Originally Posted by cheaptom

As soon as I boarded and turned into the aisle, I saw a guy sitting in my 3B aisle seat. As I put my bag in the overhead, I politely said, "I think I have that seat.." He looked really annoyed and said, "I put in for the aisle seat." I assume he got a status upgrade, but he wasn't able to get his preferred seat. He moved over to the window, and I said thanks. He repeated, "I put in for that aisle seat."
Okay, now jump ahead to right after takeoff. He rang the FA button, and the FA came by. My guy says, "I put in for an aisle seat, so can you take my coffee cup for me?" He handed the FA his Starbucks cup to throw away. Bizarre. The FA took it with a smile and said sure. Then my guy points to me and says, "He's gonna have to get up a lot because I have a weak bladder and that's why I put in for an aisle seat. I don't know if he can even hear me." (I had my Bose on but heard him fine). I just said, I'm happy to let you out as often as you need to. The FA mouthed Thank You to me and went away.
Skip ahead 3 hours and the flight landed. My guy did not get up once. His weak bladder held up. Sure enough, he said one last time, "I put in for an aisle seat, so now I have to wait to get off the plane."
This was not a literal DYIWIA, but it sure was close! How dare they give me a free upgrade but NOT give me the seat I wanted!!