These announcements are such a pet peeve to me, more so as an O&D ATL traveller. The reality is if you’re in the back of the plane there are plenty of people towards the front who also have short connections. Also, I preferentially sit on the aisle, which means that I need to get up if someone in the middle or aisle feels they need to get up. Finally, I am an expert at “grab and go,” meaning I am not slowing anyone down. And finally, it feels futile to stay seated when I see the mass of people behind me all trying to get up despite the announcement.

Sorry… this probably belongs in the rants thread.