Transportation: The Curse

The Curse

By ugly me - 24/10/2010 00:50 - United States

Today, I was sitting on a plane waiting for everyone to get on. A cute guy around my age had the option of sitting next to me or an old guy. He gave me a horrified look and immediately sat next to the old man. I got to sit next to his mother. She evil eyed me the whole time. FML

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By lindsay - 28/10/2019 00:01

Today, I was at the airport walking around, killing time. There was a man about twenty years older than me who kept on eyeballing me, and it really wasn't flattering. I get on the plane and guess who I get to sit next to. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/10/2009 20:10 - United States

Today, I was on a plane with my grandma. A cute guy sat down next to her. She asked his age. He told her he was 16. She said, "Oh, that's how old my granddaughter here is." She then turned to me and said loudly, "You should switch seats with me, he's HOT!" Well, at least Grandma loves me. FML

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By PlaneGuy - 25/02/2017 01:00 - Reunion - Saint-denis

Today, I was on a plane and a cute girl was getting ready to sit down beside me, but upon making eye contact, she asked to switch seats. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/09/2009 12:54 - United Kingdom

Today, I had to catch a coach to London at 4 in the morning. I was late so I had to take any free seat, so sat down next to a seemingly sweet old man. Within ten minutes, the sweet old man was trying to kiss me and trying to pull me on top of him. Nobody said anything. The journey was 4 hours long. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/06/2012 14:11 - United States

Today, I went on a long flight. I was fortunate enough to sit next to a great girl. However, she must have thought I was not so great, because she moved to the empty seat across the aisle. Next to my dad. Who then told stories about how I always get motion sickness on airplanes. I then threw up. FML

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By Claustrophobic - 04/04/2013 07:12 - United States

Today, I was on a plane in the aisle seat; the guy in the middle was encroaching on my space, and the window seat was not taken. The stewardess noticed my discomfort and suggested the guy move so we both had space. He had bought both seats and "liked sitting in the middle." FML

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By Marfo101 - 16/01/2015 15:41 - Ghana - Accra

Today, a pretty girl joined the line at the bus station. I let her skip the line and go before me so I could sit next to her. After she bought her ticket, I realized there were no more seats left on that bus. I was told to get off, and had to take the next bus, sitting next to a snoring old man. FML

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By MLeguillon - 01/09/2014 04:34 - United States - Imperial

Today, after years of wonderful flying experiences, I boarded a flight and took my seat only to find a baby sitting in front of me, behind me, and to the right of me, and across the aisle from me. All of whom decided to cry in unison. It was a 9-hour flight. FML

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By Oddy - 17/11/2020 05:02 - Italy

Today, I travelled by myself for the first time. I was seated next to a middle-aged man who was trying to convince me that I was his soulmate, kept touching my face and sniffing me. I'm 19 and it was a 6 hour flight. FML

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By Nutty - 24/06/2009 05:10 - United States

Today, I was sitting next to this cute guy on an airplane who I had started talking to. There was still an empty seat between us and it seemed like there weren't any more passengers boarding the plane. I then asked out loud, "I wonder if anyone will sit between us?" He replied "I hope so." FML

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Vexation 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 9:14

It amazes me that people can be so rude and superficial. *facepalm*

missory_missouri 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 9:54

Maybe he didn't think you were ugly...maybe he thought you were really cute and said to himself, "Eesh! Better not sit next to a pretty girl...I'll never hear the end of it from mom!" And when his mom saw you (the pretty girl) staring at her son, she got angry because NO ONE is good enough for her baby boy!! Thus him avoiding the seat next to you and her giving you dirty looks. It's more of a compliment, really...

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dannyfont 5

Sunday 24 October 2010 16:08

Aren't flight seats pre assigned?

Jewelofagal 2

Sunday 24 October 2010 16:34

Not on Southwest!

joethemaggio 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 16:24

Prolly because you kept staring at her son the whole flight, know your number ogre! 8s don't wanna sit with 3s.

TheIrishJaneDoe 8

Sunday 24 October 2010 16:58

This could have nothing to do with being ugly or hot, and everything to do with airplane etiquette. Were you hogging the armrest? Chomping your gum like a ruminating bovine? Bring something smelly onboard to eat, or wear a strong perfume? Were you dressed for a slumber party rather than travel, or had you taken your shoes off? Were you reading over people's shoulders or obviously eavesdropping on others' quiet conversations? Did you look anxious to chat someone up, or let your face show critical thoughts of each passenger? I'm often shocked and appalled at how many people leave their manners at the gate when boarding a flight, but my biggest pet peeve is something they do before leaving home: the whole dressing-for-a-Saturday-on-the-couch thing. Aside from looking awful (YOU'RE STILL IN PUBLIC, PEOPLE!), did you know that dressing less sloppily, in tighter, heavier natural fibers can actually help save your life in a crash? The type of shoe you wear is particularly important-- you want close-toed, flat, comfortable shoes that can't slip off easily. Being able to move quickly on all kinds of surfaces can make a big difference. The More You Know...

Pistoph 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 18:33

I dont have enough time to read this. short and sweet.

ImaginaryFoe 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 21:32

Then you have missed out. There's no need for you to take time out of your busy schedule to comment at all. I was actually thinking OP was a little self-important and shallow but your diagnosis may be correct as well, IrishJane. I also loathe the lack of travelling etiquette. If I have to fly, I go first or business class to avoid the riff-raff. Seems elitist, I know, but it's already an uncomfortable situation and I like me enough to spare myself the additional annoyance of slovenly, rude passengers sitting close enough for me to feel their breath.

spartan_girl 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 22:48

Or even before you get on the plane- were you yelling out your opinions about every news story that came on the TV (seriously, last time I flew, a young woman did this. Someone asked her to quiet down, and she started yelling even louder), trying to push your way to the front of the boarding line (same girl, and many others), or just generally being rude? Maybe OP shoved the guy in line, or took his mom's seat in the terminal or something. Or maybe she just overreacted. But there are some seriously incompetent people out there when it comes to travel etiquette.

Sgeo 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 17:46

Many years ago, at summer camp, there was a girl on the bus (to another part) that I liked. The only seat was next to her. I was shy and refused to sit next to her, until a counselor found room elsewhere.

ifailplzinsultme 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 17:48

if any1 cares I modded this. Nobody does.....

Thanateros 1

Sunday 24 October 2010 18:00

Haha you're ugly xD

babicakez 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 18:58

I think they were giving you evil looks because they were expecting you to offer your seat so they could seat together and you sit next to the old man. The evil eye was towards your rudeness not because you're ugly.

itsNicoleyo 2

Friday 3 June 2011 14:15

why is it rude if she didn't give up her seat? she sat there in the first place, she has no obligation to give up her seat :/

skyeyez9 24

Sunday 24 October 2010 19:43

80: It was not rude for her to not offer the mom a seat. On planes, you are assigned a seat. If momma wanted to sit next to her son, she should have requested that when she booked their tickets. It was rude of the mom to assume the girl would give up her seat.

Selena_is_back 7

Sunday 24 October 2010 21:36

exactly, people actually pay for the seating.

ImaginaryFoe 0

Sunday 24 October 2010 21:38

A. You can use the reply button if you have a comment directly related to someone else's. B. Not all airlines have assigned seating, actually. But it is possible that they had to buy tickets separately and were hoping someone would switch with them. It would not have been rude to ask. It would be rude to scowl at someone because she didn't offer. I for one would never have noticed it was a mother-son duo.