Originally Posted by vagabond
.....Whenever I think of Browntail and those of you trying to emulate him, one word comes to mind - masochism. The dictionary gives the following definition of the word.
noun
1)The deriving of sexual gratification, or the tendency to derive sexual gratification, from being physically or emotionally abused.
2)The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from being humiliated or mistreated, either by another or by oneself.
3)A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.
You guys are doing him a favor by beating him up.
I think you could probably apply definitions 2 and 3 to your average regional "airline" pilot as well.
Definitely number 3 though.