In-flight etiquette can spark heated debates, and one Reddit user found himself at the center of controversy for his choice of entertainment during a long-haul flight. The discussion of what’s acceptable behavior on a plane often raises eyebrows—should you recline your seat, remove your shoes, or hog both armrests? But perhaps equally contentious is what fellow passengers choose to watch on their devices.
In a lively thread on Reddit’s “Am I The Jerk?” forum, user JTBrown shared his experience that had everyone weighing in. He recounted, “I was on a lengthy flight, seated by the aisle, looking forward to binge-watching the first season of ‘Game of Thrones,’ something I hadn’t seen before.”
As the flight progressed, JTBrown became aware of a disturbance. A woman from two rows back tapped him on the shoulder and insisted he turn off his tablet. “She explained that her young son could see the screen and that the content wasn’t appropriate for kids due to its explicit scenes,” he wrote. To be fair, the first season does have its share of adult content, which could rival anything encountered on a wild Spring Break.
Despite understanding her concern, he decided not to comply. “I told her I wasn’t shutting it off,” he said. The woman responded by labeling him an inconsiderate jerk for not thinking about those around him. “Was she right?” he asked the Reddit community.
Responses flooded in, with opinions split between YTA (You’re the jerk) and NTA (Not the jerk). JTBrown clarified that he was using headphones and noted that the international flight from Europe to the U.S. offered a range of films on the in-flight entertainment system, some of which he felt were also inappropriate for children. “But honestly, none were as bad as ‘Game of Thrones,’” he admitted.
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In summary, the debate over in-flight behavior continues, with passengers divided over the appropriateness of certain content in shared spaces.