From what has been reported so far on FT, how can anyone make an intelligent conclusion about what actually happened when you weren't even there? Let's see the video, let's read witness statements, let's hear from the pilot, from the FA. Lets do a full-scale investigation and actually get to the bottom of this outrage. Of course, you're never gonna get that.
If the incident happened exactly like it's alleged, that is, the passenger made an innocent joke, then the FA Pilot (who has the final decision) made an error. BUT, if all the facts aren't in yet, and the passenger made an inappropriate remark, then the passenger is the jerk for doing that and should be offloaded.
If you don't know what happened, don't try to pretend you're the aviation expert on all matters. Is it even POSSIBLE that we don't have all the facts?
I'm throwing the BS flag on this to everyone who jumped to conclusions with the whole story.. It's embarrassing to even read this.
Someone please tell me the other side of the story