GLBT Travelers - I'm blaming Flyertalk for having 60,000 people watch me shower

Last March, I made a short little video showing the Emirates A380 First Class shower suite. I thought it would be fun for my friends and other Flyertalk geeks like me to see what it was like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9E-0HB_EiI

The first couple of months it got the expected couple hundred hits. My friends made silly comments and I thought it was over.

Cut to today, the video has just passed 60,000 hits and I receive at least one comment a day. :eek: I'm beginning to think there are people who search for the word "showering" on youtube and don't care about travel at all.

I feel exploited. I feel used. But the media whore inside of me is smiling.

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UPDATE, December 6, 2012:
The video just passed 200,000 hits!! I wish I had monetized the video when YouTube offered! Another video is on its way this March!!!

Hahahaha, how was the water pressure?

Bathroom is a lot more spacious than I imagined. Flowers are a nice touch. Are the showers split along the gender binary or on a first come, first serve basis?

Hahahaha. Great video.

Hahahaha, how was the water pressure?

Bathroom is a lot more spacious than I imagined. Flowers are a nice touch. Are the showers split along the gender binary or on a first come, first serve basis?

Water pressure was fine.

The two showers are used on a first-come-first-served basis. I told the flight attendant that my son and I wanted to shower after the meal. We went at the same time but in different showers.

I'm surprised how big it is (the shower).

I had read somewhere that those A380 had showers so I searched on Google : "A380 Showers" or something like that and got to your video.

I didn't know you were from Flyertalk, but that explains it all :P

Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame.

You can definitely blame FT for #61,004...

:D 61,005!

The comments over on YouTube are more, um, provocative than here :eek:

The comments over on YouTube are more, um, provocative than here :eek:

As the poster of the video, I have the ability to remove "inappropriate" comments. I've had to remove MANY. I hadn't caught that one recently.

The comments over on YouTube are more, um, provocative than here :eek:

I wonder why :D

Showering is probably about the only thing I have not done on a plane so even though I've seen pictures of the 'shower lounge', the video sure makes it really more intimate. I guess I have to add that I never blew dried my hair on a plane either! No video of that? :D

I've experienced it myself and I can say that it's a great amenity after a 14 hour flight. Much better to step off the plane refreshed and into your car after customs, than having to deal with an airport lounge. I've got another trip from JFK-DXB and then onward to PVG and return starting this Sunday, so I'm very much looking forward to it. (Not to mention the Emirates F Suite service is fantastic)

Last March, I made a short little video showing the Emirates A380 First Class shower suite. I thought it would be fun for my friends and other Flyertalk geeks like me to see what it was like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9E-0HB_EiI

The first couple of months it got the expected couple hundred hits. My friends made silly comments and I thought it was over.

Cut to today, the video has just passed 60,000 hits and I receive at least one comment a day. :eek: I'm beginning to think there are people who search for the word "showering" on youtube and don't care about travel at all.

I feel exploited. I feel used. But the media whore inside of me is smiling.

WOW. Perhaps AA will start offering in 2071, if they're still in business.

mmmm... I'm feeling all wet and I didn't even shower myself... :D

mmmm... I'm feeling all wet and I didn't even shower myself... :D

Wah, there. TMI. ;) :eek:

great vid. curiosity got me and had to watch the shower

Now I'm getting scared. The number of hits just passed 70,000. That's over 10,000 hits in just over a week.

WHAT IS GOING ON?

It got picked up by OttersinEmiratesShowers.com?

I watched it. Very informative...the shower looks like the ones at the CitizenM hotel at AMS.

...oh, and I posted an inappropriate comment, which you should leave up to see how many thumbs up it gets. QUICK! GO THERE NOW BEFORE HE TAKES IT DOWN!!>:)

70,947! Let's see if we can get this in TalkMail.

I watched it. Very informative...the shower looks like the ones at the CitizenM hotel at AMS.

...oh, and I posted an inappropriate comment, which you should leave up to see how many thumbs up it gets. QUICK! GO THERE NOW BEFORE HE TAKES IT DOWN!!>:)

Deleted. Quickly. I delete about one inappropriate comment a day. I might want to run for president one day.:cool:

I think I recognize that guy from a pool in PSP at some kinda dodgy hotel. I wonder if it's the same guy?

So I'm curious how often you get hit on by someone watching the video, and if you've ever chatted back or met someone who messaged you via the shower video? I'm thinking of new ways to meet guys, especially guys who love travel!

Now I'm getting scared. The number of hits just passed 70,000. That's over 10,000 hits in just over a week.

WHAT IS GOING ON?

It's a great video for those who haven't had the chance to experience the shower, but I think it also helps thats you are quite handsome;) and especially in a towel!!!!!:D just saying!:D
That might have something to do with the 70,000 hits!

I feel exploited. I feel used. But the media whore inside of me is smiling.

:D ROFL Just say it - you're smiling. :p

I'm surprised how big it is I think so, too ..... but he's wearing a towel, so can't be sure. :D

I remember seeing this video on YouTube, but not sure how I "stumbled" upon it.

Anyway, does the airline provide all the essentials - soap, blanket, shampoo?

I remember seeing this video on YouTube, but not sure how I "stumbled" upon it.

Anyway, does the airline provide all the essentials - soap, blanket, shampoo?

Yes, they give everything. It's a lovely experience.

70,947! Let's see if we can get this in TalkMail.

And this thread is in TalkMail that just arrived.

doesn't hurt that you're hot

I actually saw your video before I saw your post! I wondered who the lucky man was! ;)

Now I'm getting scared. The number of hits just passed 70,000. That's over 10,000 hits in just over a week.

WHAT IS GOING ON?Great video. ^^

To answer your question, around a week or so ago, Erin Burnett on CNN mentioned the Emirates flying shower (I think it was her). That's probably why you go so many hits.

That is awesome. I may have to change airlines.:p

As the poster of the video, I have the ability to remove "inappropriate" comments. I've had to remove MANY. I hadn't caught that one recently.

:-) You clearly missed the ones that were in foreign language.

And this thread is in TalkMail that just arrived.

Which is where I caught it, and since I've stayed next door to olafman before (at the aformentioned PSP Do) I figured I should come out of hibernation and post a hello. Nice to see a number of people I know on the thread...just find that so many other things are going on for us that I don't get to FlyerTalk that much anymore. Hell, we don't get to the airport that much anymore.

Which is where I caught it, and since I've stayed next door to olafman before (at the aformentioned PSP Do) I figured I should come out of hibernation and post a hello. Nice to see a number of people I know on the thread...just find that so many other things are going on for us that I don't get to FlyerTalk that much anymore. Hell, we don't get to the airport that much anymore.

Nice to see you back online! Those PSP Do's were great. Joe really brought us all together.

Near 80k atm :D

Cool to have showers on an airplane.

So I'm curious how often you get hit on by someone watching the video, and if you've ever chatted back or met someone who messaged you via the shower video? I'm thinking of new ways to meet guys, especially guys who love travel!

Pffft.. what do you think Flyertalk is for? ;)

So I'm curious how often you get hit on by someone watching the video, and if you've ever chatted back or met someone who messaged you via the shower video? I'm thinking of new ways to meet guys, especially guys who love travel!

FOR THE RECORD: I've had lots of proposals but have declined all. I'm not sure that a youtube fan is my best starting point!

showers on 380

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvl3nFar_eY


this advert is homophobic :)))))

there should be a guy waiting in the lounge for another guy :)

80176 hits! You are too cute!

The real reason for the popularity is due to your choice to appear on screen wearing just a towel. I'd have assumed that the video would have just been of the shower and the room, but you clearly wanted to show off. Don't deny it! And don't deny that you love the attention. :p

The champers are flowing here in Berkeley, CA today as YouTube reports that my video just hit 200,000!!

I hit the 100,000 mark during the Oscars last February so this means the next 100,000 was in just 10 months.

Seeing the need for such videos, I've booked another Emirates A380 First Class flight to make a companion video for YouTube. Any ideas of what the focus of the second showering video should be? I'd love to bring in a guest star but the attendant makes sure that I don't bring in any guests.

"See you in the Club Class lounge, sweetie"

The champers are flowing here in Berkeley, CA today as YouTube reports that my video just hit 200,000!!

And how many PMs or comments have you received asking to see more? :p

And how many PMs or comments have you received asking to see more? :p

My Flyertalk friends have been very respectful.

It's the ones who post inappropriate comments on YouTube that I have to delete. :)

People see a bit of skin and they get all excited LOL. I am assuming there is someone to clean after you and put flowers in the stall? Was there a line up like when I was in the boy scouts summer camp (a far less glamourous experience)?

Of all the crew positions on the plane, the two lowest are the ladies who clean the showers after each use. The flight attendants make a schedule so no one has to queue up. When it's your turn, the flight attendant comes to your suite and tells you to unclench your hand from your champagne flute and follow her. The attendant shower lady stands outside the Spa Shower suite the entire time you're in there in case you need anything.

I think her secondary purpose is to prevent you from inviting 9 other people in there with you and having the orgy of your life.

I think her secondary purpose is to prevent you from inviting 9 other people in there with you and having the orgy of your life.

In the words of George Takei, "Oh My! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N4vhRiJwFg)"

I thought you looked familiar. Your face, I mean. From around town. :)

Do you know what I like?
I like that your ad has half of the views (219K) that the official EK 380 ad has (405K)!

I think her secondary purpose is to prevent you from inviting 9 other people in there with you and having the orgy of your life.

Assuming there are 9 other gays in First. :p