“Do You Know Who I Am?”: The Definitive Thread of DYKWIA Stories
Dec 20, 2016, 6:36 pm
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Dec 20, 2016, 6:50 pm
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Dec 20, 2016, 8:10 pm
#7639
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Why would he? Because she has a vagina instead of a penis and is therefore entitled? 
He does't seem to be the person creating the disturbance...and if it was the wife in FC and the husband creating the scene, nobody would be going on about how she should give up the upgrade to her husband, because that goes against the cultural narrative.
From the description of her, when the FA suggested that she'd get bounced if she didn't get to her seat, I can only imagine the husband quietly thinking "PLEEEEZEGEZUSSGAWDYES!!! DO IT!"
Ask the woman making an issue of it. @:-)
But it does seem that he was utilizing an upgrade that was personal to him from the airline. Perfectly legitimate. Again, from the description, some time away from thebetter other half might be just what he wanted.
As between me and the Significant Hazard, my upgrades are mine alone, which makes sense insofar as (a) they are earned by me, and (b) makes sense given our relative dimensions; she's svelte and I'm built like a nose tackle.
That said as a "WFBF" guy, when we travel together, I would have made arrangements for her to be seated in the window seat next to me, looking pretty, sipping wine, and looking at women like the wife described and thinking, "Pfft. What's her problem?"
Should any of us be surprised?
I thought your bon mot quite wickedly funny!
O/H
He does't seem to be the person creating the disturbance...and if it was the wife in FC and the husband creating the scene, nobody would be going on about how she should give up the upgrade to her husband, because that goes against the cultural narrative.
From the description of her, when the FA suggested that she'd get bounced if she didn't get to her seat, I can only imagine the husband quietly thinking "PLEEEEZEGEZUSSGAWDYES!!! DO IT!"
Ask the woman making an issue of it. @:-)
But it does seem that he was utilizing an upgrade that was personal to him from the airline. Perfectly legitimate. Again, from the description, some time away from the
As between me and the Significant Hazard, my upgrades are mine alone, which makes sense insofar as (a) they are earned by me, and (b) makes sense given our relative dimensions; she's svelte and I'm built like a nose tackle.
That said as a "WFBF" guy, when we travel together, I would have made arrangements for her to be seated in the window seat next to me, looking pretty, sipping wine, and looking at women like the wife described and thinking, "Pfft. What's her problem?"
Should any of us be surprised?
I thought your bon mot quite wickedly funny!
O/H
Dec 20, 2016, 8:26 pm
#7640
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I do not understand why a man would take his family on vacation and then go sit by himself in FC. He sets himself above his wife, which is not how a good husband and family man would act. As father and head of the household, it is his role to take care of his wife and kids. You often see men who fly a lot giving their upgrade to their wife or girlfriend, which is so manly and gallant.
Dec 20, 2016, 8:30 pm
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I do not understand why a man would take his family on vacation and then go sit by himself in FC. He sets himself above his wife, which is not how a good husband and family man would act. As father and head of the household, it is his role to take care of his wife and kids. You often see men who fly a lot giving their upgrade to their wife or girlfriend, which is so manly and gallant. Although the woman's behavior over the top, I can see why she was upset, but it is her husband who slighted her, not the airline.
Dec 20, 2016, 8:38 pm
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But to be fair: in a family/relationship where one person travels much more, that person is also likely to be upgraded much more often. At least for me, I'm happy to "trade" my upgraded seat since I'll get to "experience" first some other time, but my S.O. probably won't. (We would usually try to stick together, but that can be hard to arrange when on separate tickets due to living in different locations.)
Dec 20, 2016, 8:40 pm
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The more of these types of posts I read . . . . .
@:-) I think I'll remain single!
@:-) I think I'll remain single!
Dec 20, 2016, 9:06 pm
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Dec 20, 2016, 9:26 pm
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The important thing is not to experience a failure in one's romantic (and travel!) partner selection process.
As far as the Significant Hazard is concerned, travel plans take care of themselves. She also understands that traveling with me is a privilege, not a right, she is quite happy with the results, and she wouldn't dream of throwing the kind of tantrum this woman did, thus, she remains the incumbent S/H. :-:
O/H
As far as the Significant Hazard is concerned, travel plans take care of themselves. She also understands that traveling with me is a privilege, not a right, she is quite happy with the results, and she wouldn't dream of throwing the kind of tantrum this woman did, thus, she remains the incumbent S/H. :-:
O/H
Can we have another session?
In all seriousness though, totally agree with what you said here and frankly I think all this feminism and PC culture crap has gone way too far (but, that's more OMNI/PR stuff, so I wont get into that here)
Dec 20, 2016, 9:30 pm
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Where'z that rant thread....about mindless, pathetic thingz... ???........
People who use the multi-quote function for more than 2 quotes.
People who use the multi-quote function for more than 2 quotes.
Dec 20, 2016, 9:32 pm
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Again, well done Dave
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Dec 20, 2016, 9:36 pm
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I do not understand why a man would take his family on vacation and then go sit by himself in FC. He sets himself above his wife, which is not how a good husband and family man would act. As father and head of the household, it is his role to take care of his wife and kids. You often see men who fly a lot giving their upgrade to their wife or girlfriend, which is so manly and gallant. Although the woman's behavior over the top, I can see why she was upset, but it is her husband who slighted her, not the airline.
Dec 20, 2016, 9:39 pm
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My husband and I have an agreement, if one of us ever get upgraded we take it without thinking twice or thinking about the other. We fly J so its not a big deal but if he refused a Suite/The Apartment upgrade, I would call him an idiot.
Dec 20, 2016, 9:43 pm
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Especially for thexample apartment. Two could be comfortable sleeping even up there.