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June 22, 2011

What? What?
— Ace

I don't even know where to start. Some guy was booted off a plane, right, because his pajamas were pulled down low, exposing his boxer briefs, or something. He wouldn't pull them up, when asked to. I think he's black, but the article won't tell me for sure.

Okay, if the guy wouldn't pull up his pajama bottoms -- and why on earth wouldn't you? -- boot him.

But he's claiming some discrimination because he was profiled as a "thug." Or something.

I continue to believe he should have just pulled up his g-damn pajama bottoms but that's just me, I kick it old school.

Anyway, I guess as part of his effort to prove discrimination, he wants people to know US Airways has a very inconsistent policy on proper attire for a flight.

O'Sullivan is the lawyer for Doctor PJ's.

O'Sullivan added, "A white man is allowed to fly in underwear without question, but my client was asked to pull up his pajama pants because they hung below his waist."
Tarlow, 40, who was returning home to Phoenix after helping her mother move, said she had been shocked when she noticed the older man in blue underwear and black stockings standing in the Fort Lauderdale terminal. Tarlow said the man had obliged when she asked to take his photo.
"No one would believe me if I didn't take his picture," Tarlow said. "It was unbelievable. ... And he loved it. He posed for me."

It is, in fact, unbelievable, which you will confirm for yourself by clicking on this link. It's not actually obscene.

But it is unappetizing and singularly inappropriate.

It does raise questions about which minorities are now Top Dogs of the Victimization Heap, whereby some shall not be questioned at all on plainly questionable behavior.

Remember, if someone's gay, or whatever he is, some kind of old saggy-scoted lingerie-on-an-airplane Lemon Party weirdo, we cannot possibly ask them to comport with the normal guidelines of civil society. That would be repressing him or something.

Ohhh... I was just going to link the photo but I can't. I must post it.

The airline says this is kosher because his genitals were not exposed. Except, of course, in clear outline, much like the Weiner Happy To See You picture.

At least we know he's not heavily armed.

Terrific, just what I want to see when I fly. A decrepit old pervert who makes Herbert on Family Guy look wholesome wearing something sassy and flouncy from the Nightfire Collection (TM) by Lili Von Shtupp.

An Al Qaeda "security probe" flier just emailed me: "Man, I would not feel comfortable flying with that guy on board. Where the hell is the Air Marshal? (PS, I know where the Air Marshal is, he's in seat 22B, but don't look directly at him or he'll know he's made.)"

Thanks to Christopher.

Posted by: Ace at 11:11 AM | Comments (272)
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1 At least we know why KingGold has his panties in a bunch now....

Posted by: KingMolybdenum at June 22, 2011 11:13 AM (c45xH)

2 Yikes

Posted by: Dr Spank at June 22, 2011 11:13 AM (k0TKJ)

3 His milkshake brings TSA to the yard and they're like it's better than yours, damn right it's better than yours....

Posted by: laceyunderalls at June 22, 2011 11:15 AM (pLTLS)

4
She's not my type, but her legs are spectacular.

Posted by: Barney Frank, D-Masshole at June 22, 2011 11:15 AM (cwFVA)

5 Another reason why I avoid air travel at all costs.

Posted by: Dave at June 22, 2011 11:16 AM (Xm1aB)

6 What makes you think that old guy is gay?

Posted by: blaster at June 22, 2011 11:16 AM (Fw2Gg)

Great. I've got vomit in my keyboard.

Thanks asshole.

Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at June 22, 2011 11:16 AM (jx2j9)

8 That dude looks like a young Harry Reasoner.

Posted by: Dr Spank at June 22, 2011 11:16 AM (k0TKJ)

9 Holy mother of pearl. I long for the day when "people" like this who ventured out in public got a good talking-to, and by a good talking-to, I think you know what I mean. Sad. The dissolution of a once-great society.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at June 22, 2011 11:16 AM (Rlz/P)

10 Would they allow a buxom, shapely young woman wearing that same outfit to fly on the plane? Can it be mandatory?

Posted by: Bryan C at June 22, 2011 11:17 AM (T3KlW)

11 >>>What makes you think that old guy is gay? His eyeglasses are suspiciously high-end.

Posted by: ace at June 22, 2011 11:17 AM (nj1bB)

12
She's not gay dammit!

Posted by: Lindsey Graham, R-D, SC at June 22, 2011 11:17 AM (cwFVA)

13 The white guy? He's just making TSA's job easier. That's the way he rolls.

Posted by: rdbrewer at June 22, 2011 11:17 AM (C0+ZS)

14 I can't believe I am admitting this, but this guy has been featured on thedirty.com (the ben quayle one) for years. He has the nickname 'Terminal' and whenever anyone sees him at an airport, they send in a picture to the site. There must be 10 sightings at least. He apparently travels a lot for business. Thedirty.com went as far as finding him on linkedin. Yea, I read it, it's funny.

Posted by: AZ Native at June 22, 2011 11:17 AM (DVYq+)

15 Board member of the IMF?

Posted by: mare at June 22, 2011 11:17 AM (A98Xu)

16 Wait. Wasn't there a case a while back of a comely woman stripping down to her skivvies in security to avoid a pat down? Didn't she get detained?

And wasn't there also a gal who traveled in her bikini? I thought she also couldn't get past TSA.

How did this "dude" get past TSA?

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 11:18 AM (TFxd0)

17 What seems to be the problem?

Posted by: Larry Craig at June 22, 2011 11:18 AM (Xm1aB)

18 It just gets worse and worse. A good way to deal with this is to have a "minority" friend claim to be offended by it. Then they would have to do something about it. Us normal people complaining have no weight whatever. What we think does not matter. But pick a suitable member of any of a number of "minorities", or one seemingly in that group to scream bloody murder and we could get our way. Both should be booted off the plane. They just should.

Posted by: dfbaskwill at June 22, 2011 11:18 AM (71LDo)

19 I admit it, I just nutted.

Posted by: Uncle Jimbo at June 22, 2011 11:18 AM (gmq6c)

So that's Rosa Parks, version 2.0? I'll bet he/she/it/other has decided that they are wonderfully progressive and following the pioneer spirit that made this country great. Anyone care to bet?

All procceeds will go to bribing the ticket agent to 'park' Rosa there next to the Flying Immams.

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 11:18 AM (6rX0K)

21 The guy does this all week. He gets off on dressing like that and flying. It is not like US Airways just let him fly once like that. Check this out.

Posted by: gride at June 22, 2011 11:18 AM (7Iqhu)

22 The pants below the waste exposing the underwear was started in PRISON by PRISONERS that had pants that didn't fit.

Why on EARTH would anyone admiring and displaying this fashion be considered a THUG?!?

Oh.....wait.

Posted by: © Sponge at June 22, 2011 11:18 AM (p/9rC)

23 Has anyone asked him, "why?" (And "why not" is not an acceptable answer.)

Posted by: mare at June 22, 2011 11:19 AM (A98Xu)

24 18 It just gets worse and worse. A good way to deal with this is to have a "minority" friend claim to be offended by it.

Where's Hajib the Muslim Comic when you need him?

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 11:19 AM (TFxd0)

25 That old fairy should have been kcked off the plane, but it's insane to say that proves discrimination on the part of USAir because the black guy was kicked off. These are ad hoc decisions made by different employees in different airports. It is quite possible that flight attendants (or gate agents) based in FORT LAUDERDALE (wink, wink) are favorably disposed to cross dressers. But because one person gets away with breaking the "rules" doesn't mean everybody everywhere should.

Posted by: buzz at June 22, 2011 11:19 AM (i27M5)

26 Would they allow a woman, I mean a real woman you know, to fly dressed like that?

Posted by: Rocks at June 22, 2011 11:19 AM (Q1lie)

27 At least he's not packin' explosives....

Posted by: cthulhu at June 22, 2011 11:19 AM (kaalw)

This idiot has apparently been doing this for quite awhile and seems to just get his kicks from flying around this way. Saw it linked on some other blog awhile back with multiple pictures from various cities...and a coworker has actually seen this fool at BWI recently...

How on God's green earth does this get a pass?

Posted by: working_man at June 22, 2011 11:20 AM (Z+ze8)

29 Is he wearing a shaw? Are those still hip?

Posted by: Dr Spank at June 22, 2011 11:20 AM (k0TKJ)

30
She's gonna play Elly May Clampett on the gay version of Beverly Shrillbillies!

Posted by: Fish the Impaler at June 22, 2011 11:20 AM (cwFVA)

31 Posted by: Uncle Jimbo at June 22, 2011 03:18 PM (gmq6c)

You are an unfunny troll. What's worse. You're using a great blogger's handle.

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 11:20 AM (TFxd0)

32 At least he's not packin' explosives....

Posted by: cthulhu at June 22, 2011 03:19 PM (kaalw)

Based on where he usually does the packin' you can't really say that for sure.

Posted by: Rocks at June 22, 2011 11:20 AM (Q1lie)

33 If the white guy had been wearing his panties below his buttocks, we would have stepped right in. Provided you could see his ass. His ass.

Posted by: US Airways at June 22, 2011 11:21 AM (C0+ZS)

34 >>>Is he wearing a shaw? Yes indeed. I thought that was a nice, old-fashioned, modest touch. And it's shawl I think you goofball. I get to correct you guys' shit, too.

Posted by: ace at June 22, 2011 11:21 AM (nj1bB)

35 Gay trumps black.

Posted by: Robin at June 22, 2011 11:21 AM (6uXZa)

36 What makes you think that old guy is gay?

Check out his baggage. it's neat, trim and trendy. And the carry-on next to him is high class too.

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 11:21 AM (6rX0K)

37 Hey! Its Terminal! This guy has been dressing that way and taking flights for years.

Posted by: Deathknyte at June 22, 2011 11:21 AM (u+2Jr)

38 He's not wearing jeans at an airport. I do not see what the fuss is all about....

Posted by: George Will at June 22, 2011 11:22 AM (BDB5n)

39 I was driving home the other day, and I saw what must have been a 15 or 16 year old kid (race-omitted for political correctness) riding a bicycle.

He was wearing grey flannel boxer shorts, and his pants were pulled down dragged down to his mid-thighs. No helmet, of course.

I was thinking, "Not a good way to ride a bicycle".

Anyway, this reminds me of the punk thing when I was a teenager. The "punks" would dress up with shaved heads, leather, black lipstick and the like, go to restaurants or other public places, then act faux-angry when people would give them funny looks and/or want them to leave. "They're discriminating against us!".

Same idea here. What the hell is the point of wearing your drawers falling off your ass if **NOT** to be deliberately offensive?

Posted by: looking closely at June 22, 2011 11:22 AM (6Q9g2)

40 It's not a shawl. It's a "bolero."

Posted by: Y-not knows things about women's wear at June 22, 2011 11:22 AM (TFxd0)

41 He isn't actually guilty of a fashion crime until a fashion judge gives him a hearing.

Posted by: sifty, internet carebear at June 22, 2011 11:22 AM (JhB7I)

Last flight I was on it was easy to spot the air marshall. Clean-cut, wearing a suit. Oh, and when you could use the wi-fi he was surfing through sites to buy guns.

Posted by: keninnorcal at June 22, 2011 11:22 AM (DnNn/)

43 I'll dress you up like that Ace. Then I'll suck you off and plug your ass like only I can!

Posted by: Uncle Jimbo at June 22, 2011 03:18 PM (gmq6c)

There's NO WAY I could type that....even in jest.

That's just..........wow.

Posted by: © Sponge at June 22, 2011 11:22 AM (p/9rC)

44 more eye candy http://thedirty.com/category/terminal/

Posted by: AZ Native at June 22, 2011 11:23 AM (DVYq+)

45 Sagging pants mode originates in the US prison system, where people wearing their pants in a way which exposed underpants signaled other prison inmates they are "available".

Posted by: June at June 22, 2011 11:23 AM (udzZZ)

46
shawl of Iran

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 11:23 AM (sqkOB)

47 Gay trumps black

Muslism>gay>black>female.

Posted by: taylork at June 22, 2011 11:23 AM (5wsU9)

48 Nice. Good to see my invention is getting some use.

Posted by: George Bernard Shawl at June 22, 2011 11:23 AM (JhB7I)

49 He's making everyone a part of his fantasy and it's gross. It's wrong. We all know it.

Posted by: mare at June 22, 2011 11:23 AM (A98Xu)

50 >>And it's shawl I think you goofball.

Hey, stop hitting on me.

Posted by: Dr Spank at June 22, 2011 11:23 AM (k0TKJ)

51 It does raise questions about which minorities are now Top Dogs of the Victimization Heap, whereby some shall not be questioned at all on plainly questionable behavior.

Yep, and it's starting to piss some people off apparently, reminded me of this story.

Posted by: booger at June 22, 2011 11:23 AM (9RFH1)

52
Eats called a poncho, and not a shawl gringos.

Posted by: Taco Bandito at June 22, 2011 11:24 AM (cwFVA)

53 I am old enough (get off my lawn!) to remember when air travel was expensive enough to keep the bus terminal set away.

I denounce myself!

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 11:24 AM (TFxd0)

54 More gender and race sensitivity training in 3...2...1...

Posted by: PC Police at June 22, 2011 11:24 AM (lH6z9)

55 I get to correct you guys' shit, too.

Raaarrr! *Bears claws*

Posted by: MikeTheMoose at June 22, 2011 11:24 AM (0q2P7)

I love his "wide stance!"

Posted by: Larry Craig at June 22, 2011 11:25 AM (mQMnK)

57
never mind how people dress

they need to kick off people who stink

or cough too much

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 11:25 AM (sqkOB)

58 Eats called a poncho, and not a shawl gringos.

It has sleeves. Not a poncho, amigo.

In fact, looking more closely... I think it may be...

a longbow!

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 11:25 AM (TFxd0)

59 Who wants to bet both flyers vote Democrat?

Posted by: blaster at June 22, 2011 11:25 AM (Fw2Gg)

60 Oh, yeah, that lingerie guy has been around for awhile. There are pictures of him from multiple airports over at least a few years. All the pictures are in the airport, though, so it's possible he doesn't actually board the plane like that, though the article seems to imply he does.

Yes, the defendant in this case is black. My guess is the big difference between him and lingerie man is when the airline asked him to pull his pants up he got abusive, whereas lingerie guy apparently doesn't. Or maybe nobody wants to get close enough to ask him.

And there was some kind of physical altercation if a cop was injured. Don't get in physical altercations with cops. You always lose, and then you lose again when they throw the book at you.

Posted by: Ace's liver at June 22, 2011 11:25 AM (QgI7g)

61 Fwap, Fwap, Fwap, Fwap

Posted by: Bwaney Fwank at June 22, 2011 11:25 AM (lH6z9)

62 The worst part about flying is the loading process. Sitting there and waiting to see what freak I'm going to be trapped next to for the next few or in some cases many hours. My nightmare just got worse.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2011 11:26 AM (TMB3S)

We've already determined that the TSA is just a cover for bloodthirsty perverts to hand-rape whoever they feel like hand-raping. My guess is, there was a short, fat, lesbian with clipped hair and square-toed shoes on a typical power trip who demanded the guy pull up his pants, whereas there was nobody interested in fondling the old lemon partier.

No policy involved, just degenerate perverts doing what degenerate perverts do.

Posted by: Truman North at June 22, 2011 11:26 AM (K2wpv)

64 6
What makes you think that old guy is gay?
Posted by: blaster at June 22, 2011 03:16 PM (Fw2Gg)

He looks happy to me. Of course, I'm Old School ...

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 11:26 AM (UzjcV)

65 The white shaffanelle doesn't go with the blue panties. (Shaffanelle: Don't know what that thing is so I had to make up a word) Crap! There goes the man card again.

Posted by: PugBoo at June 22, 2011 11:26 AM (20jXV)

66 61Who wants to bet both flyers vote Democrat?
===
I'm sure they'd self-identify as Democrats, though I'd give roughly even money on either one actually casting a ballot.

Posted by: looking closely at June 22, 2011 11:26 AM (PwGfd)

67 49 Gay trumps black

Muslism>gay>black>female.

Posted by: taylork at June 22, 2011 03:23 PM (5wsU9)

If you are all 4 of these...YOU WIN!

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 22, 2011 11:27 AM (54F2e)

68 Is this one of the new GOP candidates?

Posted by: Cherry π the unbanned at June 22, 2011 11:27 AM (OhYCU)

69 I think the choker really set that stunning outfit apart.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at June 22, 2011 11:27 AM (pLTLS)

70 38 What makes you think that old guy is gay?

Check out his baggage. it's neat, trim and trendy. And the carry-on next to him is high class too. It also sounds as though he's got techno on his iPod.

Posted by: Bwaney Fwank at June 22, 2011 11:27 AM (lH6z9)

71 64 The worst part about flying is the loading process. Sitting there and waiting to see what freak I'm going to be trapped next to for the next few or in some cases many hours.

I always think that I should be given a sawbuck by the exhausted, bulky businessmen who are lucky enough to score the seat next to me.

Posted by: Y-not is a perky 5 foot 2 at June 22, 2011 11:27 AM (TFxd0)

72 That guy has been doing that for years. I'd also check and see if it really wasn't an older picture of the man used today.

Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at June 22, 2011 11:28 AM (PgrtT)

73 It all makes sense now, why women will marry an ugly, old guy with money. It's worth it to NOT fly with the public.

Posted by: mare at June 22, 2011 11:28 AM (A98Xu)

74 69 49 Gay trumps black

Muslism>gay>black>female.

Posted by: taylork at June 22, 2011 03:23 PM (5wsU9)

If you are all 4 of these...YOU WIN!

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 22, 2011 03:27 PM (54F2e)

And you're also a middle-aged white guy.

Posted by: Ace's liver at June 22, 2011 11:28 AM (QgI7g)

75
I'm also wearing a Sean Hannity butt plug!

Posted by: Chester the Showman at June 22, 2011 11:28 AM (cwFVA)

Gay trumps black.

Tell me something I don't know.

Posted by: Tracy Morgan at June 22, 2011 11:28 AM (0SKI3)

77 God fucking dammit, can't you people dress like civilized people when you travel? Ugh, that old fucker needs to get bounced from a plane, sue (which is totes mcgotes obvious what he wants), and then lose, and then get over it. I need a palate cleanser, where's that hawt blonde who got kicked off of Southwest for her comparably prudish getup? Gangster guy showing ass crack? Good, make him cover up too.

Posted by: joeindc44 at June 22, 2011 11:28 AM (QxSug)

78 If you are all 4 of these...YOU WIN!

Bonus points!

Posted by: crips at June 22, 2011 11:29 AM (TFxd0)

79 Actually, the guy kind of has a point. You cant object to saggy pants then let a guy dress like that on board. This kind of thing pins the politically correct into a corner and the ridiculousness of it all is the only way we will ever get sick enough to finally say "enough."

Posted by: Leigh T at June 22, 2011 11:29 AM (jR2x5)

80
btw, 'crosspatch' is a great word seldom used

it means ill-tempered person; a mean old bastard

Christopher Hitchens is a crosspatch.

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 11:29 AM (sqkOB)

1-ah, hahahahaha

KingGold snort!

Posted by: Chi-Town Barry at June 22, 2011 11:29 AM (K/USr)

82 We've already determined that the TSA is just a cover for bloodthirsty perverts to hand-rape whoever they feel like hand-raping.

That's why I always request opposite sex attendant. I'd rather have a woman I've never met, whom I can't be sure isn't enjoying it, search my nads, than have a man I've never met, whom I can't be sure isn't enjoying it, search my nads.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose at June 22, 2011 11:29 AM (0q2P7)

83 Man, oh man, post one photo and the whole thread goes off the rails ...

Pay little or no attention to Blue Tinkerbelle! Refocus on the Thuglican!

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 11:29 AM (UzjcV)

84 I'm ok with all sorts of nutty people, and it wouldn't even bother me that much to have this whackjob sit next to me on a flight, but (a) I'd want him in the aisle seat, 'cause I don't want him sidling past me to get in or out of his seat, and (b) I'd hate to be in the seat he was in on the next flight.

Posted by: cthulhu at June 22, 2011 11:30 AM (kaalw)

85 >>>What makes you think that old guy is gay? His eyeglasses are suspiciously high-end. Ok, that was fucking hilarious.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 22, 2011 11:30 AM (lbo6/)

86 43
He isn't actually guilty of a fashion crime until a fashion judge gives him a hearing.
Posted by: sifty, internet carebear at June 22, 2011 03:22 PM (JhB7I)

You're crosspatching again!

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 11:31 AM (UzjcV)

87 6 What makes you think that old guy is gay?

Posted by: blaster at June 22, 2011 03:16 PM (Fw2Gg)

The shoes.

Posted by: Marcus at June 22, 2011 11:31 AM (Ks0tj)

88 Anyone know where I can find a good, quality ÃŽÃÃ£Ã‡ÃŠÃ Ã‡Ã“ÃŠÃ–Ã‡ÃÃ¥ ÃšÃ‘Ã‡ÃžÃÃ¥?

Posted by: © Sponge at June 22, 2011 11:31 AM (p/9rC)

89 Clearly, the lesson to be learned is that pants should be removed to fully expose the boxers.

Posted by: Raised on Scoobie Doo and Fat Albert at June 22, 2011 11:32 AM (wOaLi)

90 My Dad is a retired commercial airline pilot. He was so happy to retire. He went from the days when people dressed up to fly because it was a special treat to the bus station.

Posted by: Dave at June 22, 2011 11:32 AM (Xm1aB)

91 I'm wondering if pic is older too. Could this be internet "fairy" tale?

Posted by: jeannebodine at June 22, 2011 11:32 AM (nvlAW)

Marv Albert's dad's as nasty as Rocky O'Donnell in that dominatrix garb from Exit to Eden. Thx Ace.

Then I read Uncle Jimbo's post. Now I'm going to Urgent Care.

Posted by: SocietyIs2Blame at June 22, 2011 11:32 AM (7RhsY)

93 Anyone know where I can find a good, quality ÃŽÃÃ£Ã‡ÃŠÃ Ã‡Ã“ÃŠÃ–Ã‡ÃÃ¥ ÃšÃ‘Ã‡ÃžÃÃ¥?

We've got one of those.

Posted by: French castle guards at June 22, 2011 11:32 AM (QgI7g)

94 He was so happy to retire. He went from the days when people dressed up to fly because it was a special treat to the bus station. It didn't take that long. I used to fly People's Express in the mid 80's. *That* was like a Trailways in the sky. (yeah, suck it bitches, I remember Trailways.)

Posted by: blaster at June 22, 2011 11:33 AM (Fw2Gg)

95 Ace was this at the San Francisco Airport?

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 11:34 AM (1wgaP)

96 I can't be the only one who's noticed how much this guy resembles Joe Lieberman.

Posted by: The War Between the Undead States at June 22, 2011 11:34 AM (jsxKh)

97 98 Ace was this at the San Francisco Airport? Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 03:34 PM (1wgaP) The droopy drawers guy was.

Posted by: blaster at June 22, 2011 11:34 AM (Fw2Gg)

98 I always think that I should be given a sawbuck by the exhausted, bulky businessmen who are lucky enough to score the seat next to me.

Was that you!?

Posted by: mrp at June 22, 2011 11:35 AM (HjPtV)

99 13 The white guy? He's just making TSA's job easier. That's the way he rolls. Posted by: rdbrewer at June 22, 2011 03:17 PM (C0+ZS) Yeah, lot's of "rolls" there. Feh!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at June 22, 2011 11:35 AM (Rlz/P)

100 He shouldn't wear so much rouge. It makes him look cheap.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 22, 2011 11:35 AM (lbo6/)

101 His shorts say "CurrentTV"

Posted by: Cherry π the unbanned at June 22, 2011 11:35 AM (OhYCU)

102 If the PJ guy refused to obey instructions, that alone is a good reason to boot him from the plane. Though I think it's fair to note the white guy should be asked to wear clothing too.

I wouldn't want my family seated next to that old pervert. That guy has made quite a show of all the outfits he's worn in planes, so hundreds of kids have seen this, and that's not acceptable.

Posted by: Dustin at June 22, 2011 11:36 AM (Q3nWV)

103 Oh. Eww. I'm... I'm so glad I already ate. That means when I vomit I'll actually feel like I accomplished something and don't just end up making vague gagging noises into the toilet.

Posted by: MWR at June 22, 2011 11:36 AM (4df7R)

104 Who taught him that black looks good offset against that color of blue?

Posted by: laceyunderalls thinking it's the least of his problems at June 22, 2011 11:37 AM (pLTLS)

105 Was that you!?
Posted by: mrp at June 22, 2011 03:35 PM

Probably.

Thank you for putting my luggage in the overhead bin.

Also, for the free gallon of paint at Home Depot on Monday!

Posted by: Y-not is still called "hun" at her advanced age at June 22, 2011 11:37 AM (TFxd0)

106 My Dad is a retired commercial airline pilot.

He was so happy to retire. He went from the days when people dressed up to fly because it was a special treat to the bus station.

Posted by: Dave

In fairness, if there is a chance that you'll wind up stuck on the airplane with no ventilation or refreshments for hours, not to mention the gaunlet through 'security' or sleeping in a terminal, then dressing up is not only pointless, it further complicates the ordeal.

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 11:37 AM (6rX0K)

107 This pervert was probably flying to the Folsom street fair.

http://zombietime.com/folsom_sf_2007_part_1/index.php

NSFW, Extreme content warning. You can't unsee what you'll see at this link.

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 11:37 AM (1wgaP)

108 Say what you want about his sartorial choices; I'd bet he at least wouldn't go whining to the flight attendant if you started fapping in the seat next to him.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 22, 2011 11:38 AM (lbo6/)

109 I'm great at understanding leftist identity politics because I used to play Euchre all the time.

Posted by: shiggz at June 22, 2011 11:38 AM (mLAWK)

110 you know what, let me know the airlines with a no pervert, no gangster, no smelly ass, no obese passenger policy and I will fly solely with them and maybe even help with their legal defense fund.

Posted by: joeindc44 at June 22, 2011 11:38 AM (QxSug)

111 This pervert was probably flying to the Folsom street fair.

Heeeeeeeeeeell no. Never again.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at June 22, 2011 11:38 AM (pLTLS)

112 In other new I see they caught that shitbag in Long Island that executed those four beautiful, innocent people.

He is the living argument why this state should restore the death penalty.

Posted by: Marcus at June 22, 2011 11:38 AM (Ks0tj)

113 #109 Well, another big reason my pop was ready to retire was all the nutty TSA bullshit put in place after 9/11--just wasn't as fun anymore.

Posted by: Dave at June 22, 2011 11:39 AM (Xm1aB)

114 If the PJ guy refused to obey instructions, that alone is a good reason to boot him from the plane. Though I think it's fair to note the white guy should be asked to wear clothing too.

Posted by: Dustin at June 22, 2011 03:36 PM (Q3nWV)

This.

The initial announcement at the beginning of the flight states that it is against federal law to disobey a flight attendant's orders, doesn't it?

Posted by: © Sponge at June 22, 2011 11:39 AM (p/9rC)

115 It didn't take that long. I used to fly People's Express in the mid 80's. *That* was like a Trailways in the sky.

I did, too, when I was a poor college student. Getting trapped in the Newark airport overnight cured me of that.

But the other airlines were fine back then.

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 11:39 AM (TFxd0)

116 Those stockings are hideous with electric blue.

Posted by: willow at June 22, 2011 11:39 AM (h+qn8)

117 Fuck you Florida voters, fuck you in the dookie. If I can't use the Senate jet, then at least I'll fly comfable. Haters.

Posted by: Charlie Crist at June 22, 2011 11:40 AM (le5qc)

118 I know the outfit just does not work. The royal blue lycra, the white crochet knit and the black opaque stockings. I'm surprised he wasn't removed by the fashion police.

Posted by: jeannebodine at June 22, 2011 11:40 AM (nvlAW)

119 In other new I see they caught that shitbag in Long Island that executed those four beautiful, innocent people.

He is the living argument why this state should restore the death penalty.

Posted by: Marcus

What happened here?

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 11:40 AM (6rX0K)

120 Link didn't work, first time.

http://tinyurl.com/mxz3r4

NSFW, Extreme content warning. You can't unsee what you'll see at this link.

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 11:40 AM (1wgaP)

121 aww dude the potato goes in teh front

Posted by: Talibill at June 22, 2011 11:40 AM (WEWGu)

122 Does "Terminal" actually get on the plane like that, or does it just hang out in the Terminal like that? I am guessing that if you put on a trench coat or a house coat or mumu you could board the plane no problem.

Posted by: blaster at June 22, 2011 11:40 AM (Fw2Gg)

123 Thank you for putting my luggage in the overhead bin.

Also, for the free gallon of paint at Home Depot on Monday!

Ok. That wasn't me, but I would have put your luggage in the overhead bin.

Posted by: mrp at June 22, 2011 11:41 AM (HjPtV)

124 For a "smart military blog", the dialogue here sure sounds like something out of Project Runway.

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 11:41 AM (UzjcV)

125

Two dynamics at work...

WE, the People, should be able to point and make fun of people...

However, the Government, or even Companies, should not be discriminating about dress UNLESS they are truly public displays of Private parts...

Public Shame should be our way of dealing with this, not legal action.

Posted by: Romeo13 at June 22, 2011 11:41 AM (NtXW4)

126 Muslism>gay>black>female. If you are all 4 of these...YOU WIN!

Except if you are in the Middle East! Then you lose, big time, at the end of a noose or in a hole pelted by rocks.

Posted by: dfbaskwill at June 22, 2011 11:41 AM (71LDo)

127 What? what?
in the butt.

Posted by: Todd Bridges, first to go bad, last to go down at June 22, 2011 11:41 AM (qL20/)

128 It didn't take that long. I used to fly People's Express in the mid 80's. *That* was like a Trailways in the sky.

I did, too, when I was a poor college student. Getting trapped in the Newark airport overnight cured me of that.

But the other airlines were fine back then.

Posted by: Y-not

I remember flying Piedmont Airlines to Jacksonville NC when I was in the Marines in 1982. And I remember Allegheny Airlines, which I believe became part of USAIR.

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 11:42 AM (6rX0K)

129 Heeeeeeeeeeell no. Never again.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at June 22, 2011 03:38 PM (pLTLS)

So you probably, no DEFINITELY don't want to go over and see the pics Zombie took of the Naked Bike Rally...

Sausage fest......no.....cocktail weenie fest.....

Posted by: © Sponge at June 22, 2011 11:42 AM (p/9rC)

130 Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 03:40 PM (6rX0K)

He walked into a Medford pharmacy, emptied all their painkillers into a bag and executed a 17 year old girl and a 40 something year old pharmacist. Then a woman walked in and he executed here and another older man looking in one of the aisles. All caught on tape. Nobody resisted. He just killed them.

Posted by: Marcus at June 22, 2011 11:42 AM (Ks0tj)

131 He was so happy to retire. He went from the days when people dressed up to fly because it was a special treat to the bus station.

The airlines had a lot to do with that. You used to have a lot more room to breathe, and the stewardesses took care of you instead of just demonstrating how to buckle a seat belt and then retreating to the galley until it's time to throw a bag of peanuts at you. Also, planes didn't used to be at 100% capacity - unless you were flying during the holiday rush there were always empty seats, so like as not you would share a three-seat row with just one other person.

I used to deride flying as being like bus travel, but in truth it's far worse. The last time I took a long distance bus I had plenty of leg-room, the upholstery was in much better shape, there was a power outlet for my laptop, and only half the seats were occupied. Also, nobody was feeling me up before we boarded.

Posted by: French castle guards at June 22, 2011 11:43 AM (QgI7g)

132 TWA baby. First class. White table cloths. Fine Dining. Real silverware. Hot and actually pleasant fight attendants. There was a day.

Posted by: Dave at June 22, 2011 11:43 AM (Xm1aB)

133 I remember flying Piedmont Airlines to Jacksonville NC when I was in the Marines in 1982. And I remember Allegheny Airlines, which I believe became part of USAIR

I think one of them had a stylized duck logo, didn't it? We called it "lame duck airlines."

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 11:43 AM (TFxd0)

134 Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 03:40 PM (6rX0K)

He walked into a Medford pharmacy, emptied all their painkillers into a bag and executed a 17 year old girl and a 40 something year old pharmacist. Then a woman walked in and he executed here and another older man looking in one of the aisles. All caught on tape. Nobody resisted. He just killed them.

Posted by: Marcus

I'm sorry to hear that. How did they catch the vermin? Was he identified from the tape?

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 11:43 AM (6rX0K)

135
I used to deride flying as being like bus travel, but in truth it's far worse.

Nothing's worse than Greyhound, still. Bolt Bus and Mega Bus are quite nice, however. They even have wireless internet now.

Posted by: taylork at June 22, 2011 11:44 AM (5wsU9)

136 I remember flying Piedmont Airlines to Jacksonville NC

Piedmont Airlines ... the best US airline ever.

Posted by: mrp at June 22, 2011 11:44 AM (HjPtV)

137 Singapore Airlines to Asia, baby.

Like a slice of Heaven.

Posted by: Marcus at June 22, 2011 11:45 AM (Ks0tj)

138 Weren't we discussing attention whores yesterday? Yeah....this.

Posted by: Tami at June 22, 2011 11:45 AM (X6akg)

139 The guy just got out of your seat. Happy flying.

Posted by: toby928™ at June 22, 2011 11:45 AM (GTbGH)

140
>>>>>>.For a "smart military blog", the dialogue here sure sounds like something out of Project Runway.

Then why are you here posting fag? If you don't like it here GTFO.

Fuck off.

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 11:45 AM (1wgaP)

141 TWA baby.

First class.

White table cloths. Fine Dining. Real silverware. Hot and actually pleasant fight attendants.

There was a day.

Posted by: Dave at June 22, 2011 03:43 PM (Xm1aB)

Midwest Express was like that.

Full first class seating with complementary shrimp cocktail and wine.

Competitive pricing too.

Posted by: © Sponge at June 22, 2011 11:46 AM (p/9rC)

142
So you probably, no DEFINITELY don't want to go over and see the pics Zombie took of the Naked Bike Rally...

Sausage fest......no.....cocktail weenie fest.....

Posted by: Â© Sponge

What are you going on about? Of course it's a 'naked' rally. You wouldn't put clothing on a bike!?! So what's.....wrong......Oh. Never mind.

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 11:46 AM (6rX0K)

143 Singapore Airlines to Asia, baby.

Like a slice of Heaven.

Posted by: Marcus at June 22, 2011 03:45 PM (Ks0tj)

You ain't kiddin'! I lived in Singapore for 4 years. SA stewardesses even like children unlike some American carriers. (I'm lookin' at you United)

Posted by: Tami at June 22, 2011 11:46 AM (X6akg)

144

What is, Â“Back when this was a great country, it wouldnÂ’t have,Â” Alex, "for $1000."

Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at June 22, 2011 11:47 AM (jx2j9)

145 135
TWA baby.
There was a day.
Posted by: Dave at June 22, 2011 03:43 PM (Xm1aB)

Midwest Express, which no longer flies between Philly and my yoot-ful home in The Great North Woods.

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 11:47 AM (UzjcV)

146 I did, too, when I was a poor college student. Getting trapped in the Newark airport overnight cured me of that. But the other airlines were fine back then. Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 03:39 PM (TFxd0) My reason for flying People's Express, also. People's Express was the beginning of the end. Of course, it was all because they deregulated the airlines. Overall, making air travel more affordable has been a good thing. It is our societal moral cowardice that we won't judge "not normal" anymore.

Posted by: blaster at June 22, 2011 11:47 AM (Fw2Gg)

147 >>Singapore Airlines to Asia, baby. Air Emirates anywhere. They recruit their stewardesses from all over the world and some of them are smoking hot.

Posted by: JackStraw at June 22, 2011 11:48 AM (TMB3S)

148 137
I think one of them had a stylized duck logo, didn't it? We called it "lame duck airlines."
Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 03:43 PM (TFxd0)

You are referring to North Central Airlines ...

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 11:48 AM (UzjcV)

149 I'm pretty sure that "Terminal" dude was featured on the ONT like a year ago.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 22, 2011 11:48 AM (tqwMN)

150 I wish my google-fu was better. I _know_ I've seen a story about the cross dresser flying from years ago.

Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at June 22, 2011 11:48 AM (PgrtT)

151 Damn. Brian Dennehy sure looks like shit in blue, doesn't he?

Posted by: momma at June 22, 2011 11:48 AM (nWikJ)

152 I remember flying Piedmont Airlines to Jacksonville NC when I was in the Marines in 1982. And I remember Allegheny Airlines, which I believe became part of USAIR

I think one of them had a stylized duck logo, didn't it? We called it "lame duck airlines."

Posted by: Y-not

I seem to recall that too, but couldn't say which one had it.

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 11:48 AM (6rX0K)

153 Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 03:40 PM (6rX0K)

They have not said yet, but they had over 300 tips.

Coverage here.

Posted by: Marcus at June 22, 2011 11:48 AM (Ks0tj)

154 Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 03:37 PM (1wgaP)

Raquel Curious, I thought Ace chastised you for linking porn.

Posted by: Raised on Scoobie Doo and Fat Albert at June 22, 2011 11:48 AM (wOaLi)

155 He is not gay. No self-respecting gay man would pair those shoes with that bag.

Posted by: twiceblessedmom at June 22, 2011 11:49 AM (HjxoE)

156 That guy wanted to blow up...the plane

Posted by: Cricket at June 22, 2011 11:49 AM (w/dFN)

157 NSFW, Extreme content warning. You can't unsee what you'll see at this link.

The set of moobs CB's Dildo put up with no warning the other day must have flash blinded and desensitzed me, because I just couldn't be stunned. Yeah pretty much what I would expect to see at a SF gay pride march.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose at June 22, 2011 11:50 AM (0q2P7)

158 I am guessing that if you put on a trench coat or a house coat or mumu you could board the plane no problem.

That reminds me. A guy in my class at college flew to London from Los Angeles. He boarded the plane wearing long shorts and a t-shirt as it was warm in LA. He had a long coat with him which he put on in much cooler London.

He got halfway through Heathrow with bare shins before the cops stopped him and made him open the coat to prove he wasn't a flasher. I wonder if that would happen today.

Posted by: Ace's liver at June 22, 2011 11:50 AM (QgI7g)

159 Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, looking like a fool with your pants on the ground...

Posted by: That Guy Who Sings Pants on the Ground at June 22, 2011 11:51 AM (lSuMX)

160 I'm pretty sure that "Terminal" dude was featured on the ONT like a year ago.

You are correct sir

Posted by: gride at June 22, 2011 11:51 AM (7Iqhu)

161 144
Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 03:45 PM (1wgaP)

What crawled up your ass and died? Or are you on the "no irony diet"?

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 11:52 AM (UzjcV)

162 TWA is for babies. First flight I ever took was BOAC. I think mr. terminal is having a laugh, could probably have a fun conversation with him. It's still not appropriate, however.

Posted by: Fortunata at June 22, 2011 11:52 AM (IieRS)

163 He should have went with fishnet instead of nylon stockings...

/Damn, did I say that?

//Double bleech!

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at June 22, 2011 11:52 AM (c0A3e)

164 I guess I'm just old school too. My parents taught me don't go anywhere in public in your underwear. Of course, my parents are just whacko church-going productive Republicans.

Posted by: Dave at June 22, 2011 11:53 AM (Xm1aB)

165 Hey Ace,

Are you going to post about this http://tinyurl.com/5u8zrw9 about this Muslim woman who supposedly committed suicide by striking her face against a coffee table and hitting herself with a blunt object?

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 11:53 AM (1wgaP)

166 Let me guess....this guy is in the NY-9 Special Election?

Knowing the track record, that would be selection of the NY-9 Republican elder statesmen for such an election.

Posted by: Kevin In ABQ at June 22, 2011 11:53 AM (BvTwT)

167 WE, the People, should be able to point and make fun of people...

And don't forget to laugh. Loudly.

Posted by: Retread at June 22, 2011 11:53 AM (G+7cD)

168 Hey, Tami. How are you feeling? Just remember, there's always a place for you at pukinghotties.com Sincerely, Management

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 22, 2011 11:53 AM (lbo6/)

169 Nothing's worse than Greyhound, still.

Bah. Only in Canada, and even there only if you sleep during the journey.

Posted by: Ace's liver at June 22, 2011 11:53 AM (QgI7g)

170
in b4 Allegheny Airlines

or...Agony Airlines

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 11:54 AM (sqkOB)

171
too late

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 11:54 AM (sqkOB)

172 If that guy is smuggling a bomb, it's only the size of two olives.

Posted by: Cicero at June 22, 2011 11:54 AM (QKKT0)

173
valu-jet?

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 11:55 AM (sqkOB)

174 168 - My thoughts exactly. Now, who the hell are you! Imposter! Ghost of Sparta, where are you

Posted by: twiceblessedmom at June 22, 2011 11:55 AM (HjxoE)

175 157
I seem to recall that too, but couldn't say which one had it.
Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 03:48 PM (6rX0K)

The blue goose was North Central Airlines. It, Piedmont, Allegheny and possibly others combined in some fashion during the 80s and 90s to become the sinkhole known as USAir.

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 11:55 AM (UzjcV)

176 159 Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 03:37 PM (1wgaP)

Raquel Curious, I thought Ace chastised you for linking porn.

............

No, I never linked porn.

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 11:55 AM (1wgaP)

177 177 If that guy is smuggling a bomb, it's only the size of two olives.

Ever see The Specialist? Sly Stone took out somebody with only enough explosive that could fit into a locket.

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at June 22, 2011 11:56 AM (c0A3e)

178 Was it Alcee Hastings?

Posted by: Winsome Packer at June 22, 2011 11:56 AM (le5qc)

179 182 - I liked that movie. Silly me, huh.

Posted by: twiceblessedmom at June 22, 2011 11:57 AM (HjxoE)

180 I'm not touching that.

Posted by: The TSA guy that waves the pervs straight through at June 22, 2011 11:57 AM (GTbGH)

181 People's Express was shortlived but it was competitive. I used to fly from Newark to Columbia SC for $29 and $39 each way. When Piedmont, which was a better than decent regional airline, matched those prices, noone would go through the indignity of flying on PE. Of course, once that killed off PE prices went back up, but not to where they had been before.

Posted by: blaster at June 22, 2011 11:57 AM (Fw2Gg)

182
Ever see The Specialist?

No.

Did you ever see NIGHTHAWKS with Stallone as a cross-dressing cop?

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 11:58 AM (sqkOB)

183 Now we see the violence inherent in the system.

Posted by: The Mega Independent at June 22, 2011 11:58 AM (88HwY)

184 We seriously need to get top men working on a transporter.

Posted by: taylork at June 22, 2011 11:58 AM (5wsU9)

185 O/T.. The picture in the sidebar of Jon Huntsman is a picture of Charlie Crist.. (or is that the gag?)

Posted by: Dave C at June 22, 2011 11:58 AM (x9YN5)

186 166 144
>>>>>>.
Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 03:45 PM (1wgaP)

What crawled up your ass and died? Or are you on the "no irony diet"?

>>>>I thought you were that troll "MJBrutus" from another thread, sorry.

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 11:59 AM (1wgaP)

187 184 182 - I liked that movie. Silly me, huh.

lol, I can guess why you liked it,

. But not all of us like seeing Sly Stone in the buff.

/The only saving grace of that movie, for me, was James Woods over-the-top villainy acting.

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at June 22, 2011 11:59 AM (c0A3e)

188
President Big Speech is giving a big speech tonight.

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 11:59 AM (sqkOB)

189 I have a couple pieces of silver from Capital Airlines. Yeah, real silver, the kind you have to polish.

Posted by: Retread at June 22, 2011 11:59 AM (G+7cD)

190 President Big Speech is giving a big speech tonight.

'Looks like I picked a great night to go to a quilting party.

Yes. Really.

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 12:00 PM (TFxd0)

191 How are you feeling? Just remember, there's always a place for you at pukinghotties.com

Sincerely,

Management

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 22, 2011 03:53 PM (lbo6/)

I'm good. I have some free time Thursday night. I'll eat well, take some pain killers and contact you.

Posted by: Tami at June 22, 2011 12:00 PM (X6akg)

192 @3 That is just awesome right there

Posted by: Victrola at June 22, 2011 12:00 PM (X3Y9c)

193 So, yes, how do they get anyone to sit next to Mr. Lemon Party? I wouldn't. And they couldn't fucking make me, either.

Posted by: mike at June 22, 2011 12:00 PM (KsI1l)

194
(or is that the gag?)

We do not 'gag' at AoS.

This is very serious blog.

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 12:00 PM (sqkOB)

195 I SAID what what in the Butt, bitches

Posted by: Samwell Weiner at June 22, 2011 12:00 PM (le5qc)

196 191 166 144
>>>>I thought you were that troll "MJBrutus" from another thread, sorry.
Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 03:59 PM (1wgaP)

Thanks. Apology accepted ...

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 12:01 PM (UzjcV)

197 Did you ever see NIGHTHAWKS with Stallone as a cross-dressing cop?

Some of it...wasn't Billy Dee Williams (Lando) in that as Stallone's partner?

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at June 22, 2011 12:01 PM (c0A3e)

198 Safety issue. The argument is that Mr. Blue Bananahammock can evacuate the plane in an emergency without difficulty, whereas Mr. Saggybottom could easily snag or trip over his own pants and block escape routes for others.

Posted by: stuiec at June 22, 2011 12:01 PM (CTwrS)

199 @190: That's the joke.

Posted by: Ian S. at June 22, 2011 12:01 PM (tqwMN)

200 He's got a rediculous buldge.

Posted by: dananjcon at June 22, 2011 12:01 PM (hiMsy)

201 How about Pan Am back in the day??

You know when you could still smoke in the plane?

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 12:02 PM (1wgaP)

202
You know, I think TSA should inspect that bulge. There could be illegal pudding cups being smuggled aboard.

Posted by: I R A Darth Aggie © at June 22, 2011 12:02 PM (1hM1d)

203
yeah, Lando was in it, too

at the end they both dres...

I don't wanna spoil it.

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 12:02 PM (sqkOB)

204 The argument is that Mr. Blue Bananahammock can evacuate the plane in an emergency without difficulty

Not in those heels, he can't.

Actually, you make a great point.

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 12:03 PM (TFxd0)

205 President Big Speech is giving a big speech tonight.

Did he kill bin Laden again?

Posted by: toby928™ at June 22, 2011 12:03 PM (GTbGH)

206 Nothing's worse than Greyhound, still.

They fly now. Yep, they are known as Southwest Airlines. I once flew from San Diego to Baltimore and we stopped 6 times. I think that the pilot wanted to show the plane off to some friends.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at June 22, 2011 12:03 PM (yQWNf)

207
Did you ever see NIGHTHAWKS with Stallone as a cross-dressing cop?

OMG they based a movie on my dream?

Posted by: a. sullivan at June 22, 2011 12:03 PM (88HwY)

208 206 How about Pan Am back in the day??

You know when you could still smoke in the plane?

---

I'm glad they ended smoking on the plane. I did some European flights back in the day and it was torture.

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 12:04 PM (TFxd0)

209

What I don't like about Blue Boy is the desperate need to be an individual and non-conformist. Look at me! I'm different! I'm male and wear panties! Aren't you all uncomfortable by my individuality?!!

Yes, you're different. Congrats dumb ass.

Posted by: Sgt. Fury at June 22, 2011 12:04 PM (LXPet)

210 Back in the day, TWA had non-stop service to Honolulu from St. Louis. 8 hours. First class. Did not want to get off the plane, it was that damn good.

Posted by: Dave at June 22, 2011 12:04 PM (Xm1aB)

211 192 - Well, there was that.

But I actually liked the movie.

Posted by: twiceblessedmom at June 22, 2011 12:04 PM (HjxoE)

212
here's my prediction for the speech: it will sound like a very subdued campaign stump speech thinly veiled as a policy announcement.

Posted by: Soothsayer at June 22, 2011 12:05 PM (sqkOB)

213 Poof Daddy

Posted by: one who suggests names for rock bands at June 22, 2011 12:05 PM (PrB9D)

214 Did he kill bin Laden again?

LOL. I think he's saving that one for two weeks before the election.

Posted by: Retread at June 22, 2011 12:06 PM (G+7cD)

215 Would really like to punch that shithead. I am so not the violent type, but [repeat 10x].

Posted by: LennonLenin at June 22, 2011 12:06 PM (QN76w)

216 213 206 How about Pan Am back in the day??

You know when you could still smoke in the plane?

---

>>>>>>I'm glad they ended smoking on the plane. I did some European flights back in the day and it was torture.

>>>> I'm a smoker so I'm probably a bit partial

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 12:06 PM (1wgaP)

217 I don't hate Southwest. I think it's pretty well-run for what it is. The other passengers can be jerks about seating, but at least SW has (or had, it's been a little while since I flew them) a sensible method for loading the plane.

The flight attendants on Southwest used to have great morale, too. So that made it a little better.

Anybody remember how crappy Continental's service became when they had that strike/work slowdown/whatever it was? It became unbearable to fly on that airline.

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 12:07 PM (TFxd0)

218 I used to fly People's Express in the mid 80's.

Good times, good times. I always loved the looks on first-time fliers when they realized there wasn't assigned seats. Paying varying rates while on the plane was fun too. The guy next to you paid $49 while you paid $29. That allowed you to spring for the $3 snack pack! I once traveled from Detroit to Dallas to Newark for $19 when Detroit to Newark was $49. Won a trivia contest run by the pilot on that one, snagging myself a free snack pack. Good times, good times. My only trip to Texas, as it stands now.

Posted by: dfbaskwill at June 22, 2011 12:07 PM (71LDo)

219 My guess is that President Obama will save us from the false choice in Afghanistan of withdrawing all troops immediately and going all medieval on their asses.

Posted by: blaster at June 22, 2011 12:07 PM (Fw2Gg)

220 I think he's black, but...

He is.

But he's claiming some discrimination because he was profiled as a "thug."

Dumbfuck would be more accurate, like all those other dumbfucks that let their pants hang that way.

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at June 22, 2011 12:07 PM (1rHeD)

221 >>>> I'm a smoker so I'm probably a bit partial

Yeah, I'm sure that is hard on you.

Why not make an airline for smokers?

Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 12:08 PM (TFxd0)

222 Barky O'Jugears is going to deliver his "We'll still respect you in the morning" speech in which he will lay out his eleven-dimensional thread of reasoning for beginning to withdraw from Afghanistan next month. Despite objections from those who might know better, of course ... like the military folks responsible for conducting operations there.

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 12:08 PM (UzjcV)

223 Would really like to punch that shithead. I am so not the violent type, but [repeat 10x].

Posted by: LennonLenin

Remember the days when you could put a kid on an airplane and send them on an adventure to see their grandparents?

Between the TSA and this smug freak of nature, would you even consider doing this now?

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 12:08 PM (6rX0K)

224 226
Why not make an airline for smokers?
Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 04:08 PM (TFxd0)

One was set up a decade or so ago, but I can neither recall its name nor do I know if it still is in business.

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 12:10 PM (UzjcV)

225 202 Did you ever see NIGHTHAWKS with Stallone as a cross-dressing cop?

Some of it...wasn't Billy Dee Williams (Lando) in that as Stallone's partner?

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at June 22, 2011 04:01 PM (c0A3e)

No, that was Brian Dennehy.

Posted by: Guy Who Doesn't Know The Joke Is Over at June 22, 2011 12:11 PM (20jXV)

226 ...whereas Mr. Saggybottom could easily snag or trip over his own pants and block escape routes for others.

Not even. If that happened in front of me, I'd consider him part of the damn floor.

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at June 22, 2011 12:13 PM (1rHeD)

227

Has Midwest Express changed for the worse now that they are part of Frontier Airlines? They used to be first class seating throughout the plane with fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. Great flights from Dulles to Madison or Mpls/St. Paul. Had to stop through Milwaukee though.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at June 22, 2011 12:13 PM (yQWNf)

228 226 >>>> I'm a smoker so I'm probably a bit partial

Yeah, I'm sure that is hard on you.

Why not make an airline for smokers?

>>>>I wish. When I flew to Singapore from NY on Singapore Airlines, all I could think about is lighting a cigarette, and then when I fell asleep, I even dreamt about it.
Kinda sad really.

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 12:13 PM (1wgaP)

229 Would it be a hate crime to leave this "thing" with his feet hanging out of the flapper top of a public trash can?

Posted by: ontherocks at June 22, 2011 12:13 PM (HBqDo)

230 Posted by: Guy Who Doesn't Know The Joke Is Over

Over ? Was it over when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?

Posted by: that guy that doesn't read all the comments at June 22, 2011 12:14 PM (GTbGH)

231 Why not make an airline for smokers?

Probably not a good business case for it now that only 20% of people smoke. In any case it was federal regulations and not pressure from nonsmokers that ended smoking on airplanes.

Posted by: Ace's liver at June 22, 2011 12:14 PM (QgI7g)

232 Regarding the guy in the tight blue undies and pretty much nothing else. If I had the seat next to him I would definitely bitch. And I hope they put a tarp on the seat before he was allowed to sit down. Airplane travel is a special situation in that people are crammed into close quarters for extended periods of time. Allowing a practically naked, hairy person onto a plane with other passengers is not reasonable. Don't care whether the guy is gay or not, he's a disgusting, selfish bastard.

Posted by: nerdygirl at June 22, 2011 12:15 PM (NuCbo)

233

Between the TSA and this smug freak of nature, would you even consider doing this now?

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 04:08 PM (6rX0K)

Putting my 11 year old on the plane to MN next week. They allow you to go right to the gate with them and the flight attendants are pretty protective of the kids once they are on the plane. Never had a problem.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at June 22, 2011 12:15 PM (yQWNf)

234 Kill it with fire.

Posted by: scottythrust at June 22, 2011 12:17 PM (VTeUD)

235 232
Had to stop through Milwaukee though.
Posted by: Truck Monkey at June 22, 2011 04:13 PM (yQWNf)

My wife, a smoker, liked Midwest Express for that very reason. It was far easier to slip outside for a smoke and return to the gate during a stopover at Billy Mitchell Field than it was in Detroit, Chicago or Minneapolis-St.Paul.

Posted by: No Whining at June 22, 2011 12:18 PM (UzjcV)

236 229 226
Why not make an airline for smokers?
Posted by: Y-not at June 22, 2011 04:08 PM (TFxd0)

>>>One was set up a decade or so ago, but I can neither recall its name nor do I know if it still is in business.

>I think that was Reno Air??? I don't remember either. But there is a new "smokers only airline" called Smoker's International Airways, it flies mostly Europe-Asia, but it has a new flight proposed from Dusseldorf Germany to New York Laguardia.

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 12:18 PM (1wgaP)

237

I wish. When I flew to Singapore from NY on Singapore Airlines, all I could think about is lighting a cigarette, and then when I fell asleep, I even dreamt about it.
Kinda sad really.

That's what chewing tobacco is for.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at June 22, 2011 12:19 PM (SY2Kh)

238 That's what chewing tobacco is for.

Blech. I'd rather sit next to terminal fairy.

Posted by: Ace's liver at June 22, 2011 12:19 PM (QgI7g)

239 140 I remember flying Piedmont Airlines to Jacksonville NC

Piedmont Airlines ... the best US airline ever.

Posted by: mrp at June 22, 2011 03:44 PM (HjPtV)

They flew big planes into small towns. Now I have to be jammed into some crappy Brazilian plane to go to those places.

Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at June 22, 2011 12:20 PM (PgrtT)

240 I flew Frontier recently. I was impressed.

Posted by: Dave at June 22, 2011 12:22 PM (Xm1aB)

241 >>>>>>>236 Why not make an airline for smokers?
Probably not a good business case for it now that only 20% of people smoke.

> Liberals only account for 17% of the US population, JUST SAYIN.
Yet hollywood still makes all liberal movies?

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 12:23 PM (1wgaP)

242 I look at this from a different perspective--I've flown over 100,000 miles in the last six months. I've seen way to many power tripping jackasses and slightly nutty menopausal stewardesses to give the airlines any credit. If someone's wearing saggy pants, yes, they are an obnoxious jackass...but so is the flight attendant complaining about it. The flight attendants need to STFU and serve the damned drinks already. I don't want to hear their opinion of some football player's clothing. The dude in women's underwear is a whole other story. That is complete uncalled for and he should not be allowed on the plane. I'd raise hell if I had to sit next to that.

Posted by: The Guy that Doesn't Understand the First Amendment at June 22, 2011 12:24 PM (gyNYk)

243

Between the TSA and this smug freak of nature, would you even consider doing this now?

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 04:08 PM (6rX0K)

Posted by: Truck Monkey

You're braver than I. I have a ten year old daughter. I won't subject her to the rape scans or TSA agents arguing about whose turn it is. I have no reason to question the flight attendants, but it's obvious that Mr. Speedo of the Skies can act without being questioned. No one should have to ride next to that.

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 12:25 PM (6rX0K)

244 10 Would they allow a buxom, shapely young woman wearing that same outfit to fly on the plane? Can it be mandatory?

Probably not. There was the recent case of the woman with the too-short skirt who was refused service on Southwest.

Double standards have gone multi-dimensional.

Posted by: Where're my ping pong balls? at June 22, 2011 12:25 PM (XIXhw)

245 >>>>242 I wish. When I flew to Singapore from NY on Singapore Airlines, all I could think about is lighting a cigarette, and then when I fell asleep, I even dreamt about it.

Kinda sad really.

>>>>>That's what chewing tobacco is for.

Not the SAME.

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 12:25 PM (1wgaP)

246 Can I haz your number?

Posted by: Mark Foley at June 22, 2011 12:26 PM (VxqUc)

247 The "black community", whatever the hell that is, has absolutely no one to blame but themselves. They have sat back and allowed the Gay Rights Movement (and we all know who THEY are) to equate being gay with being black. They have allowed behavior to be compared to a civil right.

Homosexuality is not a race, nationality, or gender. It's behavior based on a belief.

Posted by: Jaynie59 at June 22, 2011 12:29 PM (4zKCA)

248 This guy needs to be punched.

Posted by: ParisParamus at June 22, 2011 12:31 PM (QN76w)

249 I hope he sits in the aisle sit. The thought of that "guy" trying to crawl over me to use the bathroom is....there are no words.

Fashion tip: Black is not slimming on you.

Posted by: mpfs at June 22, 2011 12:31 PM (iYbLN)

250 "Looks like I picked a great night to go to a quilting party." I had a great first date with a girl back in '93. When I asked her out again, she mentioned a quilting club meeting. I assumed that was a nice enough brush-off, so I never called again. When that "American Quilt" movie came out a couple of years later, the local paper did an article on the area's quilting club. They had a nice photograph of the club standing around one of their quilts, and the girl from that first date was in it.

Posted by: FRONT TOWARD LEFT at June 22, 2011 12:34 PM (cbyrC)

251 TWA baby.

First class.

White table cloths. Fine Dining. Real silverware. Hot and actually pleasant fight attendants.

There was a day.

Oh yeah Dave. The Delta L1011 on a long haul in first class was wonderful. Pan Am first class. Those were the days, I was a non-rev flyer as a travel agent. I always dressed up right down to the panty hose.

Posted by: mpfs at June 22, 2011 12:36 PM (iYbLN)

252 I gave up on flying when all the hassles got to the point that it was torture to fly and when I found that for almost all the flights I was making it took less time to drive.

My last flight that sealed the doom was on a business trip to Pittsburgh.First I had to drive for an hour to get to the closest city with an airport which was a small regional. Then take a puddle-jumper to a large airport for connecting flight. The a one hour trip from the airport to the hotel in the city. The reverse flight took even longer. One way the trip was over 12 hours from house to hotel.

When I got home I plugged in the info in my computer trip calculator. It came up with about 11.5 hours and that was mostly because I would have to go through mountains. I later talked to a guy at work who was from Pittsburgh and asked him how long it took for him to drive. He told me 12 hours taking it easy.

All this was before 9-11.

Why put up with the crap at airports when in most cases now you can drive in less time?

Posted by: Vic at June 22, 2011 12:37 PM (M9Ie6)

253 When that "American Quilt" movie came out a couple of years later, the local paper did an article on the area's quilting club. They had a nice photograph of the club standing around one of their quilts, and the girl from that first date was in it.

Posted by: FRONT TOWARD LEFT

OMG. They stitched her into the quilt. That's sick.

Posted by: Blue Hen at June 22, 2011 12:37 PM (6rX0K)

254 Do I want to know what a lemmon party is?

Posted by: Sheila at June 22, 2011 12:38 PM (EIzB0)

255 ugh. lemon

Posted by: Sheila at June 22, 2011 12:39 PM (EIzB0)

256 I swear that guy was also in the background of the picture in the Olbermann staff post.

Posted by: Roy at June 22, 2011 12:44 PM (VndSC)

257 96 The reality is that this guy was an attention whore begging for a lawsuit and the airline the people around him were smart enough not to take the bait.

If you see someone with their underwear hanging out, say the following words:

-"Excuse me, are you aware there are shit stains on your underwear? Is that why you leave them hanging out so they can dry from your Hershey squirts?"

Posted by: Shiggz at June 22, 2011 12:44 PM (mLAWK)

258 I used to fly Muse Airlines from LAX to Houston. Leather seats, leg room. Fantastic.

Posted by: mpfs at June 22, 2011 12:45 PM (iYbLN)

259

Local news here (SFbay area) had lots of coverage of this story. He didn't get kicked off for saggy pants, he got kicked of for getting beligerant when asked to pull up his pants. Big difference.

Posted by: Sheila at June 22, 2011 12:52 PM (EIzB0)

260 He got halfway through Heathrow with bare shins before the cops stopped him and made him open the coat to prove he wasn't a flasher. I wonder if that would happen today.

Posted by: Ace's liver at June 22, 2011 03:50 PM (QgI7g)

I did the same thing about 5 years ago from SFO. Nobody stopped me at Heathrow. It's a pain in the neck to fly from California to England and try to be dressed appropriately for both sets of weather.

Posted by: cthulhu at June 22, 2011 12:54 PM (kaalw)

261 260 ugh. lemon

Aw, nerds! That's what all the guys say.

Posted by: Liz L. at June 22, 2011 01:01 PM (XIXhw)

262 206-I'm late to the party (today has really been one of those days) but I loved Pan-Am. And TWA. I miss those trans-atlantic flights, where they treated you well no matter what class you flew. (Although, business and first class were amazing in both.) The best flight I've ever had was on Qantas, to Sydney. The flight attendants were a riot, and they passed out bottles of wine to any passenger who wanted them. As a blonde with a rack, I got several bottles of wine, gratis. Yep, good times....

Posted by: moki at June 22, 2011 01:02 PM (dZmFh)

263 Gays are on top (for now), the progs don't actually care about blacks as they have a guaranteed vote (for now.)

Posted by: Texan Economist at June 22, 2011 01:03 PM (TC/9F)

264 Y-not is a perky 5 foot 2

please elaborate on 'perky'

Posted by: Moron body parts committee at June 22, 2011 01:10 PM (UqKQV)

265 TWA back in the day. Classy; kinda expensive; comfy seats

nice stewardesses with cute hats.

Posted by: SantaRosaStan, speaking with certitude at June 22, 2011 01:13 PM (UqKQV)

266 is it really about minorities so much as the all-powerful gay lobby? presumably, the "thug" profiling "victim" should also have been a minority -- namely, black. aa will -- and more importantly *should* -- lose this suit. not that i think the black guy should have been allowed to fly without complying with the crew's request, but it was completely inappropriate for the company to subject their passengers to this old queen's visual sexual harassment.

Posted by: jimi ray at June 22, 2011 01:27 PM (0bg9i)

267 140 I remember flying Piedmont Airlines to Jacksonville NC Piedmont Airlines ... the best US airline ever. --------------------------------------------------- I also have fond memories of Piedmont Airlines. I flew it into and out of JAX, NC in the early 80's. Great pilots and friendly stewardesses. I remember one pilot putting us into a controlled dive so we could occupy some open air and get to the airport a little early. I miss Piedmont. And my 20's.

Posted by: Larry Dickman at June 22, 2011 01:39 PM (4t9J5)

268 The airline was probably just afraid the old guy would sue (or worse) if he wasn't allowed to fly as is. It's like the Prop 8 opponents in California attacking old ladies and posting personal information on the web (and using that information to get people fired from their jobs).

Posted by: malclave at June 22, 2011 01:45 PM (W1Ndc)

269 246 >>>>>>>236 Why not make an airline for smokers?
Probably not a good business case for it now that only 20% of people smoke.

> Liberals only account for 17% of the US population, JUST SAYIN.
Yet hollywood still makes all liberal movies?

Posted by: Raquel at June 22, 2011 04:23 PM (1wgaP)

They don't make movies for Americans anymore - we're only 5% of the world population, and America-bashing sells overseas.

Posted by: Ace's liver at June 22, 2011 01:45 PM (XIXhw)

270 259 Do I want to know what a lemmon party is?

Posted by: Sheila at June 22, 2011 04:38 PM (EIzB0)

Well, you can Google it, but the short answer is no, you really don't.

Posted by: Ace's liver at June 22, 2011 01:47 PM (XIXhw)

271 nice stewardesses with cute hats.

Stewardesses have heads?

Posted by: horny moron at June 22, 2011 02:14 PM (TFxd0)

272 Thanks, Ace. Now I gotta wash my eyes out...with bleach.

Posted by: SFC MAC at June 22, 2011 02:20 PM (WB46i)

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