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Think of the most unusual (or disgusting) scene you've ever seen on a plane flight. Now imagine sharing that with more than 745,000 followers on Instagram? This is how "Passenger Shaming" works, an Instagram account dedicated to spreading the most bizarre moments and bad manners seen on flights - and recorded by passengers or commissioners.

The public shaming site was started by Shawn Kathleen — a mom, former police officer and paramedic who worked as a flight attendant for seven years. She came up with the original concept and started the brand on her own approximately five years ago. It has since been featured in most media outlets across the globe and was named one of the “Best 100 Instagram accounts" by Rolling Stone Magazine.

Scroll down and see just how rude people can get while on a plane for yourself!

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Sometimes Self-Awareness Is Hard

Sometimes Self-Awareness Is Hard

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Aunt Messy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, be sneakier than that! Open the tray table, stuff the hair in it, and shut it again. I did this once when the idiot shoved her greasy hair in my face twice. There was yelling. How was I to know her hair could get caught in the hinges? ;-)

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Ani-87
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Open table, insert hair, close table and wait

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Valerie Lessard
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that hair looks really gross. i wouldn't want to touch it. snotty teenager not giving a s**t that shes blocking someones tv and looks ready for a fight, probably

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weatherwitch
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd tie tiny knots in her hair, just in 3 or 4 strands at a time, randomly so when she goes to brush it, it'll Really get her back 😉😃

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N S
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that is some rank hair, I wonder if it is some filthy girl or some big a*s rocker?

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RaroaRaroa
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't see a tray table. If there is one, open it, then close it tight.

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Xia Xeng
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine you were sleeping and when you open your eyes and see this... this will scare the s... out of me. Sadaku is on the plane!

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Kururi.Orihara
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People do s**t like this at my school. I know you sit in front of me, but get your godd*mn hair off my f*cking desk!!

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Julie James
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like it needs a good wash and brush. Can't believe how ignorant some people are.

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Great Panda Mamu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Trust me, anyone with hair this long knows exactly what their hair is doing. I understand not wanting your hair stuck between your back and your seat. That's why when I'm on a flight, my hair goes in a bun.

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Id row
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's amazing to me that someone's first reaction is to take a picture. That wouldn't even occur to me, I would have been addressing her the second she did that.

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varwenea
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get similar situations with jacket's sleeves and hoods regularly. They just flip it over before they even sit down.

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Krystine Patterson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In a large sweeping motion, I'd brush it aside and wouldn't give a toss on how the selfish cow would react.

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Fiona Matthews
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just dumb. Cut, rub in food, yell, do anything to get this hideous mess out of the way.

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Cyber
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my hair looks like this lol (i never go out and dont brush my hair XD)

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Paul Hutton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

unfortunately my swiss army knife with scissors wouldn't be allowed on

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Dhruv Rana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if I had a pair of scissors I would definitely chop her hair off

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Kimberly Anderson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

id put on some gloves and keep pulling it, until they move their nasty hair.

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Marius Jan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about just calling a flight attendant and report the problem? They may be willing to help.

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Magdalina777
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

....but why though. I mean, as an owner of fairly long haircut...I don't even see how that'd be comfortable, seems your hair would just endlessly get caught up between head and top of the seat or(even if you remove the passenger behind from the picture) stuff behind the seat you can't see or control...

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Sophie Warner
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would be putting stuff in that! Anybody got any gum? Or a toddler with rusk/chocolate hands?

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Shashana75
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She would have one chance to get that hair back on her side, if not I am going to be cutting that rats nest off!

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Azziza
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who thinks it doesn't even look like real hair, but more like a cheapo wig?

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Teleri Nyfain
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look, obviously NONE of the commenters have ever had to deal with long hair like this on a long plane flight. I have. The only problem with this is her putting her hair over her seat. Not very cool. But if you have your hair up for a long time it becomes very uncomfortable, and when your hair is long and you are sitting for a long period it will become unruly like this.

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Kim Nielsen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A wellplaced BIG chunk of chewing should placed right in the top, causing a short haircut. :-)

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Anita Swain
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ya.. the one with the long hair covering my tv screen would definitely get gum somehow in it ..as . close to the scalp as possible

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Venice Darling
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll ask her nicely, but if she's a b***h she'll get off the plane with a new hair cut she won't like.

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Michelle Line
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand people like this. They know damn well there's someone behind them and that their hair is going to be in that person's face as well as blocking the drop-down tray. Are they just asking for trouble? Wanting to get in an altercation?

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Kiki
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't be fooled. She knows exactly how inconsiderate she is being.

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Ali Whitwell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This gal would have had a nasty surprise when she got out of her seat I can assure you! ;-)

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Molly Block
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I had some scissors........snip snip snip, problem solved!

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Liza Bariamis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I had a scissors I would have given her a nice short haircut just for being inconsiderate

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Jennifer Cavallier Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't work and play well with others ,I would have asked once for her to move her nasty hair and if she didn't I would pull it . Hair is germy and gross that is why when people working with food have to wear hair nets .

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Slune
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happened once to me.Asking for keeping the hair on her side of he chair. Didn't help. Chewed a bunch of chewing gum until super soft and short from landing braided it artfully into this hanging strands

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Rowlie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

is that the girl from the grudge in the front seat? Maybe it's for the better that You can't see the screen

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Ana Sullivan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would've braided her hair.. Maybe put little decorations all over it... She's just asking for help.

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Nadine
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once sitting to watch a show the girl in front of me had very long hair and she suddenly whipped it all back, slapping me right in the face. It hurt!

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Sel Bonda
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pull it hard. If it doesn't come off, say "sorry beach, i assumed it to be a stinking wig". Else, throw that " yuk' below her seat!

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Petra Schaap
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd ask first to remove and if she dont, I'd do ALL the things with it that everyone describes here.

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Samhhain Cat
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Apparently politely asking is "hard" too. Holy f**k you a******s. You'd seriously cut off her hair? As someone with long hair, F**K YOU. She could just be clueless, not evil. You guys are d***s.

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Catherine Elliott
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have waist length hair too. I would never dream of letting it hang over the seat behind me. She is just rude, not clueless.

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I’m Only Posting This Photo So No One Else Sends It To Me

I’m Only Posting This Photo So No One Else Sends It To Me

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This Darwin Award Passenger Was Cold... So She Used The Plastic Bag (That Was Holding Blanket / Pillow) And Put It Over Her Head To Warm Up

This Darwin Award Passenger Was Cold... So She Used The Plastic Bag (That Was Holding Blanket / Pillow) And Put It Over Her Head To Warm Up

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Packing At The Gate 5 Minutes Before The Flight Like

Packing At The Gate 5 Minutes Before The Flight Like

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I_Am_Goober
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe she is a subject of random selection and they messed up her bag and she has to repack. Is it a nuisance? Yeah, but so is random selection sometimes.

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Parenting Is Hard, Guys

Parenting Is Hard, Guys

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RaroaRaroa
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess the parents might have been asleep. Could have been a 12 hour flight and the kid was trying to keep themselves busy and not wake mum or dad.

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A For Effort, Dude!

A For Effort, Dude!

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Siddharth Rath
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Out of the million things you can do on a plane - watching a movie, listening to music, talking to the person next to you, socializing, being a good fellow passenger - you watch porn... Whoa!

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"Man Dumps His Food Into Aisle After Eating What He Wanted"

"Man Dumps His Food Into Aisle After Eating What He Wanted"

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The Sense Of Entitlement Is Strong With This One

The Sense Of Entitlement Is Strong With This One

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Enuya
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like someone tried to make a perfect shot for Instagram. #travelling #ihatepeople #littlepleasures

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Crew Said She Couldn’t Do This. Her Reply… “I Don’t Care”

Crew Said She Couldn’t Do This. Her Reply… “I Don’t Care”

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Not. Apple. Juice.

Not. Apple. Juice.

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Daria B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least they had the decency to use a bottle and not the next person's seat (and belongings).

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Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

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That Time A Dude Tried To Warm Up His Pizza. On A Plane

That Time A Dude Tried To Warm Up His Pizza. On A Plane

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No This Wasn't A 348 Day Long Flight

No This Wasn't A 348 Day Long Flight

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getsu youbi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can we ban these people from flights please? Or at least make them clean up after themselves?

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Hairy, Unbeweavable Sitch In Full Effect

Hairy, Unbeweavable Sitch In Full Effect

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Jo Choto
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Start jamming food in there. A dab of butter. Some bread. A few potato chips. Some cheesecake. Whatever you've got. Could be interesting.

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Must. Be. First. To. Get. Bag

Must. Be. First. To. Get. Bag

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Aftermath Of Two Adult Passengers (Not 478 Children)

Aftermath Of Two Adult Passengers (Not 478 Children)

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Ok, So Which One Of You Left These On The Plane?!

Ok, So Which One Of You Left These On The Plane?!

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Jesus Flute Dude

Jesus Flute Dude

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Siddharth Rath
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he was good at it and played it well, it must've been a best case scenario. But if he was practising.... God save them

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Sorry About The Smell

Sorry About The Smell

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Solid Air Travel Hat Choice

Solid Air Travel Hat Choice

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don' t see anything bad about it. It's not like he's bothering someone. And he may be a pyrotechnic. So what?

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"It Fit On The Last Flight!"

"It Fit On The Last Flight!"

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Pro Travel Tip: The Tray Table Is Not An Ottoman

Pro Travel Tip: The Tray Table Is Not An Ottoman

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Yes This Is First Class. Yes This Is (Was?) A T-Bone Steak That Someone Ate

Yes This Is First Class. Yes This Is (Was?) A T-Bone Steak That Someone Ate

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Sometimes You Just Need To Air Out Your Sweaty Shoe

Sometimes You Just Need To Air Out Your Sweaty Shoe

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