Obese may have to pay twice on KLM planes

[sam]

My, how bigotry brings out the best in humanity.

1. How much space does the average person require?
2. What are the standards?
3. Who sets the standards?
4. Who enforces the standards?
5. Medical exemptions? See 2-4 above
6. Athletic exemptions? See 2-4 above

These questions are just the tip of the iceberg.
Does anybody really want to open up this can of "ignorant" worms?

Peace.

Wow sorry you were not joking. Great use of the words discriminate and bigotry though. As far as your questions(all 6) not a single one is relavent. The airline is selling a seat that is only so big. So either you fit or you do not, pretty easy to figure out.
On the lighter side of things a joke: Mommy always told me never argue with a idiot. They will bring you down to there level and win with experiance. Joke #2 Some poeple are like slinkies. Not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs. Joke #3 Wife says make love to me like in the movies, so I fvcked her in the ass and came on her face & she got really mad. Quess we do not watch the same movies! Joke #4 Someone just called and said a retard was running down the road in shit stained underwear. Where the fvck are you going? Do you need a ride?

[Uncle Ron]

Wow sorry you were not joking. Great use of the words discriminate and bigotry though. As far as your questions(all 6) not a single one is relavent. The airline is selling a seat that is only so big. So either you fit or you do not, pretty easy to figure out.

This entire thread is a joke, so of course I was joking. When I opened the thread and read the contents, I nearly fell over laughing. ':lol:'
As I burned another nugget in my bowl, I was thinking of how best to stimulate responses by playing the part of the devils advocate. ':twisted:'
Great use of the word "stimulate" and the phrase "devils advocate" don't you think? ':P'

When I finally stopped laughing and nearly pissing myself, I started to think about those that are in the opposite end of the spectrum - the small, the petite, the lithe. These people shouldn't have to pay full price, mainly because they weigh considerably less than the average person and take up less space. Even their luggage will weigh less because their clothes will be smaller, which in turn affects the size of their luggage (less items means smaller bag).
I think these people should have advocates representing their rights. I am sure there are some (me excluded) who would be willing to form an organization for the equal treatment of below-average sized people. Wicked.
Another idea might be to do away with standard pricing altogether and begin charging by total weight transported (physical plus baggage weight). Wonder what the airline industry would say to this concept? If they begin charging extra for big people, then small people should pay less.
How about airlines doing away with standard sized seats and instead offer three sizes - small, average, large, and charge accordingly.
Follows reason and logic, no?
Sarcasm does a mind good. '8)'
Peace.

[ZBeebs]

If I pay for a seat, I should get full use of that seat. If a person is sitting next to me and they are spilling into my seat or on top of me, how is that OK?

[the happy hacker]

Film director Kevin Smith unleashes Twitter tirade after being thrown off U.S. plane for being ‘too big for seat’ http://bit.ly/dkZNwZ

[Stanky Danky]

Film director Kevin Smith unleashes Twitter tirade after being thrown off U.S. plane for being ‘too big for seat’ http://bit.ly/dkZNwZ

Silent Bob speaks

I can see why obese people who are way too large to fit in one seat should have to pay for two seats, but this seems like a case of being slightly too large. The airline probably made a bad call.

[DazedandConfusedinOR]

I hope he got two meals at least.

[Uncle Ron]

Film director Kevin Smith unleashes Twitter tirade after being thrown off U.S. plane for being ‘too big for seat’ http://bit.ly/dkZNwZ

I read the story. The funny parts are the headlines media outlets are using, such as being "throw off" instead of the actual "pulled from flight", and there is a distinct difference, as if anyone cares.
As the story goes:
Mr. Smith purchased two seats for a flight. He always buys two seats because of his size. Nothing new to him, nothing new to SWAir. He put himself on a waiting list for an earlier flight, which he was given a seat, one seat, and he required two, of which there weren't any available on this particular flight. When SWAir realized their mistake, they informed Mr. Smith of the mistake and pulled him from the flight (not threw or thrown). SWAir was following policy, which up to this moment Mr. Smith hadn't a problem with.
PC bullshit and knee-jerk overreactionistas.

Peace.

[the happy hacker]

Film director Kevin Smith unleashes Twitter tirade after being thrown off U.S. plane for being ‘too big for seat’ http://bit.ly/dkZNwZ

I read the story. The funny parts are the headlines media outlets are using, such as being "throw off" instead of the actual "pulled from flight", and there is a distinct difference, as if anyone cares.
As the story goes:
Mr. Smith purchased two seats for a flight. He always buys two seats because of his size. Nothing new to him, nothing new to SWAir. He put himself on a waiting list for an earlier flight, which he was given a seat, one seat, and he required two, of which there weren't any available on this particular flight. When SWAir realized their mistake, they informed Mr. Smith of the mistake and pulled him from the flight (not threw or thrown). SWAir was following policy, which up to this moment Mr. Smith hadn't a problem with.
PC bullshit and knee-jerk overreactionistas.

Peace.

Check out the story from the mans own mouth........http://www.smodcast.com/ .......

[Uncle Ron]

Check out the story from the mans own mouth........http://www.smodcast.com/ .......

Don't stop there, read more and see how over time the story changes, even his own.
How do B, C, D,.... list celebrities stay popular? For those that don't know, create a situation similar to one in which Mr. Smith was involved. Simple minded people being simply, simple minded. Another minute added towards his 15 minutes.

Peace.

[Uncle Ron]

I had forgot to mention in my previous post that Kevin Smith has a movie out on the 26th of February called Cop Out. This is an advertisement stunt for his upcoming movie, plain and simple like a pimple. This is one of Hollyweirds oldest tricks in the book.
Even after Southwest booked him on a later flight, gave him a $100 voucher, and a public apology, Mr. Smith still decided that a pity party was in order. It's asshole stunts like this that make it more difficult for society to get along.
Who's to blame for this embarrassment:
1. Southwest Airlines Gate Agent for lack of attention to detail.
2. Mr. Smith for acting ignorant because he knew the policy, and that he used a sensitive subject for professional and personal financial gain, read media whore.

Peace.