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AIBU?

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AIBU about the man on the bus?

597 replies

HelenaWay · 12/05/2017 23:40

He said I don't think you should sit there. I said said excuse me what are you on about? He said the bags are massive and take up the fly space.

Well that was it. I was so angry, it wasn't a big amount. How dare he say that to me. I shouted at him that he had really offended me and it backed off and sat in the flight seat.

Now I'm thinking about it I don't know AIBU?

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ToughLoveLDN · 03/12/2021 16:04

@HelenaWay

these aren't common terms, no one knows where you mean!

Well actually they are common terms. The fly space is clearly the space between the Window and passenger. Everyone who rides a bus knows that.

They really don’t
percythewitch · 03/12/2021 16:05

@PriamFarrl

OOH I didn't notice this was a zombie. Why has it been reanimated?
Because @IroningBoardz felt that it was imperative that we knew they had found it funny.

Totally agree with @CrazyTimesAreOccurring re temporary bans.

@SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius Grin Grin Grin

got any recommendations for pushchairs?

Cas112 · 03/12/2021 16:20

@SynysterGates

dont get it are you on glue
hahaha
Ellen888 · 03/12/2021 16:24

"Fly space? Flight seat?"

I'd like a translation as well.....Confused

YewandOak · 03/12/2021 16:25

@HelenaWay

these aren't common terms, no one knows where you mean!

Well actually they are common terms. The fly space is clearly the space between the Window and passenger. Everyone who rides a bus knows that.

Ummmm no they don't. I use the bus regularly and have never heard those terms.
Ellen888 · 03/12/2021 16:29

Just noticed the date of the original post. Seems the bus is running a bit late Smile

HollyandIvyandAllThingsYule · 03/12/2021 16:29

@MeadowDream

Is the OP advertising rice and pringles in some way?? it's working, I want pringles
Heh yes that’s exactly what I took away from this thread...Damn now I have to brave the supermarket!
HollyandIvyandAllThingsYule · 03/12/2021 16:31

@Ellen888

Just noticed the date of the original post. Seems the bus is running a bit late Smile
So did I!! Ffs now I want pringles and all for nothing as it’s a zombie!
Rogue1001 · 03/12/2021 16:31

🧟‍♂️ 🧟‍♂️ 🧟‍♀️

MsFogi · 03/12/2021 16:33

OP - I suspect your "Fly Space" is this a bit like the time (I still vividly remember) when I was about three years old when someone couldn't understand when I was asking for "Noddy Sugar" and the person couldn't understand what I wanted. It was actually Demerara sugar I was after but there was a picture of Noddy on the jar at home (no idea why!) so I had always assumed it was called Noddy sugar and everyone else would know that too (and I had never heard the words Demerara or brown sugar so had no other way of describing what I was after).
It was as though we were speaking different languages - I assumed she was an idiot for not understanding me and it was hugely annoying/frustrating.

Gonnagetgoing · 03/12/2021 16:36

Zombie thread guys!

let's hope OP wasn't too offended at her fly space being criticised - no have never heard of that term being used before - except on a plane!

PlumManor · 03/12/2021 16:37

Yup the Fly Seat will be forever referred back to, like the Penis Beaker and the Korean Lady.

LoveGrooveDanceParty · 03/12/2021 16:38

To the people laughing at ‘are you on glue?’ I can only assume you’re very, very new to these parts….

VickyEadieofThigh · 03/12/2021 16:39

@Highalert

I've been catching the bus for 50 odd years and have never heard of a fly space or a flight seat.
I'm 63. Never heard of these terms.
MarieIVanArkleStinks · 03/12/2021 16:42

@Bubblesagain

Doesn't EVERYONE know that sour cream and onion are the only flavour worth bothering with?

Hmm you mean salt and vinegar right? Go sit in the flight seat you sour cream loving weirdo Wink

This whole thread is absolute gold, but this post wins the thread. I'm honking like a bilious goose.
Ellen888 · 03/12/2021 16:43

We call them either 'aisle seats' or 'window seats'. I don't know a name for the seats that face each other....

Newmumatlast · 03/12/2021 16:48

@HelenaWay

these aren't common terms, no one knows where you mean!

Well actually they are common terms. The fly space is clearly the space between the Window and passenger. Everyone who rides a bus knows that.

They really don't.
Disfordarkchocolate · 03/12/2021 16:56

I don't think it's pringles and rice you've been eating. Definitely edible though.

IncompleteSenten · 03/12/2021 16:56

I don't care that it's a zombie.
I missed the total batcrap crazy bollocks the first time round and I've enjoyed it. 😁

AliceA2021 · 03/12/2021 17:04

Is the fly space the bit you fly into went the driver brakes suddenly? If so, I'd rather there weren't any bags there unless they were pillow soft.

AliceA2021 · 03/12/2021 17:05

@IncompleteSenten

I don't care that it's a zombie. I missed the total batcrap crazy bollocks the first time round and I've enjoyed it. 😁
Snap. Is the @HelenaWay still shouting at people who don't want her bags in the fly space?
PearlclutchersInc · 03/12/2021 17:10

Having not read all 496 messages, I'm assuming that the OP is some bonkers American as us civilised Brits get the bus, we dont ride it

[dons hard hat, flak jacket and ducks, then avoids MN until the dust has settled]

Silvershroud · 03/12/2021 17:14

@TheSecondOfHerName

I know what a bus is if that helps. Likewise Pringles. And rice.
I only managed to get this far before I starting shaking! Comedy gold!
EyesAsGreenAsAFreshPickledToad · 03/12/2021 17:19

What is wrong with you lot? It’s not that difficult to work out what op means. It was clearly a flying bus.

CaMePlaitPas · 03/12/2021 17:27

Finally, Pringles are recognised as essentials.