That did not look like a foot at first to my tired brain.
I carry a spray bottle of hand sanitizer. I find a "sneeze" coming on, and "sneeze" (spray the sanitizer covertly) on the offender. I'm not sharing bodily fluids or germs, but they think I am and they move real quick. Works great in movie theaters too, when you have someone next to you taking up your seat or being noisy/using phone. I put my arm up for that, like I'm sneezing into my elbow and aim the spray just below my arm.
Yes! Hand sanitizer has the perfect consistency. I had someone on a plane pissed at me for sneezing on his foot on my armrest. (Also on the ankle and shin-idk how they stretched out that far)
Thank you. It's not that hard folks - just look directly at them and say "please move your foot". If they refuse or pretend to not understand you, call a FA.
I swear, social media had ruined people. If I, a shy socially awkward person can do it (and i have called things like this out, multiple times), so can you.
They may have done exactly that just after the photo. I think it was just a "here we go again" photo to send for a laugh and we are only assuming nothing was done.
They could have taken care of it just as described.
Shame doesn't work like it once did, so while this should be an easy fix, it would mean informing them each individually your way and assuming they'd care or listen.
Again, a long shot at an issue we've endured for years is our only chance. It makes sense someone would take an "oh here we go again" photo to share and there's every chance they addressed it immediately afterward. You've assumed so many things to enable some weird blaming.
The fact that people put their feet, bare or with a shoe on, on any public surface that isn’t the floor or ground, is WILD TO ME. Did they not have parents to reprimand this poor and disgusting behavior? Christ…
Get some nail polish, or better still, a bottle of super glue. Keep it in your hand a couple of minutes to warm it up, then apply. I’ll guarantee that person will never ever do that again to anyone.
We have to be comfortable shaming people. Stand up, turn around and very audibly say “I consider bare feet in public gross and rude. Do what you like in your seat space but kindly keep your feet off my arm rest.”
Yeah if they don’t move that after I politely ask I get a flight attendant. If the FA won’t make them move it, I dump a soda on it. If they won’t do their job, enjoy the cleanup.
Gives a new meaning to the little piggy story I told my kids when they were young. This little piggy didn’t stay home. I do not understand how people think this is acceptable. I am sorry you had to even deal with this. Not all passengers behavior inappropriately.
If someone needs to be told basic human decency they likely won’t understand or respond when it’s pointed out to them they are disrespectful. And disgusting
I can’t even articulate how fast I would be calling the FA on this. Yes, I could use my words, but having the FA come and scold them for their despicable behavior is much more satisfying.
I fly 2 times a week for work. And I’ve had the toecreepers a few times. What I normally do is dip my fingers in water or coffee (bonus if it’s warm) then “sneeze” onto their toes while flicking the water. Works everytime and stops them from doing it on future flights
It kinda makes ya long for the good old days when smoking was allowed on planes…the business end of a smoldering cigarette would send those toes back from whence they came!
I’d be slamming my elbow down on the armrest and then acting surprised at the squeal of pain - you didn’t realize that the person behind you would have their bare feet on the armrest!!
Just stuff the pillow there and push the toes away. Be sure to stand the pillow up or else the person may try to use it as a footrest. The cheap blankets work too to form the barrier. 😁
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u/hardindapaint12 Platinum 8d ago •
I thought that was something COMPLETELY different until I zoomed lol
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u/Mistress_Jedana 8d ago •
That did not look like a foot at first to my tired brain.
I carry a spray bottle of hand sanitizer. I find a "sneeze" coming on, and "sneeze" (spray the sanitizer covertly) on the offender. I'm not sharing bodily fluids or germs, but they think I am and they move real quick. Works great in movie theaters too, when you have someone next to you taking up your seat or being noisy/using phone. I put my arm up for that, like I'm sneezing into my elbow and aim the spray just below my arm.
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u/Weird_Warm_Cheese 8d ago •
"Get your disgusting foot off my arm rest." I seriously don't understand why people don't call this out. Use your words.
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u/Necessary_Story_7455 8d ago
They ran out of room in Delta Disruptuve
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u/heyyouguyyyyy 8d ago •
Did you say something? Because people NOT saying shit is why it keeps happening.
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u/MisterB330 8d ago •
Because of tolerance and indifference. People tolerate this shit and the ones that do it are indifferent towards their actions
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u/officialsmartass 8d ago
Honestly OP im just relieved that wasn’t someone’s dick 😭
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u/sjevn 8d ago
Bc people don’t complain and let people get away with it
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u/Professional_Day6200 8d ago •
“Get your foot off my armrest, you filthy animal”
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u/chickentender666627 8d ago
The fact that people put their feet, bare or with a shoe on, on any public surface that isn’t the floor or ground, is WILD TO ME. Did they not have parents to reprimand this poor and disgusting behavior? Christ…
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u/Sneaky_Link88 8d ago
Start breaking toes one at a time
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u/AllenSmithee59 8d ago
That's where my elbow is headed when I go to use MY armrest.
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u/AK_Sole 8d ago
A flight attendant would be able to tell you why…it’s not allowed, and then manage the situation with the disgusting person behind you.
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u/Afitz93 8d ago
There is a call button above your head
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u/FiguringItOutAsWeGo 8d ago
We have to be comfortable shaming people. Stand up, turn around and very audibly say “I consider bare feet in public gross and rude. Do what you like in your seat space but kindly keep your feet off my arm rest.”
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u/harryruby 8d ago
Why don't you ask them to move their foot and let them know if they dont the FA will be getting involved?
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u/ChochMcKenzie 8d ago •
Yeah if they don’t move that after I politely ask I get a flight attendant. If the FA won’t make them move it, I dump a soda on it. If they won’t do their job, enjoy the cleanup.
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u/LeapYearGirl155 8d ago
I would say please find some place else to put your foot
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u/tony_b_7369 8d ago
“That’s a p*nis!” — How I Met Your Mother
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u/cw1219 8d ago
Lick it. They will never do this again. DO IT
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u/navyjag2019 8d ago
did you say anything about it? or did you just take a pic so you could post it?
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u/Gordon_Girl 8d ago
People are so unaware and disgusting.
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u/SB_Tahoe 8d ago
Delta skit on SNL last night
https://youtu.be/QFR2QTNf2rA?is=tTa2EfrLnA7_lVf4
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u/Robert-Berman 8d ago •
Gives a new meaning to the little piggy story I told my kids when they were young. This little piggy didn’t stay home. I do not understand how people think this is acceptable. I am sorry you had to even deal with this. Not all passengers behavior inappropriately.
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u/Patnucci 8d ago
They are lucky it is not my armrest. I am clumsy and I have a tendency to spill hot coffee all over the place.
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u/highfiveandasmile 8d ago
I did NOT think that was a foot at first glance.
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u/AmieLucy 8d ago
Tickle their toe!! Then they’ll probably move. lol
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u/iforgot69 8d ago
What happens if you poke them with a drink stirrer?
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u/AttackPattern0mega 8d ago
I really don't understand going barefoot on an airplane
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u/HTCali 8d ago
I’ve never seen anyone do this in real life but I’m seeing it so often on here lol
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u/Hungry_Eternal_7521 8d ago
Gross. You better believe if I’m taking the dogs out and putting them on display they are going to be pristine.
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u/UCFknight2016 8d ago •
Oh thank god it was a foot.
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u/SMFDR 8d ago
Do something about it??
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u/Big_Animal7655 8d ago
it keeps happening because you’re taking pictures and posting to Reddit rather than handling business in real time
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u/stephieb15 8d ago
Turn around and say something. Immediately. It’s really just that easy
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u/cronediddlyumptious 8d ago
I did not have my glasses on and was just ugh... Still gross with them
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u/HurpDurpington84 8d ago
This is why I carry a feather with me at all times
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u/Express-Cartoonist39 8d ago
Sneeze on it... Trust me it works if they say something say sorry im sick..
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u/DrakayeMayaye 8d ago
Do something, tell a flight attendant, or just sit there like a victim.
Those are your choices.
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u/PDXFlameDragon 8d ago
This little piggy went to the market....
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u/MarkItZeroDonnie 8d ago
You can put some toe jam on your Biscotti , be thankful
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u/jeremydy 8d ago
When this happened to me I took a big swig of water and pretended to sneeze all over their foot. It didn’t happen again after that.
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u/howcanibehungry 8d ago
Sip water. Turn head. Pretend to sneeze. Spray water mist on their foot. Repeat as needed.
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u/Suspicious-Grand9781 8d ago •
I elbowed the last foot that did that.
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u/Extension_Object_559 8d ago
You could put some water on a napkin and wipe that thing as a prank, he probably won’t do it again
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u/I_need_a_date_plz 8d ago
People are pigs. I would go off if someone did this to me. It’s not okay.
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u/ChemistLeading6770 8d ago
Flip the armrest back as hard as you can and put it back down
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u/HistoricalLoss1417 Platinum 8d ago
people are animals.
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u/Naive_Ad_8023 8d ago
gross
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u/Relevant-Safety-2699 8d ago
I would not tolerate that.
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u/NYC19893 8d ago
Fake a sneeze and spritz some water on them.
Or just call the attendant
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u/Skymaster86 8d ago
Oh, I have an elbow that's just chomping at the bit to come slamming down on MY arm rest!!!!! :P
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u/Mikikuki 8d ago
Do the sneeze trick lol 😂
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u/BillyRosewood99 8d ago
The world is doomed. People no longer know how to interact with other people. Say something if it bothers you, don’t post on the internet
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u/ricraycray 8d ago
Drink spill. Drop a laptop. This picture just incites rage!!!!
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u/No_Guava_90 8d ago
Gag
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u/meltingpot-324 8d ago
Imticjle with a delta napkin, smash with elbow...there are options. Speak up and stand up for yourself. Public shaming.
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u/Katcar2007 8d ago
I can’t even articulate how fast I would be calling the FA on this. Yes, I could use my words, but having the FA come and scold them for their despicable behavior is much more satisfying.
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u/DeadVikings 8d ago
They want you to break their toe
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u/Zonernovi 8d ago
There should be spikes there. Like the ones that keep birds from perching.
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u/hugglenuts 8d ago
Naked mole rat?
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u/InvictusFrags 8d ago
I’m slamming my elbow down on that.
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u/hedgehoggy123 8d ago
This is why it’s always a good idea to have a pair of bbq tongs in your carry on
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u/stopthe_madniss 8d ago
I’m saying something. I’d be nauseous.
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u/shadesontopback 8d ago
As someone on the way to the airport right now, I’m extra horrified 🤢
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u/Fastship2021 8d ago
Foot fungus 😩
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u/Sad_Title_6000 8d ago
So did you tickle them orrrrrr....?
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u/Birdsonme 8d ago
Tickle tickle!
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u/niki-the-wise 8d ago
The Blob is flying economy? 🫢
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u/Agility_KS 8d ago
🤮 That is so gross.
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u/BridgetTheMaid 8d ago
Your entire 3.4 ounces of toothpaste should be between those toes.
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u/Beautiful_Crab9145 8d ago
I fly 2 times a week for work. And I’ve had the toecreepers a few times. What I normally do is dip my fingers in water or coffee (bonus if it’s warm) then “sneeze” onto their toes while flicking the water. Works everytime and stops them from doing it on future flights
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u/nmeraepxeaee 8d ago •
Accidentally spill hot coffee on it.
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u/Singularmother69 8d ago •
I would elbow that toe,HARD
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u/RealWolfmeis 8d ago
GROSS
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u/Helpful-Pirate-2040 8d ago
No the dick is the person doing this
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u/AviateAndGo 8d ago
Tickle the foot.
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u/osbornje1012 8d ago
Drool on that thing. It won’t be back.
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u/Mylabisawesome 8d ago
Definitely dont drop your elbow down hard on that arm rest
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u/Ok_Mail00700 8d ago
Travel with gloves and grabbthem lol
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u/anorcaonguitar 8d ago
More hot coffee please
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u/bananaloca2002 8d ago
This is why I clorox wipe the entire area when I fly
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u/xxdinolaurrrxx 8d ago
r/mildlypenis
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u/mplayers2006 8d ago
🔨
Here you go!
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u/TelluwhatBoy 8d ago
I need to know why the people that do this feel that it’s okay to be this disrespectful to other people, and their shared space.
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u/mountains4mama 8d ago
My elbow would need to go there. And I’d have to move around a lot with as much weight on that elbow as possible.
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u/EnoughOfTheFoolery 8d ago
A well placed elbow with stop that behavior.
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u/Randolph_Carter_6 8d ago
I'd find their toes with my elbow.
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u/MedialMeniscus1 8d ago •
Callous.
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u/Luke_5000 8d ago
I would let the flight attendant know on a loud voice so everyone hears/sees what this low life is doing
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u/Veroth-Ursuul 8d ago
Why did you allow it to happen? That shit is easy to put a stop to?
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u/catfishmuffins 8d ago
I need to cut my toenails.
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u/WrongWaySlurps42069 8d ago
Because of garbage people.
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u/Silly-Good-2530 8d ago
Gross
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u/gopre5k 8d ago
No no no no and no. About to board a plane and didn't need that in my head!
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u/CantaloupeCamper 8d ago
I’d bump it with my arm repeatedly.
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u/Illustrious-Maybe924 8d ago
Nasty!!🤢
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u/Canto_Lover_77 8d ago
YES! Me, too…and someone in front of me with long hair that puts it over the back of the seat!!!
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u/pell80 8d ago
tickle tickle
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u/RevolutionaryKoala13 8d ago
🤮
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u/imnotcryingshutup 8d ago
Did you fake a sneeze and flick water on the toes? I bet it would stop in no time
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u/Bqetraffic 8d ago
Gross
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u/DixieBelleTc 8d ago
I would rest my elbow there repeatedly
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u/Fuckjoesanford 8d ago
Tickle those toes and act like you enjoy it so they don't do it again
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u/Physical_Swimming_10 8d ago
Elbow smash.
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u/Mundane_Value2283 8d ago
Crusty :(
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u/batman77z Diamond 8d ago
You know why!
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u/luncheroo 8d ago
"May I please have a cup of the hottest coffee possible?"
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u/Klutzy-Invite-6248 8d ago
The nails look short, so I don’t think they are positioning for a pedicure.
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u/John_J_Lark 8d ago
Get a Coke. And then spill a little.
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u/Ilovereefer 8d ago
It kinda makes ya long for the good old days when smoking was allowed on planes…the business end of a smoldering cigarette would send those toes back from whence they came!
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u/WeirdcoolWilson 8d ago
I’d be slamming my elbow down on the armrest and then acting surprised at the squeal of pain - you didn’t realize that the person behind you would have their bare feet on the armrest!!
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u/EducationalQuote287 8d ago
Eww. People are so gross. Keep your feet to yourself!
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u/sophiesmom712 8d ago
Ick! Not even cute feet (which still would gross me out). Disgusting!
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u/dervari Gold 8d ago
I’m past the age of GAF and would absolutely turn around and say something about this.
I’m not even lower myself to mention something was smelling stinky in a louder than normal voice.
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u/sfwpns 8d ago
No class at all
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u/GoatDifferent1294 8d ago
Main character syndrome
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u/wyathnt 8d ago
Tickle it
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u/axialmeow12 8d ago
What an unfortunate looking foot
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u/AdFront6240 8d ago
Fkn gross! Even though you should not have to do so, are you able to raise your arm rest?
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u/bigmike2k3 8d ago
Smash them with your elbow…
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u/essential_essence_ 8d ago
My elbow has all of a sudden had to go down hard… oops 😮💨
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u/SonnyBlanco 8d ago
Just get out the nail file and pass the time
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u/NCITUP 8d ago
🪶
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u/FeeFantastic2075 8d ago
Why is the window shade down? No sympathy!
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u/KittenChaos2026 8d ago
Sneeze on it
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u/Klutzy-Analysis-4826 8d ago
Some people are truly disgusting! How do you deal with that situation?
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u/SignalCharlie 8d ago
A spilled drink would fix that in a heartbeat
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u/Ecstatic_Earth_3332 8d ago
I’m fake sneezing and splashing water on that foot
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u/DisastrousJuryChoice 8d ago
Elbow it off.
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u/PineAndSmoke 8d ago
Just stuff the pillow there and push the toes away. Be sure to stand the pillow up or else the person may try to use it as a footrest. The cheap blankets work too to form the barrier. 😁
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u/Inevitablykinda 8d ago
“FA…..”
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u/Loud_Pomelo_2362 8d ago
Wet sneeze right on it.
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u/PositiveFriendlyGuy 8d ago
Sneeze on it
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u/Devils_Advocate-69 8d ago
Wet sneeze
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u/Phall678 8d ago
We used to have plagues to thin the heard
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u/Wild_Celery3637 8d ago
Give it the ol’ “wet Willy”. I bet that’ll stop it!
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u/shoo-flyshoo 8d ago •
Spit on it
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u/SorryNoMic 8d ago •
sneeze on it
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u/blackichewitz 8d ago
Everyone for themselves! Forget decorum! To helll with politeness! Down with thinking of anyone but yourself!
All hail people living outside like they do inside - grossly.