I have had several times in the past that FA's would read the connecting gates and laugh, I don't recall a time when it wasn't me doing the connection
This week, I am just going to be honest with my seat mate, and see if I can get them to turn and not talk to me the rest of the flight....
This should be interesting if I am asked on ORD_LAX where I am going. I can proudly answer SJU or MCI, depending on your definition of destination...