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An Open Letter to the Infrequent Traveler

Published on March 17, 2007 by mensamember

Dear Vacation-Bound Infrequent Traveler,
 
From the moment I saw you fumbling your way through the metal detector three times back in security (it was I who preemptively yelled “MALE ASSIST”), I prayed we would not be on the same aircraft.  But thank you for sitting next to me and reaching out to be my new “flight friend” despite the clear signals I was sending by refusing to remove my headphones.  
 
That was certainly a vapid conversation we had, was it not?  I did not agree that all babies brought onto airplanes should be drunk or smothered.  It is my personal belief (as a consultant) that there are more innovative solutions such as soundproof crates.  I do however agree with your interesting view that seats on any flight with an endpoint in Dallas should be 80% wider.

Vacation-Bound Infrequent Traveler, I want to talk to you about something serious, almost as serious as the argument you had with the flight attendant (and for the record, I never thought it would fit in the overhead).  I am not certain you had the right to remove your shoes.  I do not care how drunk I am, your feet are foul.
 
V-BIT, you are such a dick sometimes.  One time when you reclined suddenly, you almost crushed my laptop behind you.  This is why I gently sprinkled snack mix crumbs on your scalp.  Or consider this: Wouldn’t it be nice if you did not travel while sick, caught in death’s ephemeral grip; coughing, choking, whipping up a nice flying fucking germtube?  Somber news, friend: The reason you are not wearing a wedding ring is because you snore.  I am a doctor. You have sleep apnea, and the capacity for sentient thought bleeds from your soul with every night’s welcome rest.  Just kidding.  Ass.

Remember when I launched the hostile takeover of the armrest?  Hahah remember that?  Ohhh god.  For reference:

Proper Armrest Usage

I had to wait for you to use the bathroom because the armrest had become lost in your overflowing V-BIT fleshtub.

Fat Man On Plane

On your next flight, when returning from the restroom, I would suggest calling out to passengers in a professional voice, “Watch your elbows.”

Yes, I already received your business card, so that’s all set.  Well, good luck with earning status.  And try to fly Jet Blue, the ground delays will help you diet.
 
Fondly,
MensaMember

P.S. You look like a bobblehead when you sleep, and I pointed this out to other passengers.



8 Responses to “An Open Letter to the Infrequent Traveler”

  1. totaldickhead Says:


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    VBIT? HAHHA.. Please, someone add that to the growing list of acronyms!

  2. allamericandouche Says:


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    Jesus Christ… that fat guy with the hotdog getting the bird… that’s just over the top.

  3. Ben Says:


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    I do the bobblehead when I sleep. :(

  4. mensamember Says:


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    Well, Ben, I hope not like this guy. I told the other passengers he was dreaming of fellating the flight attendant he pissed of earlier.

  5. Consulking Says:


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    Last time I met a VBIT was a woman with arms overflowing. I realized later on that she was a lumberjack.

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    [...] stay. Besides, in a crash landing, I’m sure I could assume a leadership position and assist my fellow VBITs to escape the skin-melting inferno coming from the ruptured engine that is now spewing flaming hot [...]

  7. chuebel Says:


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    turn around every other seat by 180 degrees. problem solved.

    stupid aircraft interior designers..

  8. JB el JB Says:


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    All very solid points. VBIT’s also tend to believe that they can fart for the entire flight and not have any one smell it. That’s bullshit.

    Airplane Farts Don’t Stink and Other Travel Myths Dispelled