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Trying to see out the airplane window from the aisle seat [gif] (i.imgur.com)

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[–]Todd66 75 points76 points ago

That kills me, I'm laughing as I type.

I had the window seat on a five hour flight, and a fat guy had bought the two seats beside me.

That guy wanted to look at everything going on outside. I damn near suffocated when the plane was de-iced after a short stop in Winnipeg.

He was a nice guy and everything, but I was formulating plans on how I'd climb over him in the event of an emergency.

[–]SirAuron 12 points13 points ago

It always shocks me to hear my home town just pop up out of nowhere. Like, even for a flight change, who would stop in Winnipeg?

[–]Todd66 5 points6 points ago

WestJet stops in Winnipeg, and if I ever needed to hide from everyone on the planet, I'd go there and head north.

[–]MackerelMike 0 points1 point ago

yup, into Winnipeg and charter a flight to Churchill.

[–]Bryson91 2 points3 points ago

I'm pretty sure the Thrashers stopped in Winnipeg.

[–]LeonardoFibonacci 2 points3 points ago

I stop in Winnipeg fairly frequently when I'm playing Ticket to Ride.

[–]SooClassy 1 point2 points ago

upvote for winnipeg

[–]ErectPotato 8 points9 points ago

Why didn't you just swap places?

[–]OvarianCamper 64 points65 points ago

Dude. Window seat.

[–]Todd66 13 points14 points ago

Yeah, I pay a couple extra $ to book my seat ahead of check-in. I like a window, and I make sure my seat is on the other side from direct sun.

I just wish it had been a fluffy owl trying to look past me, not a Sumo wrestler.

[–]RadiumGirl 1 point2 points ago

I'm absolutely terrified of flying and hate looking out the window. Whenever I am allocated a window seat I always try to convince an aisle dweller to swap.

Someone is always willing.

[–]6times9is42 11 points12 points ago

I always go for the aisle seats. You don't have to ask 2 people for permission if you ever need to use the loo and you can stretch your legs a bit if you position yourself right.

[–]be_mindful 6 points7 points ago

yea, once you've been on enough flights the window seat loses its charm. Unless you fly over the grand canyon or something it's pretty boring. I much prefer the ease of getting up these days.

[–]hzlntcoffeebean 6 points7 points ago

Nonsense! I fly at least twice a week for work and it never gets old.

[–]corcyra 0 points1 point ago

I just climb over them by stepping on the armrests and hopping into the aisle. People seem amused, and then quite pleased they don't have to move.

[–]down_vote_magnet 11 points12 points ago

Because he paid for the damn window seat. Fat guy should buy the window seat next time if he wants to look outside so much.

[–]tdavidagarim 2 points3 points ago

Getting serious Holden Caulfield vibes from this comment.

[–]BitchesLove 0 points1 point ago

I'll say it, props to the fat dude for buying two seats.

[–]smokeandashes 12 points13 points ago

I love the way he cranes his neck. Owls man.

[–]Varriable 34 points35 points ago

Im 6'4. I get the aisle every time, or an exit row. I stopped caring about the goddamn clouds loooooong ago.

[–]derpaherpa 14 points15 points ago

Almost nothing is better than being able to stretch at least one leg. Except being able to stretch both.

[–]be_mindful 2 points3 points ago

I fucking love the emergency exit row.

[–]derpaherpa 1 point2 points ago

Either that or the last row. Toilet around the corner, first to get off the plane (unless you can only get out in front, in that case you just chill until everyone else is out) and parents with kids usually want to sit in front so it tends to be the quiet corner.

[–]ctindel 3 points4 points ago

I fly several times a week (in USA/Canada) and can't remember the last time I de-planed from the back.

[–]sipes216 5 points6 points ago

at 6'4, your head is IN the clouds.

[–]BraveLittleGrandel 2 points3 points ago

I'm 6'3 and I sacrifice my comfort for the window every time. Damn my legs, I'm flying through the air and I want to see the clouds.

[–]mamacrocker 2 points3 points ago

I'm 5'2" and I feel the same. I think maybe it has more to do with age or exposure.

[–]wtfmf 12 points13 points ago

I'm 38 and fly a dozen times a year. I love the window seat. Fucking clouds, man. They're beautiful.

[–]Dsch1ngh1s_Khan 1 point2 points ago

I fly maybe once a year and I seriously love the clouds. I also love flying over cities where everyone looks like miniature toys and such. Between my headphones, clouds, and shitty airport snacks, I will always enjoy flying.

[–]SkunkyFatBowl -2 points-1 points ago

you're a short lil' fucker, aren't ya!?

[–]StoryGopher 1 point2 points ago

I usually plan to sleep during flights to make it seem to go faster. So I care neither way. Although one time I got the emergency aisle seat and when I woke up my joints didn't feel like they were made of soggy wood. It was glorious.

[–]beltinbacon 0 points1 point ago

I always get the aisle seat so when the plane lands, I am not stuck behind a really slow middle aged man again.

[–]ZedFish 10 points11 points ago

I think all planes should have side-periscopes for aisle passengers.

[–]727Super27 38 points39 points ago

People who get window seats and then close the shade immediately and never open it are the worst kind of people and need to be put to death.

[–]timok 12 points13 points ago

Worse than Hitler

[–]mont94 5 points6 points ago

Because Hitler did nothing wrong.

[–]fuzewall 2 points3 points ago

At least he didn't close the blinds

[–]ryan4069 12 points13 points ago

Some people want the window seat just to have the wall to lean against.

[–]bijibijmak 3 points4 points ago

Yeeees, yeees, let the anger flow through you.

[–]Kilen13 2 points3 points ago

Well I do this but only when I'm put in a window seat against my will... I take aisle if possible but sometimes it isn't and I get a window. Well guess what, I have a horrible fear of heights and if my choices are flying in a panic so you can see the pretty clouds from the aisle seat or shutting the window the second I sit down so I can at least try and be comfortable then I'm shutting that window every time.

[–]jarsthatwontopen 0 points1 point ago

Ask to switch. Someone's bound to rather have a window seat.

[–]Kilen13 0 points1 point ago

I've tried that, no one has ever been willing to switch an aisle for a window seat. Middle seat, yes, but the window is more comfortable than that hell hole.

[–]Nerfherder32 14 points15 points ago

God dammit, I might be a little slap-happy, but I cant stop watching this

[–]xlaxplaya 5 points6 points ago

The best part for me is when he finally gets his head out, he doesn't look up right away. First he takes a little break, like he's saying "fuck that was hard!" to himself.

[–]bigbuttedgal 7 points8 points ago

I thought it was a wing until the last second.

[–]Schobbo 5 points6 points ago

owls are kinda cute in a weird way

[–]ReactsWithWords 8 points9 points ago

YOLO!

(You Obviously Like Owls)

[–]Moordo 5 points6 points ago

Kinda looked like the owl was jacking off, until i realized there was another owl

[–]demonthenese 11 points12 points ago

I am beginning, thanks to reddit, to love the shit out of owls.

[–]shaven_neckbeard 2 points3 points ago

That first owl is so unamused. He is out of fucks to give.

[–]Faint94 4 points5 points ago

that was so funny cant stop laughin

[–]9ren 1 point2 points ago

8>
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[–]Kvantemekanik 1 point2 points ago

And instead of just turning their head, they fucking turn their whole body and block everything. omfg.

[–]computergroove 2 points3 points ago

It looked like he was fapping for the first few seconds

[–]Wicksk 3 points4 points ago

Best part is once he makes it out all the way, takes a breather then bam back in action.

[–]Sapanther 0 points1 point ago

Heh, had to look for this one before I posted. I grinned through out the gif until that part and busted out laughing.

[–]moose77873 2 points3 points ago

I like to look out the window when I fly. So I always make sure to get a window seat. I have been asked several times to lean back or move so that the person in the aisle seat can see out the window. I always say no. If you want to see out the goddamn window, get a goddamn window seat.

[–]Hellenomania 0 points1 point ago

Putting on your jumper, through the arm hole, with your arm in it.....

[–]daetd 1 point2 points ago

The beginning could be used as a fap gif

[–]thematta 1 point2 points ago

The owl seat?

[–]SkunkyFatBowl 1 point2 points ago

I nearly died of laughter at the last head jerk when his eyes are up right.

[–]WhatEvery1sThinking 2 points3 points ago

without the window seat I feel like I'm on a glorified bus

[–]AverageToaster 1 point2 points ago

because it is

[–]heimdalsgate 1 point2 points ago

fucking love owls.

[–]5NL70 1 point2 points ago

When I was 12 and flew for the first time the window seat also made me excited. Dozens (if not hundreds) of flights later I tend to prefer free access to the toilet and being able to stretch my legs whenever I want for 12 hours to being able to see a take-off and landing for 5 minutes and being cramped in a corner for 11 hours and 55 minutes.

[–]yessir11 1 point2 points ago

This is the first gif that's made me laugh out loud in a long time.

[–]Trimmel 0 points1 point ago

hahahaha

[–]IWasGregInTokyo 0 points1 point ago

Seat Guru is your friend. Always know the best seats on the plane and check-in/reserve ahead especially if it's a long flight.

Specific example as I just flew back to Tokyo from Vancouver. Go to Seat Guru, select Air Canada flight 3 and choose the 777-300ER flight.

I got 18A. Window seat. Two seats instead of three. Massive amounts of legroom due to being beside bulkhead. (Couldn't touch the bulkhead with my feet even when stretched right out). Downside: Little screen far away on the bulkhead. Didn't matter, full electrical power at the seat (USB & 120V).

[–]uberwiki 0 points1 point ago

TIL that most redditors behave the 5 year old children when they're on planes.

[–]PENDRAGON23 0 points1 point ago

uhn ... ungf .... uhnt ... scಠ_ಠch ... OVER!!!

[–]ElectronicPotato 0 points1 point ago

Arn't you the guy that posts all the porn?

[–]Scopolamina[S] -1 points0 points ago

Yup.

[–]867-5308 0 points1 point ago

Remind me not to sit next to you!

[–]matrixrory -3 points-2 points ago

how much do you post a day and do you ever have days where you dont post at all?

Edit: spelling

[–]bartykale 2 points3 points ago

i had four pots

[–]matrixrory 0 points1 point ago

LOL! i didnt even see that spelling mistake thank you. i was just like wtf is this guy on about pots for

[–]willflameboy -4 points-3 points ago

Last time I flew from Scotland the weather was great and the view was uncharacteristically good as we took off. There was a whole seat between my aisle seat and the window seat, and I leaned over a little to take in the amazing view (I really love the view from aeroplanes). The guy in the window seat was one of those 'pretend you're not interested in the wonder of science and just read your book the whole time, especially during the pre-flight safety procedures, as then everyone will know you fly everywhere and are a badass' types, and visibly seethed at me for the three or four minutes I took to say goodbye to my beautiful country.

[–]ReevisIsland 0 points1 point ago

That guy was probably me. If you care that much, get a window seat.

[–]willflameboy 0 points1 point ago

lol. you guys are great. I don't care that much, it's just a little disappointing.

[–]uberwiki 0 points1 point ago

Planes are really fucking cool and all (I design that shit!), but y'know, when you fly 30+ times a year? It's not interesting anymore, it's a chore. I'm not trying to project to everyone that "I fly all the time and am a badass", I'm just trying to enjoy my book and not die of fucking boredom.

If you wanted a window seat, you should have gotten a window seat. GTFO of my teensy-tiny personal space, you rude motherfucker.

[–]willflameboy 0 points1 point ago

I wasn't in his space at all. Thanks a lot for the name calling.

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