Heavy SeatMates on Planes
 

The last time I flew Boston to Atlanta on Delta, the plane being I believe a 727, an overweight woman sat next to me, and it was almost impossible to keep the arm rest in place; but I refused to offer to push it back out of the way because my space was MY space. Does anyone else feel this way?

Troll alert. Do not answer!

Wow Elsie! How did you ever survive that torturous 2 1/2 hours out of your whole life?!

Elsie: Does Delta even fly 727's? If this is a troll thing, it's pretty boring, and promises to fall under its own weight. Can't you think up anything more interesting to post?

Delta does not fly 727s. Go crawl back under your bridge you ugly, dispicable troll.

Elsie: I am that fat woman who was seated next to you. Just wanted you to know that I gained weight just for that plane trip so that I could make you miserable. I have since lost the weight but am willing to gain it back the next time I sit next to you..

Troll Help, <BR> <BR>Can someone explain to me what this troll reference is all about? Is it someone who just creates fake posts to stir up trouble?

Does anyone wish to tell Elsie ... you're the weakest link ... g'bye?

Elsie: <BR> <BR>She should have pinned you in your seat and feigned a very deep sleep when you wanted to get up and go to the bathroom!

Put the fatties in baggage.

HelpMe: Yes, you have the basic idea of what a "troll" is. However, most internet-types believe the word comes from the practice of fisherman that drag bait or lures behind their boat and sit back and wait for the fish to bite, this process is called "trolling". Therefore a posting on an internet discussion group which is seemingly only written to stir up trouble ("bites" from other posters)is called a troll. It has nothing to do with monsters who live under bridges. So, from this thread we have at least learned 3 things: 1) the internet background behind the word "troll", 2)Delta does not fly 727s, and 3) it IS possible for L to end a post without saying "ciau".

Yes, Expert, it's possible to end w/o ciau, but difficult w/o ciao. But perhaps I was in a rut.

hey expert - <BR>that may be where the word troll came from. it just might be possible for L to end a post without ciao. but I can say for a fact, unequivically, without a doubt and up your know-it-all butt. . . . that Delta does fly 727's. Other than being the PIC (that's pilot in command to you not-so-expert, expert) of a 727 before I retired, I can visually see 5 or 6 a day flying in and out of Washington DC. Can't comment on if they go the Boston to Atlanta route, and I certainly won't defend what is probably a troll post, but I just wanted to point out that giving out false information is no better than posting a fake message. <BR>goodbye <BR>

Here's a little proof for you if my word isn't good enough: <BR> <BR>http://www.delta.com/travel/maps_gui...-200/index.jsp <BR> <BR>

I said I BELIEVED it was a 727 (and still do). This was a year or so ago, and Delta may have stopped flying that plane on that route since then, I'm not sure. And this is definitely not a troll post - happened to me, happens to people every day!

Elsie, You should have offered her a Big Mac if she moved her seat. If that didnt do it, throw in a chocolate sundae as well. Keep offering her more food until she gave up her seat.

Elsie, this poor woman is probably posting on another board that she had to suffer on a 727 next to a miserable bitch.

ps - Sorry for the B word. I couldn't help it and it's most assuredly deserved, I think.

Elsie-You are a pathetic excuse for a human being. People like you should take the bus....

Elsie, <BR> <BR>You have a legitimate complaint. I just flew from Florida to Hawaii and was seated next to a very heavy person the entire trip. He moved the arm rest and was way into my seat most of the trip. It was very uncomfortable but I don't know what the answer is. He didn't choose to make me miserable and I certainly do NOT believe that obese people should have to pay for two seats but I also think that I should recieve a WHOLE seat when I just shelled out a thousand bucks for one. I wish someone could figure this one out fairly.

If you take up two seats, than you should pay for two seats!

I took up THREE seats once ! Not because I'm huge ( well, I AM but that wasn't the reason ). The two seats next to me were empty so I put the armrests up & LAY DOWN in 'coach'. I STILL couldn't sleep ! Should I have paid for three seats or asked for compensation for the missed ZZZZ's ?

Ironically, this site is a perfect example of sleep deprivation effects, but it put me to sleep. Elsie, was there something else about this woman that caught your attention? I'm from Atlanta ... we don't normally act that way ... I take it you were just an interloper on a visit to the Phoenix of the South. Ciao

Elsie the merd and Janet, let me finally confess. We waited until we knew you had booked flights and then found a hefty actress who would be willing to sit next to you. We thought it was time to show you that not everything is perfect when you travel by plane. We've similarly placed Camryn Mannheim, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti, and any number of others of similar stature. The next time you travel, we'll be putting you next to a baby with an ear infection. After that, it will be your future mother in law. Why not post your troll now and beat the rush?

While I sympathize with fat people, I don't feel I should suffer after I've paid for a seat. <BR> <BR>Sorry, but I would NEVER raise the arm rest to accomodate a fat person...especially on a long flight. <BR> <BR>And while we are at it, how do you feal about sitting next to people whose culture does not require the use of deoderant? <BR>

DIE troll DIE. This is just about the oldest argument on this forum. Let it GO! people! There's not a single thing anyone can say that hasn't been said 1000 times before. It's a dumb subject that brings out the dumb people.

I find that the extra flab on fat people on planes makes a great place to store extra magazines and peanut bags.

When I'm stuck sharing part of my seat (because the arm rest is up) with the lard-ass next to me, I'll just pull it back down into place. If fatty gives me any lip, then I usually rip a few farts and threaten to do so for the rest of the flight....they usually bring that armrest down pretty fast!

topper, are you, by any chance, a policeman in Britain? *L*

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