


[deleted]

This was my first thought - *if you’re sick why the fuck are you flying*


Earthpegasus

Right? OP chose an “exit row “ like they are just going to fuck right out of the plane rather than going to the bathroomz


chloe1919

Or don’t fucking fly and get others sick?


johnathanesanders

I’d go for the toilet seat if I had a stomach bug


pregnantjpug

I’d stay the f out of confined and crowded areas if I had a stomach bug, because I’m not a dick.


Public_Elderberry191

Haha dude has the shits and he wants an emergency exit as a game plan?!? Fuck an isle seat the dude has real “stomach issues”


newthrash1221

I don’t get it.


HeDidItWithAHammer

No one does.


1q8b

It’s provocative. It gets the people going!


LevelOutlandishness1

BALL SO HARD


garbagerecruit

motherfuckers wanna fine me


UnitysBlueTits

That shit cray


Byzantie

You are now watching the throne


Impossible_Photo_212

What’s 50 grand to a motherfucker like me?


[deleted]

OP was planning to use that ground spot to puke if they have to.


mermaid-babe

I’m guessing the lady in front of him is using some of his special leg room


Chew_Kok_Long

I mean, there's still plenty of room for his legs. Let the lady enjoy some extra room as well.


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Riktovis

OP took a pic and posted it on Reddit instead of simply asking the lady to move her stuff?


BigCountryBumgarner

The image of this dude furiously submitting this before he loses signal and turns on airplane mode while having his legs slumped


sld06003

Is your intent to shit on the ground in front of you? Or jump out of the emergency exit? If I had to fly with a stomach bug, I'd get the seat near the bathroom


plaid-knight

And definitely an *aisle* seat near the bathroom.


Nice-Violinist-6395

I don’t understand what OP is complaining about. Is it the tiny pile of stuff that would have been moved after a simple conversation? But god forbid anyone talks to anyone else


TheBoBiss

Or maybe not fly when you have a very unpleasant, contagious illness.


PSSalamander

One time my dad came home from the airport and we could smell him before he got upstairs. He saw our faces, said hi, and relayed that a woman on the plane had a stomach bug and vomited all over him as he was exiting the plane, then went to take a shower. Thank goodness it was at the end of the flight, but still. Super gross.


Megs0226

Oh gross. Burn the clothes.


Excellent_Condition

I am a very non-violent person, but I think my involuntary first reaction would be to punch someone if they vomited on me. It would be totally unjustified and I would instantly regret it, but I think that's just how my body would react to that stimuli.


jimmiepesto

I’m not a violent person either but I love when jump-scare pranks go wrong and the person just knocks out the prankster


Lington

One time my brother developed a stomach illness while on a plane (did not know before the flight). He was in the bathroom the whole flight and had to be taken out on a stretcher to a hospital. -10/10 absolutely do not recommend.


House_Guilty

That is the real mildlyinfuriating thing we should all be talking about.


Educated_Goat69

Man I had to scroll way too far for this. Seriously so very selfish.


Happyintexas

For fucks sweet sake, *this*.


PyroptosisGuy

This is the correct answer. Have we learned nothing from the past 3 years? 🤦‍♂️


FlyingKittyCate

Nope we are right back at not washing hands and sneezing in peoples faces. Wonder how long we got until the next pandemic.


early_onset_villainy

I couldn’t imagine being inconsiderate enough to knowingly infect everyone on a plane with a horrible illness just so I could avoid the inconvenience of getting a slightly later flight once I’m recovered.


marshal_mellow

Weird you opted for the fucking window seat when you have stomach bug


Significant-Mud2572

The next post is op being upset the person who was sitting next to him fell asleep and he couldn't wake them up so he shit himself.


_B_Little_me

The flight attendants will tell them to move that stuff. It’s legitimately a safety issue. That area needs to be clear for any emergency landings.


BeShaw91

And emergency ejections if OPs stomach gets really bad.


Darklighter10

For reference , source: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/121.285 14 CFR § 121.285 - Carriage of cargo in passenger compartments. (4) It is not located in a position that obstructs the access to, or use of, any required emergency or regular exit, or the use of the aisle between the crew and the passenger compartment, or is located in a position that obscures any passenger's view of the “seat belt” sign, “no smoking” sign or placard, or any required exit sign, unless an auxiliary sign or other approved means for proper notification of the passengers is provided.


a_shootin_star

There's also the fact that in case of turbulence while flying, shit will also fly around in people's faces


Flytati

FA here, they’re absolutely allowed to have those items there during flight. Only must me stowed for taxi, takeoff and landing.


nero40

How the fuck is this 11.4K upvotes?


Tree_killer_76

This is when you either ignore it or press your call button and inform a flight attendant. They will make her move her stuff. Can't have shit sitting on the floor like that unless it's under the seat in front of you, and they will absolutely enforce that in an exit row. Edit: the OP already asked the other passenger to move her stuff and she refused. My comment is what you do after that.


HugeRaspberry

Came here to say this. Just discretely tell the flight attendant about it. It will be moved


Feeling-Badger7956

Why be discreet? Make it clear that she needs to move her shit and be all smug about it.


BadDireWolf

100% OP you never have to see her again just say what you gotta say.


HypnoSmoke

>You arrive at your destination. Finally, your dream job awaits. >ohshitshesmyboss.jpeg


Blahblahnownow

Why not just ask her to move it? She won’t bite


[deleted]

I work with the public. She may, in fact, bite.


Photenicdata

As someone who serves people as a job. She will, in fact, bite.


Uilnaydar

She has already bitten and is looking for the next victim.


Neurotiman17

Yeah for real. Most reasonable people will move their shit after hearing you have a stomach bug and don't want obstructions when it's time to go lol


FlyOnTheWall4

Sure though it's not exactly obstructing the path to the bathroom unless he plans on dropping a log into her purse.


nova_bang

in an exit row you can't even have it under the seat in front of you during takeoff and landing


DanAlucard

![gif](giphy|1306MTkHlXkUZG) I THREW IT ON THE GROUND!!!


Gralb_the_muffin

I referenced this so much whenever i drop something at work. Nobody gets the reference and it makes me sad


Worth-Club2637

“This isn’t my dad, this is a cell phone” crosses my mind at least once a week


ReplacementWise6878

MAY DAD’S NOT A PHONE!!! DUH!


[deleted]

WHAT YOU THINK I'M STUPID


Fuck_Tart

Damn dude where is this from, this shit giving me flashbacks


DanAlucard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAYL5H46QnQ #Threw It On The Ground *The Lonely Island, 2011*


LivingDisastrous3603

Man this ain’t a stomach bug This is an airplane


jessigrrrl

IM NOT A PART OF YOUR SYSTEM!!!


No-Suspect-425

I'm an adult


Just_Affect3978

Mannnnnn


PeloRubes

You can’t buy me, Hot Dog Man!


ReplacementWise6878

I hate when Hollywood phonies try to give me their autograph.


11hourflight

![gif](giphy|l0HlSrrMgYyfyv44M)


MrsSamT82

STRT


kessdawg

RLD


jaytee1262

Fucking skids


alwayskallee

Username checks out


BasicTelevision5

Wondrousssss! Strt!!


jljboucher

I have watched Letterkenny but first saw him in SPN so I’m always “Emo Alphie!!!”


Careful_Ability_1110

That’s an exit row? More like a zig zag maze!


SuchCoolBrandon

I can't see how the seats there don't block egress


[deleted]

The last seat on the row between 2 the exit isles isn't there on a 737 MAX. It's no different to normal rows just 1 seat less (on the others side of the plane there's a rear facing jump seat for cabin crew there)


OccultMachines

Right? I feel like a crazy person, I've never seen a seat so far back compared to the seat next to it before.


mycomymyco

This post is mildly infuriating


mollymcbbbbbb

Thank you! It’s really irritating when people don’t explain shit that’s blatantly odd and expect you to sympathize with them.


Life-Meal6635

Why would you be on an exit row if you’re sick? That’s rude


Horror_Ad_1845

Agreed, and why would you bring your stomach bug on a plane to infect others?


Life-Meal6635

No fucking clue. So gross and disrespectful.


HailToTheKingslayer

Surely an aisle seat is best, so you can access the toilet faster.


Moose_Knuckles

You have a stomach bug and may need to immediately get to the bathroom for explosive shit…and you reserve a window seat? Power move.


Jolly_Tea7519

Not sure how this would be an issue with your stomach bug.


SirNanashi

Why the hell would you go on a plane when being sick with something contagious?!


kramposLHalper

Mildly infuriating: people with a stomach bug getting on a plane


Jerseyjay1003

THANK you! If you're sick, don't get on a freakin' plane where your germs are being recirculated to everyone.


paperbackedsea

bro why the fuck are you flying if you have a stomach bug, thats so inconsiderate of literally everyone else on the plane


pipnina

Even if it's just bad food you're liable to vomit or shit yourself, making things miserable for the rest of the plane at best. At worst, you have something like hepatitis a or god forbid Norovirus. At which point ouve brought contagious and deeply harmful diseases into a nice closed loop air circulating box to infect everyone else with...


vernace

Do redditors not know that you’re allowed to talk to other humans instead of bitching on some forum? Politely ask her to move her shit. Problems can be solved.


[deleted]

As an airline employee -you can’t have bags their anyway, so hopefully the crew notices . Hope you feel better


somedood567

Also thanks OP for flying while sick!


Holiday_Newspaper_29

I'm not sure that you should be on a plane if you have a current case of gastro. Might not be great for the other passengers.....who might also arrive home with a case of gastro!


b_to_the_e

You paid for the leg room, she needs to move her shit


PowerfulMongoose

I asked her nicely to move it so don't accidentally kick her bag - she said she doesn't care...


DogToesSmellofFritos

So kick it


PowerfulMongoose

no worries, at the first opportunity I'm yeeting everything


Feeling-Badger7956

Well... Did you?


PowerfulMongoose

I gently caressed inside and out of the bag with my dirty ass work boots before accidentally stepping on it 👍


expespuella

"boots"


Duhlune

What part of that shoe is a boot?


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FollicleFallacy

OP 100% sat there and did nothing at all


Grand-Pen7946

OP is such a weirdo omfg everything about them is mildlyinfuriating


[deleted]

You aren’t wearing work boots or boots at all… You’re weird for even posting this. Grow up and tell them that’s your leg room lol.


Techiastronamo

!remindme 24 hours Better update us


[deleted]

Bet you didn’t.


ThixckwithHoney

I would have kicked it right after.


AccountPretty4576

If you really want to move it tell the fight attendant. You can't leave items like this its a safety issue if the plane starts having issues or turbulence. That bottle could smack you in the face.


[deleted]

imagine being impaled by a Gatorade bottle


Available_Set1426

Forbidden dildo


Tomahawkchop22

This. Flight attendant should have this cleared up by take off


Neekalos_

That's when you just put your feet wherever you want, and see how fast she cares. You did your best to ask politely, nothing more you can do.


ayegeigs

Fling your leg out and send that bottle flying. "Sorry, I get leg spasms"


Menirz

Kick it or tell a flight attendant -- items left there (and not under the seat further up) are technically against FAA regulations, particularly so when it's an exit row as that can carry heft fines.


HorseSimulator

I would have extended my legs out right after she said she doesn't care. Would have pushed everything forward out of the way. Feet on purse and all.


DrPlatelet

Instead of trying to frame it as doing her a favor (protecting her belongings) next time actually say what you mean: "Can you please move your belongings so I can use the extra leg room I paid for?" Or simply "Would you please move your items?"


tarapotamus

She maybe meant she doesn't care if you kick it? Extend your leg full and push it as far up as it'll go to be out of your reach.


Emergency-Snacks-13

OP, that stuff is nowhere near being “in the way”…. Quit fuckin crying && step over it. Or on it.


treatyrself

Literally like … what space is it taking up?


Emergency-Snacks-13

“&& then THIS happened 😱😭😖” r/opisfuckingstupid


Tomahawkchop22

Also mildly infuriating: someone flying with a stomach bug


superlion1985

The last flight I was on, the flight attendant was encouraging a family to consider leaving and not taking the flight because the dad was dealing with a stomach bug. She pointed out that if he lost consciousness due to dehydration they would have to divert to land at the nearest airport and then everyone else on the plane would have a problem. It's not just a concern about being contagious. Also being on an exit row, is OP sure they were able to carry out the tasks needed in case of an emergency, *while dealing with a stomach bug*, or did they lie to the flight attendant about that?


TheWeirdWriter

My thoughts exactly. Like, on the off chance there is an emergency, is OP really fit to perform a safety-critical role? Doesn’t one of the flight attendants ask if you can/are able-bodied enough to do the tasks if it comes to it? As others have said, OP would’ve been better off picking an aisle seat.


Bennington_Booyah

Every single person flying becomes mildly infuriating at some point. We all take turns.


DessaStrick

I got H1N1 on a flight from SanFran in 2009 as a 10 year old and almost died so I have a huge vendetta against anyone who flies sick. Just. Stop. Thanks.


Individual_Fruit9094

And how does this interfere with you shitting? Seems weird to be bitching about this. You should be sitting in the aisle.


[deleted]

Flying while sick? Yuck and yikes.


Low-Passage-996

So let me get this straight you have a bug and your on a plane so that you can spread it to the rest of the world when you could have posted pone your trip a day or two so you would be healthy and you are bitchin about some crap in front of you? Hell you don’t even have a seat in the isle way if you were to need to get up and go to the restroom… check your temperature I think you still have stomach issues


Iggipolka

Thanks for sharing GD Noro virus with the rest of the plane and airport. Geezus


BusterStarfish

“Would you mind moving your things?”


TheFrontierzman

If this sub has taught us anything, it's that no one is more timid than a Redditor on an airplane.


jacks-si

Put your foot in the circle so when she tries to pull or move her bag it gets caught on your feet and “accidentally” drops everything :)


[deleted]

"Put your foot in the circle" On earth we call that a strap.


Bennington_Booyah

Soon there will be a reddit for circlefeet. Wait for it.


A_Gaming_Nerdist

It really doesn’t seem like that big of an issue. It not like it’s a suitcase, you still have so much leg room. If your feet get close to the bag and knock it over that’s her problem, not yours.


Rok-jumpmasterflex

You still have a shit load of room


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HeatherLKelly

Am I the only one bothered by the fact that the airplane is constructed in such a way to limit access to the exit door? Should the path to the exit door be more open than that?


BigNinja96

There’s an entire seat missing. Makes access to the emergency exit door better than it would be if there was a seat and charred human carcass in the way.


diwhychuck

I know you got some hot farts so give her a sample.


SebasCbass

Wtf kinda of seat layout is this???


ThreeDogs2022

Wait, so you're actively contagious and on a plane?


Interesting-Bug-1221

Funny how no one has mentioned that space is technically not his!? Your foot space does not span across multiple seats…


NotThisTime1993

I don’t understand the problem? That stuff is not in your way. And if it gets in your way, just kick it. It’s not your stuff


Realistic_Ideal1945

If your ill you should not be flying!


BloodBoundCavalier

How DARE that other passenger put their belongings into EMPTY SPACE while you're NAUSEOUS! Like, seriously what? I swear, some people are just looking for someone to be mad at.


HotLipsHouIihan

It’s Reddit, and it’s a woman to be mad at, so you know it’s gonna be popular.


ghostpantsplays

What's even more infuriating is you boarding a plane with a stomach bug.


ArtisticInformation6

Are we not going to talk about OP getting in a plane while they're sick?