txhoss 0 #1 September 4, 2008 So I have been packing bags for a airline trip. I have been jockeying around with the one bag @ 50lbs rule trying to fit everything in that I have to take home. One more bag will cost $25. After cutting down to the bare minimums to take home (Before everyone gets on me about traveling so heavy, I just got done with my wedding reception with all of the associated gifts) I am over by about 10lbs. I have packed another bag but it got me thinking. I go through all of this trouble for the fuel savings that 10lbs creates. If it is that big of a deal then I say that we charge those fat ass businessmen who hang over into my area a premium just for being huge. What is the amount of fuel that they dont pay a surcharge for when they weigh 300LBS with a 50lb bag that i do because my 180lb ass is 10lbs over on my bag. Let the fun begin. Have Rig will travel ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #2 September 4, 2008 Here, have a shot. CHEERS!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASTKU 1 #3 September 4, 2008 QuoteIf it is that big of a deal then I say that we charge those fat ass businessmen who hang over into my area a premium just for being huge. I COMPLETELY AGREE.... I think there is a real problem with fat asses in this country. We need to punish and call them out. We need special sections for overweight people so then they might get off their ass and walk down the street, or heaven forbid they actually jog or not eat fast food constantly.... I am really not as heartless as this sounds. I do feel some sympathy but just felt like ranting..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #4 September 4, 2008 Well there's your solution. Eat that extra 10 pounds. Problem solved.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #5 September 4, 2008 Please correct me if I'm wrong but don't the airlines charge for another seat if you're that friggin' fat? Oh yeah, and keep the kids in the back of the plane, too. Noisy, back of the seat kicking fuckers! ::::: Runs for cover!! ::::: Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #6 September 4, 2008 Quote Well there's your solution. Eat that extra 10 pounds. Problem solved. See 'Hoss? There's an easy solution for you? Why didn't YOU think of that? good stuff d'spiral.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txhoss 0 #7 September 5, 2008 First off, completely agree with the kid bit. There should be a place that we can not hear kids screaming. Maybe a little rum would also help. You know, if we just made the overhead compartments a little bigger ... and sound proof ..........) As for the extra seat bit. From my experiences they are not that good at enforcing that little rule. Then again there is not that much room in those seats. There should be a sliding BMI calculator and associated scale that you have to step on to check in. Hell we could have the floor right in front of the check-in counter be one of those "Biggest Loser" type scales. BTW, on a plane for 10 hours tomorrow. Please hope with me that I am not sitting next to that fat ass someone who doesn't particularly like to wash himself as payback for this rant. Quote Please correct me if I'm wrong but don't the airlines charge for another seat if you're that friggin' fat? Oh yeah, and keep the kids in the back of the plane, too. Noisy, back of the seat kicking fuckers! ::::: Runs for cover!! ::::: Have Rig will travel ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #8 September 5, 2008 Quote My personal favorite is the middle seat between 2 morbidly obese, angry rastafarian women with colicky babies. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
