Originally Posted by
TalkTurkey
It really does sound dumb on the radio. Like really, really, abhorrently dumb. Almost as ridiculous as when that Richard captain told everyone on guard how many aircraft carrier landings he had, and that if there’s anything he could do to make his flight more pleasurable, “do not hesitate to tell the girls in the back” ugh. Just, no. Noooooooo.
It sounds like a crusty old guy, but I don't really bat much of an eye at it.
The guard thing was some butt hurt regional guy (probably) spoofing the "Captain Hollywood" PA. They probably went back to meowing not long afterward on the way to CLT.