On a recent flight, a very well-dressed woman found herself in a cheeky exchange with a gay flight attendant regarding tray locations. This was a humorous turn of events that occurred onboard the flight. The episode, which caused passengers to laugh out loud, took place in a way that none else could have possibly anticipated.
When the attendant walked to the aisles to give the traditional pre-landing announcements, the aeroplane was in the process of descending. The attendant was accompanied by a steward who was flamboyantly gay and who charmingly charmed everyone with his humour. Using his dramatic skills, he declared, “Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he’ll be landing the big scary plane shortly, so lovely people, if you could just put your trays up, that would be super.”
Despite this, there was one guest who did not appear to be affected by the request. She was a woman who was dressed in an exotic manner and appeared to be rejecting the attendant’s directions. Unfazed, the attendant insisted on making his way back up the aisle and confronting her in a manner that was distinctively his own.
“Perhaps you didn’t hear me over those big brute engines but I asked you to raise your tray, so the main man can pitty-pat us on the ground,” he said humorously.
The woman turned her head in a composed manner and announced, “In my country, I am called a Princess, and I take orders from no one.” This statement came as a complete surprise to everyone.
The flight attendant instantly responded with a statement that caused the entire cabin to burst out laughing. She did not skip a beat in her delivery of the response. In my country, I am referred to as a Queen, which means that I am higher in position than you are. Take a seat, you twit.”
A number of passengers were happy and astonished by the flight attendant’s quick wit and ability to defuse the situation with humour. The unexpected answer left passengers feeling delighted and impressed. The moment of levity that changed what could have been a heated interaction into an experience that was memorable and fun for everyone onboard was the moment that turned the situation around.
In the end, the episode serves as a reminder that even at 30,000 feet above ground, a little humour and fast thinking can go a long way in defusing tensions and bringing people together. This is true even when the situation is at its most extreme.