Originally Posted by
xenole
Probably because you're right at the front and ahead of everyone else so are that bit better than them!
At least back in cattle class, you can be safe in the knowledge that if the plane crashes nose first, whichever "rich smug git
" is up front, he/she'll probably be the first to go whilst you'll outlive them.
Age old question: Is it better to go so fast that you don't even know what hit you or have a few more milliseconds of panic.