IMHO on the 7ER, if the seat in front of the rest seat was occupied, spongebob hurt more than it helped. When the seat ahead fully reclined there was about 3 inches of space between the seatback and top of sb. Was especially shocking when you were asleep and your feet got crushed.

The "ironing board" on the 757ers is a joke as well. Try climbing over the person in 1B in a blacked out cabin with it installed. I take a poll to see if anyone really wants it, it usually stays in the closet.

I suppose the 4th floor gang either didn't think these through, or didn't care since they never had to use it.