Seat Hoggers

Bits_n_Bobs · 29-06-2015 01:53PM #1

Just listening to Sean Moncrief and they're talking about the retards who hog two seats on DARTS / buses etc.

Drives me nuts to see some wanker sat sprawled across two seats, or using a bag to take up the seat beside them. Always make it my business to sit my oversized arse beside them in a slightly passive aggressive manner.

Knex* · 29-06-2015 01:54PM

Almost as bad as the self absorbed dickhats who put their seats right back in airplanes, and so on.

NachoBusiness · 29-06-2015 01:56PM

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Flippyfloppy · 29-06-2015 01:56PM

Knex. wrote: »

As bad as the self absorbed dickhats who put their seats right back in airplanes, and so on.

Oh come on. It doesn't go right back, only about 4 inches of your precious air is taken.

Now, if you'd have said dickhats who recline when you've your fiddly little meal on your tray, then I'd agree

Knex* · 29-06-2015 01:57PM

Flippyfloppy wrote: »

Oh come on. It doesn't go right back, only about 4 inches of your precious air is taken.

Now, if you'd have said dickhats who recline when you've your fiddly little meal on your tray, then I'd agree

I'm 6ft3 and have had people practically try and break my knees by putting their chairs back. 4 inches is a lot when your dealing in what is already confined space.

Shouldn't even be an option.

valoren · 29-06-2015 01:58PM

When you ask them to move they make you feel like you've personally violated them.

*tut* *sigh* *harrumph*

Flippyfloppy · 29-06-2015 01:59PM

Knex. wrote: »

I'm 6ft3 and have had people practically try and break my knees by putting their chairs back.

Shouldn't even be an option.

Sorry to hear that. But still, you're paranoid. They're reclining not trying to break your knees.

SEPT 23 1989 · 29-06-2015 02:06PM

I am waiting for someone

kneemos · 29-06-2015 02:10PM

Who wants some smelly pervert cnut sitting beside you.
Have ye seen the sort that use the Lewis?...ugh.

29-06-2015 02:15PM

Knex. wrote: »

Almost as bad as the self absorbed dickhats who put their seats right back in airplanes, and so on.

If I pay for a plane seat, and that seat reclines, then I'm okay with putting it back. It's not my responsibility to ensure tall passengers have enough space, that's the airlines job. If you have a problem its with the airline, not with me doing what I paid to be able to do.

And economy seats don't go 'right back'. If I'm on a 8 hour economy class flight, I'm not sitting bolt upright so the airline gets away with treating passengers like cattle or taking the blame because they do.

AudreyHepburn · 29-06-2015 02:20PM

Bits_n_Bobs wrote: »

Just listening to Sean Moncrief and they're talking about the retards who hog two seats on DARTS / buses etc.

Drives me nuts to see some wanker sat sprawled across two seats, or using a bag to take up the seat beside them. Always make it my business to sit my oversized arse beside them in a slightly passive aggressive manner.

This one of my pet peeves on public transport - right up there with men who insist on doing the splits on their seats, and those who either refuse to move to let you in or out of your seat or move but shoot you dirty looks as they are doing it.

A bit of common decency and manners costs nothing folks.

Egginacup · 29-06-2015 02:27PM

Knex. wrote: »

Almost as bad as the self absorbed dickhats who put their seats right back in airplanes, and so on.

Then you should complain to the airline that the seats recline and that you want planes fitted with seats that don't go back.
If I want to get an couple hours sleep on a long flight, I'm putting the seat back. If you're behind me and you too put your seat back and go to sleep then what's the problem?

I have a problem with arseholes chattering to each other loudly on an overnight flight when everyone else is trying to sleep or opening their window blind when it's dawning and flooding the bloody cabin with glaring light.

Red Kev · 29-06-2015 02:30PM

Knex. wrote: »

I'm 6ft3 and have had people practically try and break my knees by putting their chairs back. 4 inches is a lot when your dealing in what is already confined space.

Shouldn't even be an option.

Fly Ryanair where the seats don't recline or book a seat near the emergency exit which has more legroom.

29-06-2015 02:32PM

Red Kev wrote: »

Fly Ryanair where the seats don't recline or book a seat near the emergency exit which has more legroom.

Good idea.

People aren't self-absorbed cnuts for using a seat the way it was designed to be used.

P_1 · 29-06-2015 02:33PM

I'd always plonk the bag beside me if the carriage was empty, there's plenty of spare 2 seaters knocking about, don't be sitting on top of me thank you ver much. Different story when it gets busy mind.

Ian Whelan · 29-06-2015 02:33PM

Red Kev wrote: »

Fly Ryanair where the seats don't recline.

This is what I always do. Can't beat it.

Whosthis · 29-06-2015 02:36PM

Knex. wrote: »

I'm 6ft3 and have had people practically try and break my knees by putting their chairs back. 4 inches is a lot when your dealing in what is already confined space.

Shouldn't even be an option.

Tough, fly business class if you want more room, or pay for the seat in front if you want control of its position.

29-06-2015 02:36PM

The very odd time I use a bus or train I put the bag up on the seat beside me, particularly if there are totally free seats down further.

I want my space not to be crushed in beside someone else.

29-06-2015 02:38PM

Jaylah Bewildered Umbrella wrote: »

The very odd time I use a bus or train I put the bag up on the seat beside me, particular if there are totally free seats down further.

I want my space not to be crushed in beside someone else.

Height of ignorance.

NomadicGray · 29-06-2015 02:38PM

Egginacup wrote: »

Then you should complain to the airline that the seats recline and that you want planes fitted with seats that don't go back.
If I want to get an couple hours sleep on a long flight, I'm putting the seat back. If you're behind me and you too put your seat back and go to sleep then what's the problem?

I have a problem with arseholes chattering to each other loudly on an overnight flight when everyone else is trying to sleep or opening their window blind when it's dawning and flooding the bloody cabin with glaring light.

Eye mask & ear plugs ought to cure that hypocrisy

c_man · 29-06-2015 02:39PM

Knex. wrote: »

Shouldn't even be an option.

One of my main reasons for travelling Ryanair whenever possible! Whatever about long haul flights... you just know anyone doing this on a bus is an inconsiderate arsehole.

mirrorwall14 · 29-06-2015 02:40PM

Candie wrote: »

Height of ignorance.

I actually don't get why its the height of ignorance if there are plenty of other seats particularly if there are plenty of other pairs of seats empty?

foggy_lad · 29-06-2015 02:41PM

People on buses who bring on their suitcase and plonk it on the seat or in front of the seat beside them piss me off and I usually curse them under my breath and wish they would fall out the window. Many people on the train and bus like to think one ticket cover them for two seats. They want to be too posh for public transportation but can't afford a car.

29-06-2015 02:41PM

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

I actually don't get why its the height of ignorance if there are plenty of other seats particularly if there are plenty of other pairs of seats empty?

He paid for a seat for himself. He didn't pay for one for his bag.

Micky Dolenz · 29-06-2015 02:42PM

Public transport stenches of poor people, I avoid using it.

29-06-2015 02:42PM

Candie wrote: »

Height of ignorance.

I don't really care.

If there genuinely are very very few seats left I will remove the bag but if there are places with two seats left or if there are plenty of people with one seat beside them and no bag on the seat the person can sit there. I like my space, be able to sit back and not have my two legs glued together to allow someone space to sit beside me if they have an alternative.

Its extremely rare I'm on a bus anyway as I hate the things so will drive the vast majority of the time.

Agricola · 29-06-2015 02:42PM

Candie wrote: »

Good idea.

People aren't self-absorbed cnuts for using a seat the way it was designed to be used.

No, maybe not self absortbed cnuts but inconsiderate arséholes

Im only 6ft but Ive long legs so unless im in the aisle seat anyone reclining in front of me severely constricts what is already an uncomfortable situation.
I dont need my knees crushed and a head rest up in my face for the whole flight just so someone can have a nice old relaxing lie back. Everyone keeps their seats up, everyone has a tolerable time.

29-06-2015 02:44PM

Agricola wrote: »

No, maybe not self absortbed cnuts but inconsiderate arséholes

Im only 6ft but Ive long legs so unless im in the aisle seat anyone reclining in front of me severely constricts what is already an uncomfortable situation.
I dont need my knees crushed and a head rest up in my face for the whole flight just so someone can have a nice old relaxing lie back. Everyone keeps their seats up, everyone has a tolerable time.

It's not tolerable, not if I want an hour or so of sleep. If you're constricted, then get a seat with extra leg room, instead of expecting other people to do without.

It's inconsiderate to expect others not to fully utilise the seats they paid for for your convenience.

Knex* · 29-06-2015 02:46PM

All those who are peddling the "tough, get over it" line with regards to the seat reclining, is it safe to assume none of ye are in anyway tall, and as such don't even remotely comprehend how uncomfortable it is for any tall person to be sitting behind someone with a fully reclined seat?

As pointed out above, in a bus its even worse again.

Candie wrote: »

Height of ignorance.

The hypocrisy is a little amusing.

P_1 · 29-06-2015 02:46PM

Candie wrote: »

Height of ignorance.

No it's not, there are plenty of other free seats. It's not ignorant to want to have your own space when there's plenty of it available.

29-06-2015 02:48PM

Knex. wrote: »

All those who are peddling the "tough, get over it" line with regards to the seat reclining, is it safe to assume none of ye are in anyway tall, and as such don't even remotely comprehend how uncomfortable it is for any tall person to be sitting behind someone with a fully reclined seat?

As pointed out above, in a bus its even worse.

The hypocrisy is a little amusing.

It's not hypocrisy when you expect others to do without a utility they paid for for your convenience though, right?

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