Plane Passenger's Perfect Solution To People Who Pull On Your Seat When Getting Up Has Got People On The Internet Buzzing

"Sorry friend, that resistance is gone"

Maryjane

• Published in Funny
• May 21, 2023

Although it can be quick and easy to travel by air, it's sad that this mode of transportation isn't always enjoyable. Many of us associate flying with long lineups, uncomfortable seats, and protracted delays.

And to make matters worse, other passengers frequently exhibit a lack of consideration for others around them. Traveling with rude people can exacerbate an already unpleasant situation.

Examples include loud talkers, armrest hogs, and seat recliners. But the aggressive seat pull from behind is one thing that we can all identify with.

You know how someone behind you or someone in their row needs to use the bathroom mid-flight? Then, they use the back of their seat as a method to pull themselves up out of their chair, as opposed to using their own armrests.

Yes, this is what happened to the OP, and the person was in for a long ride. When this happens to the OP now, they bide their time, waiting for the person's return.

Upon their return, right before they sit, the OP makes sure the button that reclines the seat is fully pressed in. The person generally expects the seat to provide the same resistance they used to get out of their seat in the first place, but that's not how it'll turn out.

Read the entire story for yourself below. 

The headline

The whole situation could be avoided if the people involved were slightly more courteous

People have started using the back of the OP's seat as a method to pull themselves up

The person who does this either does not apologize or is oblivious to their actions

The person generally expects the seat is going to provide that same resistance

Make use of your arm rests not someone else's seat

A simple apology for an oversight would be sufficient to make the OP wave it

Your injury definitely doesn't make someone else's injury irrelevant

Here's the second edit

Let the comments roll in...

This commenter likes to let them know if they want to get up

Trying to get her seat to recline

She had not yet been given her cue

It doesn't seem to make a difference

This gives an opportunity to prepare for possible physical results

Locked and loaded for the next business trip

This commenter has never taken a flight that lasted long enough

The ones that grab a handful of hair

It's best when you can hear them behind you talking

Never having to use the head rest of the seat

For this redditor, it is really well played

Commenters are eager to test out this new power move. The next time one of these obnoxious people sits behind me, I, for one, know I'll be using this power move.

What do you think about this? Do you employ this tactic?

Do you take your seat with pride? Please tell us in the comments.

Maryjane