A rude traveler drew the ire of fellow passengers, becoming the focal point of social media frustration after a video showed them reaching behind their headrests, completely obstructing the seatback TV screen for the row behind.
The video initially shared on Reddit showed that shows the fidgeting fingers as they picked their nails and poked around the display while a show was playing.
The Reddit user, @d_p_e_k, who posted the video, relayed the incident secondhand on behalf of his cousin, who recorded the footage during a "long-haul flight."
Following the incident, online reactions swiftly condemned the intrusive actions, labeling it “s–t behavior". However, some criticism was directed at the traveling cousin, questioning the decision to record the video instead of directly addressing the issue.
One person said: So many ways to play with this passenger…apply lotion, nail polish, sneezing, sharpie markers.
A second suggested: Stupidity to allow someone to block you from viewing your TV screen. Was it difficult to let the person know he/she was blocking your view? Inform the flight attendant!!
A third commented: Film first because “Is this really happening?” And then ask them politely to stop.
Someone else wrote: I would fake a sneeze out of nowhere, and it would be to fast for me to successfully cover my mouth.
Another added: Do the opposite, wrap your arms around their head and clasp your fingers in front of their face.
This is the first time a rude passenger has been criticized on social media for their etiquette on a plane
Andreas captured the incident on video and shared it on his TikTok account @andreasellingseen. The video quickly went viral and garnered over eight million views.
Andreas felt upset when the passenger extended their legs so much that one of their feet protruded under his seat.
Andreas Ellingsen noticed a fellow passenger behind him stretching out to the extent that one of their feet was sticking out under his seat.
He decided revenge by pouring his bottled water over the exposed toes. The offender immediately swiftly withdraws their feet back into their own personal space.
Andreas' video is viral on social and garnered significant attention. Many users agree with Andreas for his actions, while others express their questions about why the offending passenger would choose to extend their feet in such a place.
