Originally Posted by
newKnow
80,
We used to be able to do all of those things on the -9, but as each decade went by, one more "perk disappeared.
In 1975, no longer could we pimp slap the FO. They started fighting back.
In 1985, no longer could we squeeze the A-lines jugs. They started filing lawsuits.
In 1995, no longer could we launch in the general direction of where we were going. ACT started complaining.
And in 2005, no longer could we just sit down. Because after 40 years, the seats were horrific and we have to find something for back support, before we even think about sitting down in that lumbar cruncher.
We've lost a lot over the years.
Not to mention squeezing said jugs these days (as 1234 so succinctly pointed out) either:
a. will cause projectile vomitting on the side of the pilot, and also will puff out years and years of untouched dust into the atmosphere.
or b. well, watch out for your pooper.
I've always wondered what goes through your mind before sitting down seats with 40 years of farts. Now I know. That was half the battle.