I got a kick out of the couple sitting in front of me on my Los Angeles to Denver flight, who over the course of the flight seemed to go from lovebirds to enemies. Was it the screwdrivers they were consuming in place of breakfast?
From Lovebirds To Mortal Enemies: Passengers Fight After Morning Screwdrivers…
A young-ish couple took their seats in front of me on my United Airlines LAX-DEN flight in row one and looked like they could have been newlyweds. The kissing continued throughout boarding, interrupted only for them to consume the pre-flight mimosas offered by a flight attendant. They were laughing, there were joking, they appeared very happy…
After takeoff, both rapidly reclined their seats. This was an older ex-Continental 737-800 and the recline is fairly generous. With the seats reclined, the couple were very close to me and my seatmate.
Both skipped breakfast and just ordered screwdrivers (orange juice and vodka). Then they ordered a refill.
I zoned out of their conversation while enjoying my breakfast, but all of a sudden they began fighting.
“F-you!”
“F-you!”
The f-bombs flew and the woman was very angry…over what, I have no idea. The guy, who had a mohawk haircut, was just snickering and trying to ignore her. But she raised her voice sufficiently that many turned their heads in the cabin.
After a few moments they both put their noise-cancelling headphones on and ignored each other for the rest of the flight.
I guess they were still thirsty because each ordered one more alcoholic drink prior to landing. Hey, it’s five o’ clock somewhere, right?
CONCLUSION
Ah, the roller coaster of love. Whatever flipped a switch for that couple to go from lovebirds to mortal enemies…I can not say…but I doubt the screwdrivers helped. I wrote about this because it all happened literally in front of me: it was unavoidable. But I do sincerely wish that couple all the best in their tempestuous relationship.
Imagine if someone–without your knowledge or permission–shared photos (even partial) and descriptions of your family and details of your conversations online.
Not everything that happens on a plane is worthy of writing an article. And when it involves discussing details of not particularly noteworthy passenger interactions, including even partial photos and physical descriptions of the other passengers, it borders on an invasion of privacy.
You should know better.
If I made a loud commotion onboard, I would expect it…
Any other insight?
You have no reasonable expectation of privacy in a public setting in the United States like an airplane. Zero. So if you are going to get drunk, argue loudly, behave badly, or anything else that draws someone else’s attention, your privacy has not been invaded. If anything, you are invading the privacy of the other passengers who would presumably prefer a peaceful flight without being subjected to your disputes with your partner.
I recognize that mohawk. I’m 99% sure it’s one of your readers here.
This sentence lost me……. “I guess they were still independently thirsty because each ordered on more alcohol drink prior to drink.”
Someone needs a proofreader
Yes, I do.
I’ve been saying this for the past year as the quality of Matthew’s writing has dropped significantly. Every other post has some significant error/typo. If he would take two minutes to proofread or have someone review draft posts, the quality would be greatly improved. I guess churning out posts is probably more important that verifying his own content? I don’t mean this as any disrespect because this blog is great, but the constant grammatical and proofreading errors are really starting to detract from the content.
Why would anyone sign up for a credit card recommended by those with a such a poor level of attention to detail ?
Everyone’s a critic. I was just thinking/suggestion that Matt should play with some AI graphic imagers for articles such as this: “Draw me a semi-young looking couple with the man having a mohawk haircut and both of them drinking screwdrivers”. I would make a great tagline image…
Maybe she didn’t like the idea of him putting his feet up on the bulkhead?
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Most of us can enjoy lots of alcohol or become even more peaceful after a few drinks.
This article sounds like it was written by an 85 year old Stepford wife.
Somewhere, someone is writing an article about a funny-looking fella’ picking croutons out of his salad because keto totally works for life.
I’d like to read that article. I did that today! And after 24 years keto, yes it is for life! You’re so right.
God, what a boring life you must lead. Science doesn’t agree with you, either.
Count calories. It’s really not hard.
My life is actually very exciting! But your life as a troll speaks to your existence. Nothing else to do? What a boor! I have pity for you.
First Class isn’t what it used to be.
I think the mohawk guy farted and she didn’t like it.
I enjoy reading this blog. The stories are interesting, but I can’t say the same for the commenters. Seems like the majority of comments are from a type of disgruntled flyer that’s become ubiquitous and boring.
Needing 3 drinks to put up with each other on a 2 hour flight is a sure sign this couple is built to last.
Yup.