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Woman Has The Worst Flight Experience Of Her Life When She Sees Her Seatmate
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Woman Has The Worst Flight Experience Of Her Life When She Sees Her Seatmate

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On September 2016 Sara Novic from Brooklyn tweeted about a strange incident she had on a plane involving a creepy doll and its owner. After boarding the plane she happily tweeted that there’s no person in the middle seat next to her. Well, at least no human person. It turns out, the middle seat was taken by a creepy doll. To make this situation even more bizarre, Sara discovered that the owner of a doll bought it a ticket.

Apparently, the doll is named Barbara and he booked the ticket under her name. Furthermore, the man used a fake birthdate. It caused a great deal of turmoil for airport’s security team which desperately tried to match the name on the boarding pass to the given birth date. The situation was resolved only after they realized that Barbara is a doll.

After a two-hour layover, Sara got onto another plane just to see the same doll and the man sitting across her. This coincidence made matters even worse and Sara described the whole incident as terrifying. Tell us in the comments if you find this doll creepy or not so much!

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On Twitter Sara Novic from Brooklyn documented a strange incident she had on a plane

After boarding the plane she noticed an unusual passenger sitting next to her

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When Sara thought she was safe, the man with his doll got on another plane with her

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

This is just stupid. Who cares you’re sitting by a doll. Maybe the guy has mental illness and the doll brings him happiness. Who gives a c**p? I think the person posting the tweets makes her self look like a judgemental douche. Whatever happened to kindness and accepting people for who they are. He might be a very nice person. Also what’s wrong with going to see the Noah’s Ark replica? What a condescending b***h. She’s obviously better than everyone else, or thinks she is.

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

Why was the flight terrible for her? It's just a freaking doll. Way better than a crying baby, someone with smelly feet or any other person. Grow up!!!

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Kenya Rai
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think she was intentionally exaggerating her reaction for comedic purposes. Chill.

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Stille20
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a doll in a seat. In a time when people live streamed a man being dragged from a plane, this just doesn't seem that noteworthy.

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

why is everyone assuming he was mentally ill? My first thought was- that he just hates to sit next to people during long flights so much, that he invested in an extra ticket, so he doesn't have to explain the empty extra seat to anyone.. ;D why not?

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Bobbi Newell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a...non-issue. This guy probably has extreme anxiety, and the doll functions as a security item. Considering the various critters people try to pass off as support animals, traveling with a doll is unusual, but tame by comparison. And far less annoying.

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J Mason
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This may be a mentally challenged man who is being brave going on a trip by himself. The doll may be like a child's stuffed animal and may help him to not feel so alone, even if the doll is planning an evil plot of world domination.

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

Hmmm I call b.s. They only realized the ticket was for a doll AFTER boarding? Has this person never flown before making up this stupid story? They check your to tickets waaaay before getting on the plane. Nice try tho.

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

Yes, you give them the ticket (or maybe not in this case), but maybe he never explicitly said, "Hey, Gate Agent, that ticket is for this inanimate object." I hope it was inanimate.

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

I hate this posts, where people share some random conversations they overheard in public or talking about situations like this here. Can't they mind their own business? Why do they have to twitter for hours just to let other people be updated about those b******t?

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Cat person
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with you there. I don't get the part where it was shared to social media. It would be different if she just told this to family and friends like I would have done

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Maria Blount
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people have a fear of flying. Maybe this is how he gets through his flights? Maybe he doesnt want to sit next to A*****e co-passengers who are nosey and chatty and he is willing to pay for an extra ticket for that comfort.

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Teddy O'Malley
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Last time I was on a plane I took a doll because I find them comforting. I didn't but her a ticket, thorough.

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Lira Mai
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he may be weird but he is not causing harm or bothering anyone. just leave the guy alone. taking a picture of him is definitely invading his privacy. that flight attendant should be reprimanded.

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Biljana Malesevic
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kinda feel sad for him. Why are people so judgemental? Maybe he has some issues, problems, maybe the doll comforts him somehow,, if he is scared of flights, who knows? But he is not hurting anyone.

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Debbie Andersson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don´t get it, it´s just a doll, maybe the guy have had enough of crying babies seated next to him, or annoying people in general, so he brought the doll to sit beside him.

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Ruth Beaty
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, not a bad idea! He got a seat without a person (technically) in next to him. Pretty smart if you ask me.

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A.R.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well since this woman has such a vivid imagination, this man and her doll made her flights home much more interesting than one with out them. Kind of fun how she made it out to be so creepy even though in reality, it's was just some weird guy and his dolly friend flying to see a museum. I bet this guys real story is sad or pathetic in reality, but one never knows what others are really up to do we?

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nek0kitty
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe its an old antique doll and he was going to the museum to have it appraised or something and he had an extra seat for it so he could personally make sure nothing happened to it. Your comment made me think that lol I forgot about the museum part

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

That was really creepy. However, if everyone posed the scariest thing they'd seen on a plane, Bored Panda would be very crowded. This woman does not know the story behing this doll, though. Maybe it belongs to his recently deceased mom, and this is the only thing she left him, or something like that. She shouldn't be so quick to assume things about people.

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Maria Blount
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people have a fear of flying. Maybe this is how he gets through his flights. Maybe he doesnt want to sit next to A*****e co-passengers and is ready to pay money for that convenience.

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

What's wrong with the doll being there? I love its dress though!

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Cat person
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok so I understand both viewpoints here. Yes, indeed it did sort of seem like she was over reacting and just trying to get attention, but I probably would have been weirded out by the guy buying a ticket for his doll too. Regardless, she shouldn't have posted it on social media. It should have been something she shared with her friends and family. Honestly people overshare their lives and other people's lives too much on social media (and I'm not saying that because I'm some old person who hates media and computers; in fact I'm 16 and do have social media but it's for art)

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

I'm just wondering...perhaps he bought the doll a ticket so that he could ensure no one was sitting next to him. But sometimes the price of a business class ticket is twice that economy? So why not business? Unless it wasn't than never mind.

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

Who cares, maybe he bought it for his daughter . You just embarrassed yourself and a perfect stranger. mind your own business .

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

maybe his baby died and he uses this as a means to cope with his loss?

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

The doll may be his daughter favorite doll whom which she passed away, and now the doll is the representative of her. He might just be fulfilling the promise he made with his daughter when she was alive.

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Marnee DeRider
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone who knows this guy will STILL recognize him. He might have issues. Shame on this woman for making fun of him on the internet. And shame on any of you who upvoted this.

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KT Trondsen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rather crappy move by this girl posting such a judgmental thing. We don't know the story about why he has the doll with him like this. Maybe he lost a daughter, we don't know. Too bad she didn't have the brains to ask him. Hardly a reason to "ruin" her flight

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Lira Mai
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's not a worst flight experience. she should just mind her own business. she should be thankful to that guy because of him she had a topic to post on her tweeter feed. she invaded the privacy of that guy ( by taking his picture). what a horrible woman.

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Thomas Es Thomas
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As creepy and mental as it seems, the guy might have a practical use for the doll. He likely hates having other people sit next to him. I know I do. I'm not quite the rich guy who buys nine airline seats to be alone, but I see where this guys coming from. (I actually saw a guy who had three rows of three all to himself.)

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

I'm also from Brooklyn - Dyker Heights. I've seen it all, and nothing would phase me. Not even this, and I don't really care for dolls. Much ado about nothing.

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Cece Venticinc
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She wasn't judging the man. She was posting her experience of her flight. If I was in her position, yea, I would be creeped out to that I was sitting next to a doll with a creepy face. Here is something to think about. Maybe the woman has anxiety or a fear of dolls. She didn't say anything mean about the man with the doll. Just explained that he bought a ticket for the doll and is going to Cincinnati. She referred to him as, "a man" or "owner of the doll" nothing more.

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Sid Macheath
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6 years ago

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Guy just wants some extra leg room...for the dismembered hooker legs in his knapsack

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

Maybe he's a nice guy, and some people just jump to conclusions a bit too quickly.

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

This is just stupid. Who cares you’re sitting by a doll. Maybe the guy has mental illness and the doll brings him happiness. Who gives a c**p? I think the person posting the tweets makes her self look like a judgemental douche. Whatever happened to kindness and accepting people for who they are. He might be a very nice person. Also what’s wrong with going to see the Noah’s Ark replica? What a condescending b***h. She’s obviously better than everyone else, or thinks she is.

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

Why was the flight terrible for her? It's just a freaking doll. Way better than a crying baby, someone with smelly feet or any other person. Grow up!!!

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Kenya Rai
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think she was intentionally exaggerating her reaction for comedic purposes. Chill.

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Stille20
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a doll in a seat. In a time when people live streamed a man being dragged from a plane, this just doesn't seem that noteworthy.

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

why is everyone assuming he was mentally ill? My first thought was- that he just hates to sit next to people during long flights so much, that he invested in an extra ticket, so he doesn't have to explain the empty extra seat to anyone.. ;D why not?

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Bobbi Newell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a...non-issue. This guy probably has extreme anxiety, and the doll functions as a security item. Considering the various critters people try to pass off as support animals, traveling with a doll is unusual, but tame by comparison. And far less annoying.

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J Mason
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This may be a mentally challenged man who is being brave going on a trip by himself. The doll may be like a child's stuffed animal and may help him to not feel so alone, even if the doll is planning an evil plot of world domination.

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

Hmmm I call b.s. They only realized the ticket was for a doll AFTER boarding? Has this person never flown before making up this stupid story? They check your to tickets waaaay before getting on the plane. Nice try tho.

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

Yes, you give them the ticket (or maybe not in this case), but maybe he never explicitly said, "Hey, Gate Agent, that ticket is for this inanimate object." I hope it was inanimate.

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

I hate this posts, where people share some random conversations they overheard in public or talking about situations like this here. Can't they mind their own business? Why do they have to twitter for hours just to let other people be updated about those b******t?

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Cat person
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with you there. I don't get the part where it was shared to social media. It would be different if she just told this to family and friends like I would have done

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Maria Blount
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people have a fear of flying. Maybe this is how he gets through his flights? Maybe he doesnt want to sit next to A*****e co-passengers who are nosey and chatty and he is willing to pay for an extra ticket for that comfort.

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Teddy O'Malley
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Last time I was on a plane I took a doll because I find them comforting. I didn't but her a ticket, thorough.

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Lira Mai
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he may be weird but he is not causing harm or bothering anyone. just leave the guy alone. taking a picture of him is definitely invading his privacy. that flight attendant should be reprimanded.

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Biljana Malesevic
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kinda feel sad for him. Why are people so judgemental? Maybe he has some issues, problems, maybe the doll comforts him somehow,, if he is scared of flights, who knows? But he is not hurting anyone.

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Debbie Andersson
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don´t get it, it´s just a doll, maybe the guy have had enough of crying babies seated next to him, or annoying people in general, so he brought the doll to sit beside him.

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Ruth Beaty
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, not a bad idea! He got a seat without a person (technically) in next to him. Pretty smart if you ask me.

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A.R.
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well since this woman has such a vivid imagination, this man and her doll made her flights home much more interesting than one with out them. Kind of fun how she made it out to be so creepy even though in reality, it's was just some weird guy and his dolly friend flying to see a museum. I bet this guys real story is sad or pathetic in reality, but one never knows what others are really up to do we?

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nek0kitty
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe its an old antique doll and he was going to the museum to have it appraised or something and he had an extra seat for it so he could personally make sure nothing happened to it. Your comment made me think that lol I forgot about the museum part

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

That was really creepy. However, if everyone posed the scariest thing they'd seen on a plane, Bored Panda would be very crowded. This woman does not know the story behing this doll, though. Maybe it belongs to his recently deceased mom, and this is the only thing she left him, or something like that. She shouldn't be so quick to assume things about people.

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Maria Blount
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people have a fear of flying. Maybe this is how he gets through his flights. Maybe he doesnt want to sit next to A*****e co-passengers and is ready to pay money for that convenience.

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Sophia Chan
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's wrong with the doll being there? I love its dress though!

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Cat person
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok so I understand both viewpoints here. Yes, indeed it did sort of seem like she was over reacting and just trying to get attention, but I probably would have been weirded out by the guy buying a ticket for his doll too. Regardless, she shouldn't have posted it on social media. It should have been something she shared with her friends and family. Honestly people overshare their lives and other people's lives too much on social media (and I'm not saying that because I'm some old person who hates media and computers; in fact I'm 16 and do have social media but it's for art)

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

I'm just wondering...perhaps he bought the doll a ticket so that he could ensure no one was sitting next to him. But sometimes the price of a business class ticket is twice that economy? So why not business? Unless it wasn't than never mind.

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

Who cares, maybe he bought it for his daughter . You just embarrassed yourself and a perfect stranger. mind your own business .

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

maybe his baby died and he uses this as a means to cope with his loss?

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

The doll may be his daughter favorite doll whom which she passed away, and now the doll is the representative of her. He might just be fulfilling the promise he made with his daughter when she was alive.

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Marnee DeRider
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone who knows this guy will STILL recognize him. He might have issues. Shame on this woman for making fun of him on the internet. And shame on any of you who upvoted this.

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KT Trondsen
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rather crappy move by this girl posting such a judgmental thing. We don't know the story about why he has the doll with him like this. Maybe he lost a daughter, we don't know. Too bad she didn't have the brains to ask him. Hardly a reason to "ruin" her flight

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Lira Mai
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's not a worst flight experience. she should just mind her own business. she should be thankful to that guy because of him she had a topic to post on her tweeter feed. she invaded the privacy of that guy ( by taking his picture). what a horrible woman.

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Thomas Es Thomas
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As creepy and mental as it seems, the guy might have a practical use for the doll. He likely hates having other people sit next to him. I know I do. I'm not quite the rich guy who buys nine airline seats to be alone, but I see where this guys coming from. (I actually saw a guy who had three rows of three all to himself.)

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Paw Paw
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm also from Brooklyn - Dyker Heights. I've seen it all, and nothing would phase me. Not even this, and I don't really care for dolls. Much ado about nothing.

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Cece Venticinc
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She wasn't judging the man. She was posting her experience of her flight. If I was in her position, yea, I would be creeped out to that I was sitting next to a doll with a creepy face. Here is something to think about. Maybe the woman has anxiety or a fear of dolls. She didn't say anything mean about the man with the doll. Just explained that he bought a ticket for the doll and is going to Cincinnati. She referred to him as, "a man" or "owner of the doll" nothing more.

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Sid Macheath
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6 years ago

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Guy just wants some extra leg room...for the dismembered hooker legs in his knapsack

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

Maybe he's a nice guy, and some people just jump to conclusions a bit too quickly.

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