Sir, this is not a footrest
It is a wall. He has made it a footrest. That is what the airline means by a growth mindset. Airline reported, not confirmed; the wall declined to comment.
Fresh sightings from the wild
Real passengers, real posts, filed under the species responsible.
The two-bro defense
Two bros, one empty middle seat, and a sudden deep conversation across it. A textbook display. He asked if they wanted to sit together. Nature is healing.
Rules are for passengers
The witness says he had just told someone to keep their feet down. Then he found a wall he liked. Leadership is doing the thing you banned, but higher up.
Ew.
Two words would be too many. The feet came through the gap like they pay rent there.
Fifteen rows back, same as it ever was
Fifteen rows deep and every middle seat is taken by a jacket with a rich inner life.
New species: the Nest Builder
Three seats. One flight. Zero survivors. The poster says this was Southwest; we cannot confirm the airline, only the snack mix. The Nest Builder has already deplaned and feels great about it.
Paid for extra legroom. Used every inch.
Socks off. Tray table latch opened with a toe. Both feet up where the next passenger eats. Scientists call that tool use. Everyone else calls a flight attendant.
New species: the Checkpoint Optimist
Asking the internet whether security will mind the blade on your keychain is a bold way to find out. Cousin of the Overhead Bin Optimist. Same hope, smaller object.
The wall has not heard the news
An old ad, still promising no hidden fees. Bag fees arrived in May 2025. In fairness they are not hidden. They are right there at checkout, waving.
The wheelchairs have nothing to do
Under open seating, a wheelchair at the gate got you on first. Assigned seats ended that. Anyone who needs a chair still gets one. Everyone else has made a miraculous recovery.