Things You Really Don't Want to Know.....

Things you really don’t want to know…

Have you ever given thought to what lurks around you as you settle in for your flight? Did you ever wonder just who (or what) last sat where you now rest your derrière? Do you really want to rest your head on that headrest? I personally try not to think much about “what was”, but the more I see, hear and read, I can’t help but wonder about it.

A recent article by Scott McCartney in the Wall Street Journal Online was a clear reminder of just how gross flying can be. The article pointed out some of the “surprises” that await when one peeks into that infamous “seat pocket in front of you”. How about a dirty diaper in the vomit bag (and what does that leave you to puke in after you get a whiff??)? Or maybe a few bogeymen filled tissues from that cute little toddler who charmed all the flight attendants? Just think of the images you can conjure up with a little imagination. Here’s a short quiz for you:

1. You have just settled in, ready to prepare for that dream job interview that awaits at your destination, when you suddenly feel something wet beneath you. Is the source:

1. a spilled drink from a previous passenger ?
2. the aftermath of recent Mile High achievers ?
3. an overactive bladder?
4. sweat from a nervous flyer?

2. You drop your pen and as your hand is searching for it on the floor you feel something sticky. Is it:

1. syrup spilled from someone’s breakfast ?
2. discarded juice from a juicy box ?
3. gum little Joey decided to “hide” from mom?
4. A souvenir from someone’s nose?

Whether you answered a, b,c or d to either of these questions, the result is the same…they are all disgusting. So, next time you hear the flight attendant say to reach into your seat pocket to review emergency procedures, you might want to think twice; after all, how badly do you REALLY want to know?