AIRPORT BENCHES

***Cosmonautical*** · 06-02-2010, 10:15 AM

I'M SUPPOSED TO SPEND 6 HOURS ON WHAT?!

Rainbow Dash · 06-02-2010, 11:57 AM

Thankfully a lot have gone to the no armrests between seats way.

Panfan · 06-02-2010, 12:21 PM

some airport benches have end tables?

Rainbow Dash · 06-02-2010, 12:28 PM

you should see the ones that have ottomans

***Booyakasha*** · 06-02-2010, 01:43 PM

I understand why those exist. Like, you don't want some jerk sleeping across a whole bench. But, really, you might as well just put out folding chairs at that point.

Plus, then people can use the steel chairs to beat the sh*t out of each other at the gate before their flight---help relieve some of the stress of commercial air travel. Maybe even let people fight to the death for any unfilled first class seats. Film it all and sell the rights as fodder for a new reality show (you know those sleazebags at FOX would snap it up in a heartbeat). Funnel some badly needed currency back into the aviation industry. Man, this idea sounds better and better with each passing moment.

***Marilink*** · 06-02-2010, 04:55 PM

We have airport benches in the commons of our school. They're actually quite nice.

**Valigarmander** · 06-02-2010, 05:53 PM

Fat people can lean against the wall.

Panfan · 06-02-2010, 05:56 PM

^^ though they're terrible for taking naps on, unless you've got like a sweatshirt to go over the armrest

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-02-2010, 07:44 PM

I saw The Terminal for the first time last week. Great deconstruction (literally & figuratively) of the problems those benches cause.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Metal Man · 06-02-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Booyakasha

Plus, then people can use the steel chairs to beat the sh*t out of each other at the gate before their flight---help relieve some of the stress of commercial air travel. Maybe even let people fight to the death for any unfilled first class seats. Film it all and sell the rights as fodder for a new reality show (you know those sleazebags at FOX would snap it up in a heartbeat). Funnel some badly needed currency back into the aviation industry. Man, this idea sounds better and better with each passing moment.

We need more of this in our airport terminals.

CuccoLady · 06-02-2010, 11:22 PM

I have waay too much personal experience with airports, and I can vouch for the utter suckiness of the benches therein.

At least it's not as bad as in the airplane, where you have ehh seats and absolutely no leg room.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 06-02-2010, 11:34 PM

^ I'll actually take the plane seats over most of the airport benches any day. At least on the plane they're padded and can tilt backward. Also, I'm not afraid of missing my flight by falling asleep on the plane. And someone comes by to wake me with food. That's pretty much my ideal scenario. "Excuse me, ma'am, sorry to wake you, but it's time for your next meal". YES PLEASE.

CuccoLady · 06-03-2010, 12:20 AM

^ My main problems are the lack of leg room, the fact that SOMEHOW there is always a kicking child behind me who enjoys jabbing my back with his feet, and the "food" they serve there.

At least at the airports they have restaurant-type places that serve edible food. Nom. :{D

And you can sleep on planes?? Can I steal that ability from you for later this month pleaseeeee x{D

Kargath · 06-03-2010, 04:17 AM

Qantas food is actually pretty good.

***Ace Mercury*** · 06-03-2010, 08:07 AM

I had to sleep on airport seats once. It was at YVR returning from PAX 2009. They didn't have the armrests on them, so we were able to stretch out on a row. It was really cold, though; my friend put on all of the swag t-shirts that we got at PAX and still wasn't warm enough. Woke up feeling like I was run over by an ice cream truck.

***Marilink*** · 06-03-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Canine Pepilepsy

^^ though they're terrible for taking naps on, unless you've got like a sweatshirt to go over the armrest

That's because you were a freshman and no one would let you sleep on the ever-so-comfortable row of 3 where the Seniors always sit.

***Cosmonautical*** · 06-03-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kargath

Qantas food is actually pretty good.

Only breakfast I've ever been able to eat entirely was Qantas overnight to Tokyo.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 06-03-2010, 09:15 AM

I haven't had terrible airplane food for years and years. It's all either decent, or super awesome. You're totally flying the wrong airlines, Lady.

And yes, I can sleep pretty much anywhere at mostly any time. As a small child, I would just climb under the table and go to sleep when my family was out late (or fall asleep on the lounge I was on, or in the car, whatever). Noise doesn't bother me either. Fireworks? On Hogmanay/New Years? Right across the street because we're holidaying on the Isle of Skye and our hotel is in walking distance from their big bridge that all the fireworks are on? HAH. I'M SLEEPING, MOFO. CAN'T WAKE ME.

Don't worry, it's a talent most people envy.

Maximum Spider · 06-03-2010, 01:39 PM

Screw benches.

Moving sidewalks are where it's at.

***Booyakasha*** · 06-03-2010, 03:55 PM

^I bet those are even harder to sleep on than the armrest benches, dood.

06-02-2010, 10:15 AM	#1
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	AIRPORT BENCHES I'M SUPPOSED TO SPEND 6 HOURS ON WHAT?!

06-02-2010, 11:57 AM	#2
Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,402 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	Thankfully a lot have gone to the no armrests between seats way.

06-02-2010, 12:21 PM	#3
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,251 Times in 1,339 Posts Blog Entries: 15	some airport benches have end tables?

06-02-2010, 12:28 PM	#4
Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,402 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	you should see the ones that have ottomans

06-02-2010, 01:43 PM	#5
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	I understand why those exist. Like, you don't want some jerk sleeping across a whole bench. But, really, you might as well just put out folding chairs at that point. Plus, then people can use the steel chairs to beat the sh*t out of each other at the gate before their flight---help relieve some of the stress of commercial air travel. Maybe even let people fight to the death for any unfilled first class seats. Film it all and sell the rights as fodder for a new reality show (you know those sleazebags at FOX would snap it up in a heartbeat). Funnel some badly needed currency back into the aviation industry. Man, this idea sounds better and better with each passing moment.

06-02-2010, 04:55 PM	#6
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	We have airport benches in the commons of our school. They're actually quite nice.

06-02-2010, 05:53 PM	#7
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Fat people can lean against the wall.

06-02-2010, 05:56 PM	#8
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,251 Times in 1,339 Posts Blog Entries: 15	^^ though they're terrible for taking naps on, unless you've got like a sweatshirt to go over the armrest

06-02-2010, 07:44 PM	#9
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	I saw The Terminal for the first time last week. Great deconstruction (literally & figuratively) of the problems those benches cause. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

06-02-2010, 11:22 PM	#11
CuccoLady Anime and Cartoons Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: THIS LOCATION REMINDS ME OF A PUZZLE, LUKE Gender: Posts: 9,077 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 1,222 Times in 822 Posts	I have waay too much personal experience with airports, and I can vouch for the utter suckiness of the benches therein. At least it's not as bad as in the airplane, where you have ehh seats and absolutely no leg room.

06-02-2010, 11:34 PM	#12
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,504 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	^ I'll actually take the plane seats over most of the airport benches any day. At least on the plane they're padded and can tilt backward. Also, I'm not afraid of missing my flight by falling asleep on the plane. And someone comes by to wake me with food. That's pretty much my ideal scenario. "Excuse me, ma'am, sorry to wake you, but it's time for your next meal". YES PLEASE.

06-03-2010, 12:20 AM	#13
CuccoLady Anime and Cartoons Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: THIS LOCATION REMINDS ME OF A PUZZLE, LUKE Gender: Posts: 9,077 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 1,222 Times in 822 Posts	^ My main problems are the lack of leg room, the fact that SOMEHOW there is always a kicking child behind me who enjoys jabbing my back with his feet, and the "food" they serve there. At least at the airports they have restaurant-type places that serve edible food. Nom. :{D And you can sleep on planes?? Can I steal that ability from you for later this month pleaseeeee x{D

06-03-2010, 04:17 AM	#14
Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	Qantas food is actually pretty good.

06-03-2010, 08:07 AM	#15
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 23,275 Thanks: 568 Thanked 3,297 Times in 1,582 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I had to sleep on airport seats once. It was at YVR returning from PAX 2009. They didn't have the armrests on them, so we were able to stretch out on a row. It was really cold, though; my friend put on all of the swag t-shirts that we got at PAX and still wasn't warm enough. Woke up feeling like I was run over by an ice cream truck.

06-03-2010, 09:15 AM	#18
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,504 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	I haven't had terrible airplane food for years and years. It's all either decent, or super awesome. You're totally flying the wrong airlines, Lady. And yes, I can sleep pretty much anywhere at mostly any time. As a small child, I would just climb under the table and go to sleep when my family was out late (or fall asleep on the lounge I was on, or in the car, whatever). Noise doesn't bother me either. Fireworks? On Hogmanay/New Years? Right across the street because we're holidaying on the Isle of Skye and our hotel is in walking distance from their big bridge that all the fireworks are on? HAH. I'M SLEEPING, MOFO. CAN'T WAKE ME. Don't worry, it's a talent most people envy.

06-03-2010, 01:39 PM	#19
Maximum Spider Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'll take Street Fighter over Dragonball any day. Gender: Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 0 Thanked 191 Times in 126 Posts	Screw benches. Moving sidewalks are where it's at.

06-03-2010, 03:55 PM	#20
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	^I bet those are even harder to sleep on than the armrest benches, dood.