# Omnibus Stupid MFers in the news thread (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 31, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945 "2021-01-31T21:25:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 50
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/987 "2021-08-07T01:38:44Z")
> [@Yllaria](#): > > This is supposed to be one of the flight attendants, discussing the event. -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFoXmnBuLw0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFoXmnBuLw0) That was _hilarious_. TIL there’s duct tape on airliners. ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/988 "2021-08-07T02:44:30Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > TIL there’s duct tape on airliners. Well, of course there is. You get a hole in the wall, you have to have something to patch it with, before everybody dies. However, I suspect the stuff of airplanes is duck tape. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/989 "2021-08-07T02:55:13Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > TIL there’s duct tape on airliners. I carry duct tape in my bag on my kayak and pontoon boats. I’ve had it come in handy more ways than you can imagine. Well, more ways most folk other than running coach can imagine. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/990 "2021-08-07T04:10:00Z")
Or the Heinlein strategy from “Gentlemen, Be Seated!” ---
**Author:** ![TokyoBayer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tokyobayer/32/13989_2.png) [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/991 "2021-08-07T07:28:42Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Well, more ways most folk other than running coach can imagine. Imagination is [important](https://xkcd.com/883/). ---
**Author:** ![Saintly\_Loser](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saintly_loser/32/4045_2.png) [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/992 "2021-08-07T15:00:43Z")
That guy is a comedian. He’s got his own YouTube channel. > **[The Real Spark](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkYmKSqZFBH8mPVjc48SZmw)** > > Welcome to Spark Nation where you will be entertained by Comedy,Gameplay, > Reactions, and more! > > If you like what you see; please like, comment, and subscribe! > > Join The Spark Nation: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the\_real\_spark/ > Twitter:... He’s pretty funny. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/993 "2021-08-07T15:42:05Z")
> [@Saintly\_Loser](#): > > That guy is a comedian. He’s got his own YouTube channel. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Saintly\_Loser](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saintly_loser/32/4045_2.png) [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/994 "2021-08-07T15:55:10Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > I’ve had it come in handy more ways than you can imagine. Old rule of side-of-the-road motorcycle repair: If it moves and it isn’t supposed to, duct tape. If it doesn’t move and it is supposed to, WD-40. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/995 "2021-08-07T16:33:17Z")
I don’t know if that was duct/duck (whatever) tape. I think it was that clear packaging tape which would surly be just as, if not more effective. I would not surprise me if either tape was available to flight attendants. What also should have happened is the biggest guys on the plane also go sit near this ass to baby sit him. But that would be a totally voluntary job. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/996 "2021-08-07T17:00:42Z")
Kind of surprised that flight attendants don’t have other easier, quicker restraints. They have seat belt extenders for the very obese. Not sure if two of those together would work, but… maybe something like that. Wrap them around the seat, and hook them together with the buckles out of reach. The FA did the right thing IMHO though. The guy was clearly out of control and the FA improvised. Good for them. That he is out on $1500 bond is ridiculous. Add at least one zero to that. And a no fly list too. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/997 "2021-08-07T17:04:32Z")
Let’s hope for sexual assault charges. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/999 "2021-08-07T17:09:39Z")
Viz. his “my titties” comments in the video, he could go after sexual assault as well. ---
**Author:** ![Saintly\_Loser](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saintly_loser/32/4045_2.png) [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/1000 "2021-08-07T17:13:01Z")
Again, this guy is a comedian. He is not actually a flight attendant, and was not actually on that flight. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/1001 "2021-08-07T17:15:32Z")
Many passengers where laughing but I’m sure many where terrified. He was completely out of control and needs to pay a price for that. I’m not sure what that should be. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/1002 "2021-08-07T17:28:49Z")
Missed that, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/1003 "2021-08-07T18:05:02Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > Many passengers where laughing but I’m sure many where terrified. He was completely out of control and needs to pay a price for that. I’m not sure what that should be. - Next flight, he gets a window seat…looking in. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/1004 "2021-08-07T18:24:01Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > Kind of surprised that flight attendants don’t have other easier, quicker restraints. They have seat belt extenders for the very obese. Not sure if two of those together would work, but… maybe something like that. Wrap them around the seat, and hook them together with the buckles out of reach. > > The FA did the right thing IMHO though. The guy was clearly out of control and the FA improvised. Good for them. > > That he is out on $1500 bond is ridiculous. Add at least one zero to that. And a no fly list too. I remember a previous story about an out-of-control passenger and how the cabin crew fashioned some sort of restraints out of what they could find or borrow from other passengers, and thinking then that restraints should be stocked by the airliner, perhaps something approved by the FAA. And as for the no-fly list, usually in such cases the airline in question (Frontier Airlines, in this case) bans the passenger. Depending on how dominant the carrier is where you live, this may be a major hassle. I don’t know if other airlines can also ban you based on misbehavior on another carrier. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/1005 "2021-08-07T23:36:47Z")
Zillow thinks the parents’ house is worth a hair North of $171k. The rest must be in cryptocurrency 😉 Has it really come to this – where shit-faced, entitled, sexually predatory asshole kids can’t even be trusted to tell the truth ?? :-/ ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/1006 "2021-08-07T23:39:45Z")
> [@DavidNRockies](#): > > Has it really come to this – where shit-faced, entitled, sexually predatory asshole kids can’t even be trusted to tell the truth ?? > > :-/ ::snert:: ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/1007 "2021-08-07T23:49:28Z")
Of course he’s never going to live this down. Not that he should; the idea of bragging about how wealthy his parents are supposed to be is truly pathetic. (Not to mention that a two-million-dollar net worth really isn’t all that much.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945.md?page=49) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945.md?page=51)