False alarm
Written by hootenannie on May 4th, 2012I am spending the weekend in Boston with my dear friend Christina. Boston is one of my favorite cities, and Christina is one of my favorite friends, so in other words, everything is wonderful.
Before I boarded my flight on Thursday, I got an email from Christina saying, “Hope your flight leaves on time and that you’re not sitting next to another trademark weirdo” – bizarre plane-interactions seeming to be par for the course for me.
When I found myself seated next to a nondescript, completely silent gentleman, I was overjoyed. The 4-hour flight was without incident and without conversation – which equates to a hearty “hallelujah” from this introvert. We descended quietly into Boston, and I stared out the window at the clear night sky.
But as we taxied to the gate, something happened. Something surprising. Something shocking.
In the dark and silent plane, the man next to me suddenly yelled at the top of his lungs, “IT’S SNOWING!”
My head was suddenly on a swivel. Where do I look? Outside! At the man! Around at the other passengers! Back outside! Every person on the plane had turned to look at my row-mate, who was staring blankly ahead, ignoring all attention and acting as if nothing had happened.
It was not snowing.
He wasn’t even sitting by the window.
Eventually, I took a cue from the man and stared straight ahead, too.
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Hahahaha…
My first thought was “gorgeous photo” and it is, but…
I was in a giggle fit by the end of your post :).
I sat next to the perfect row-mate on a flight to or from Alabama. He popped a couple of valium (or similar), pulled down the shade and zonked out for the 4 hour flight.
Have a nice weekend!
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One of the funniest things I’ve read in awhile
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Hahahaha, I love it! Made me laugh out loud. Hope you’re having a wonderful visit – Boston’s got my heart, too.
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Oh. My. Word.
I love that story! Made me laugh out loud!!!
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I am trying not to laugh out loud because the girls are sleeping…but oh my, is that funny. How do these things always happen around you?
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So funny! And so well told. Thanks for making me laugh.
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my feelings would best be expressed in a monologue from the movie Shallow Hal starring Jack Black. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3YD5v9w_3M