You guys crack me up -- always thinking, or at least, posting, the worst possible scenarios.

This shouldn't have to be said, but listening to and believing gossip from ground crews and mechanics is just a reliable as jumpseat gossip from a jumpseater or check airman. Some of you know this, but apparently, some of you do not.

Those ramp guys are just as beat down and overworked as we are. They have been jerked around by the company, are always worrying about being fired, working understaffed constantly and often don't have the right tools to do their jobs (thanks to management). People start spreading rumors out of frustration and anger with no basis or foundation other than pure disdain for their employer.