Originally Posted by
YLpilot
The DL MD88 CA who denied my buddy the jumpseat. The guy asked for his cert and medical along with his badge (he was in uniform) and my buddy said jokingly "You want to see my motorcycle license too?" Reply: "Son if you are going to be a smarta** you can find another ride." The FO did the whole mime a gun in his mouth schtick after this exchange. That's going to be a loooong 4 day.
Your buddy is acting tool-ish, too. Showing that documentation is required, uniform or not. A smart alec response when asked to do what is required is not the best way to hitch a free ride.