RTW trip of the year! JL/SQ/EK Suites, Four Seasons, Park Hyatt, IC, Bali Villas
Apr 3, 2015, 10:48 am
#32
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Apr 3, 2015, 11:13 am
#33
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"The gate agent scanned my boarding pass and said, “no, because this is a free ticket”. Listen b****, it’s an award ticket, and it’s a positioning flight for a $10,000 flight tomorrow. Miles aren’t free. Miles are like money in that both are earned and that I earn more of both in a month than you in a year."
+1
I usually relish sarcasm and hate political correctness. But when your "character" calls a woman a "b****" (for any reason, not to mention the stupid, elitist one provided here), tosses around super-elitist sentiments and otherwise acts like a jerk, your persona is really insulting to all sorts of folks. If you used racial epithets under the guise of your "character" - calling that gate agent by the N word, for instance - it would obviously be way out of line. You're pretty much doing the equivalent here.
I realize that on some level you're simply trying to be funny and entertaining. But sorry, simply adopting a persona doesn't mean you're not responsible for the trash you're posting.
I agree. That gate agent probably likes their job and what they do. That should be respected and not by how much money they make. I personally think they should make more. Who cares how much you make and how many miles you have as it doesn't determine your worthiness. Not sure why you have to resort to name calling.
You have some great pictures but I had to stop reading as the crass language and name calling to others continued has put me off. Enjoy your travels.
You have some great pictures but I had to stop reading as the crass language and name calling to others continued has put me off. Enjoy your travels.
I was immediately put off by "do you know how much money I make" and the insinuation "I'm chinese and know history, those japanese are silly people"
This guy has the same attitude and language as those "entitled chinese elitists" he mocks.
Way to reinforce flyertalk stereotypes.
This guy has the same attitude and language as those "entitled chinese elitists" he mocks.
Way to reinforce flyertalk stereotypes.
I realize that on some level you're simply trying to be funny and entertaining. But sorry, simply adopting a persona doesn't mean you're not responsible for the trash you're posting.
Last edited by Thunderroad; Apr 3, 2015 at 11:36 am
Apr 3, 2015, 12:47 pm
#35
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Is subconscious misogyny better than conscious elitism? The gate agent isn't a woman.
I usually relish sarcasm and hate political correctness. But when your "character" calls a woman a "b****" (for any reason, not to mention the stupid, elitist one provided here), tosses around super-elitist sentiments and otherwise acts like a jerk, your persona is really insulting to all sorts of folks.
Last edited by TOMFORD; Apr 5, 2015 at 6:19 pm
Apr 3, 2015, 1:37 pm
#36
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TR has two purposes, informational and entertainment value. I think APG has both. Get over it people. If you guys are so sensitive, don't watch TV or R rated movies.
"Miles aren't free. Miles are like money in that both are earned."
A lot of people and airline industry employees think miles are free.
"Miles aren't free. Miles are like money in that both are earned."
A lot of people and airline industry employees think miles are free.
Apr 3, 2015, 4:39 pm
#37
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TR has two purposes, informational and entertainment value. I think APG has both. Get over it people. If you guys are so sensitive, don't watch TV or R rated movies.
"Miles aren't free. Miles are like money in that both are earned."
A lot of people and airline industry employees think miles are free.
"Miles aren't free. Miles are like money in that both are earned."
A lot of people and airline industry employees think miles are free.
Apr 3, 2015, 6:47 pm
#38
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TR has two purposes, informational and entertainment value. I think APG has both. Get over it people. If you guys are so sensitive, don't watch TV or R rated movies.
"Miles aren't free. Miles are like money in that both are earned."
A lot of people and airline industry employees think miles are free.
"Miles aren't free. Miles are like money in that both are earned."
A lot of people and airline industry employees think miles are free.
Apr 3, 2015, 6:49 pm
#39
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Don't ever apologize for being you, or your alter-persona.
And guess what, people who want to read your report will continue on, and those who are "offended" can move right along.
Keep it up and don't change what you've been doing
Apr 3, 2015, 8:41 pm
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One of these days, people will have a sense of humor.
Don't ever apologize for being you, or your alter-persona.
And guess what, people who want to read your report will continue on, and those who are "offended" can move right along.
Keep it up and don't change what you've been doing
Don't ever apologize for being you, or your alter-persona.
And guess what, people who want to read your report will continue on, and those who are "offended" can move right along.
Keep it up and don't change what you've been doing
This PC business has gone too far . If I don't like what I see on TV I change the channel or turn it off. likewise on FT.
What people do not understand is one cannot REPROGRAM a person. So what is the use of putting down a person ?
Apr 4, 2015, 5:39 am
#41
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One of these days, people will have a sense of humor.
Don't ever apologize for being you, or your alter-persona.
And guess what, people who want to read your report will continue on, and those who are "offended" can move right along.
Keep it up and don't change what you've been doing
Don't ever apologize for being you, or your alter-persona.
And guess what, people who want to read your report will continue on, and those who are "offended" can move right along.
Keep it up and don't change what you've been doing
Apr 4, 2015, 8:05 am
#43
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Upon returning, I wrapped up the end of the work week with a video walk-around of the room, here is the beautiful Four Seasons hotel with the magnificent view of the Shanghai skyline. Although it’s from the “wrong” side, it still has plenty of flavor.
http://youtu.be/FtGGx2szJnI
http://youtu.be/FtGGx2szJnI