Unusually dressed man boards plane. Would a similarily woman have been allowed to board?

[Liberal_in_LA]

picture at link

http://ireport.cnn.com/blogs/ireport-blog/2010/08/20/join-the-conversation-what-s-ok-to-wear-on-a-plane?hpt=Sbin

iReporter Lisa Oaks posted an iReport this week that caught our eye -- a photo of a man in the Dallas Fort-Worth Airport wearing short shorts and a halter top. "This is ok for a male revue nightclub, but not for public daytime," said Oaks, whose husband Mark snapped the shot.

According to Mark, the passenger was allowed to board his American Airlines flight, which he said came as a surprise. "If a woman was dressed like that, there's no way she would get past the parking lot," he said. Lisa echoed his thoughts. "Rules of dress in public places like airports should be uniform policy and enforced for all sexes," she explained.American Airlines' conditions of carriage state that passengers who are "clothed in a manner that would cause discomfort or offense to other passengers" may be refused entry on flights. We have contacted the airline for additional comments on this issue.

[MineralMan]

Oh, for goodness' sake.

Who cares what some random passenger is wearing? I suggest that this person mind her own business and sit down so the plane can take off.

[Tikki]

6. + forever because you beat me to it...

Tikki

[Warpy]

Yeah, it's his funeral

That's literally since it just screams "synthetics!"

Natural fibre clothing is the most sensible for air travel, long pants and long sleeves that don't melt are your best bet at getting out of any fire situation with few serious burns.

At least there's no way he's smuggling explosives under that getup, except maybe in the hip waders...

[Brickbat]

43. I would guess that women who have been thrown off flights for what they were wearing

might care what other "random passengers" are wearing.

[MineralMan]

55. Nobody should be thrown off a flight because he or she is dressed

in a way that other people don't think is appropriate. If the person's naughty bits are covered, they should fly. It's that simple. Whoever thinks they should be able to judge others clothing is a fool, man or woman. The guy's naughty bits are covered. He flies. The same should apply to women on airplanes. This is stupid.

[hlthe2b]

60. Actually there are health issues in crowded settings with lots of

"skin" exposed. As non-hospital associated MRSA (Methicillin resistant Staph aureus) infections continue unabated into community settings there will likely come a time where there will need to be a requirement for skin to be routinely covered in crowded settings--there already is, if you have skin lesions and work in high risk settings for spread.

As mentioned, those flying are also wise to wear natural fibers and long sleeves and pants in the event of fire...

Not every issue can be so readily chalked up to "prudery" ....

[MineralMan]

61. Oh, please. How lame.

For pete's sake!

[hlthe2b]

63. How rude... Mineral Man

That is my profession and I am not saying anything that is not true. Again, I am shocked at your rudeness. Really. Especially in light of your thread today. How hypocritical can you be?

[MineralMan]

65. I'm not being hypocritical at all. It is lame to suggest that

people's bare skin is an issue on airline flights. In the summertime, virtually everyone has bare arms on every airplane. The man in the photo is exposing no more bare skin than many female passengers do.

I don't care what your profession is. You're making poor excuses to justify criticizing that man's attire. What he wears on the plane should be no concern of mine your yours. He is not naked. None of his private parts are exposed. There is no issue.

You're just blowing smoke. We encounter bare skin every day. Would you have everyone be covered from head to toe? Feh!

Am I rude? Yes, sometimes, I am.

[hlthe2b]

66. I did not say it was an issue now, but that it may become in the future

Perhaps if you could put aside your ego for 10 seconds and actually read what I said. I am really dismayed at you, MM. You used to be among my favorites and I liked the thread you posted today--only to find it was all BS and hypocrisy. Good night.

[MineralMan]

67. Toodles...

[snagglepuss]

70. It is a health issue. Some years ago even

60 Minutes ran a story about public health and found that most germ ridden surfaces were those with fabric coverings and advised people not even to wear shorts to a movie theatre.

[flyarm]

77. I call bullshit on that..

from a 33 yr retired flight attendant.

[seabeyond]

1. yes, he should absolutely have to wear a bra with that top. he is saggin. nt

[dionysus]

2. wow. people have the freedom to humiliate themselves in public i suppose.

[tammywammy]

3. I just have to LOL at that picture

Was he going hunting in his camo short shorts and tank top? Heh

[cleanhippie]

4. Thank you for that. I will never be able to un-see that picture!

But who gives a rats ass what someone wears.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

5. Maybe he just lost a dare???

:shrug: Still.....to each, his (or her) own.

[sarge43]

7. Bar bet, I'm thinking bar bet.

He's going to get cold. Hope airlines are still passing out free blankets.

[T Wolf]

8. You do see all sorts of different looks at an airport. Multiple culltures from around the world

and all.

But, what the fuck is this guy dressed for unless it is just a goof?

tw - I love the camo-hunting thing. That is brilliant. Thank you for the best laugh of the weekend (even better than the pic itself).

[Buns_of_Fire]

9. A choker with camo? Tsk. How gauche.

On the bright side, I bet the screening lines would go a lot quicker if everyone dressed like this to fly!

[Liberal_in_LA]

11. No ones commented on the thigh high lace stockings

[seabeyond]

13. i am wondering if it comes with fuck me heels. nt

[Buns_of_Fire]

16. Well, now that you mention it...

I would've gone with a forest green to accentuate the camo motif. Black, IMO, is much too formal for daytime airline wear. But that's just me.

[rug]

10. Isn't that Vitter's campaign manager?

[EFerrari]

48. . . .

:rofl:

[Yo_Mama]

12. Everybody was probably laughing too hard

Yeah, a young woman probably wouldn't be boarded wearing that, but this fashion disaster isn't a woman - it's an older man.

There may have been some concern on the assumption that this was a gay man and that it would be discriminatory, but probably not. After all, it wasn't as if other passengers were going to have their eyes popped out of their heads ogling those thunder thighs.

Now if he had been wearing a very short skirt, I'm pretty sure that they would have yanked him. But they allow men to wear shorts and a t-shirt as long as they cover the area, and technically he does have a shirt and shorts that cover. He really isn't exposing any private parts.

Ten to one an older woman would have been let on as well with that outfit.

They may rewrite their policies to cover this sort of thing, but I'm betting their policy didn't cover it as it stood.

[pipi_k]

14. Maybe he was just going for

This look?

[awoke_in_2003]

72. I'll get you a Satanic mechanic. nt

[PJPhreak]

15. No need to...

run this dude thru a full body scanner.

[jailthecrooks]

17. I can't believe that photo is even real

But a woman of the same age as him would probably be allowed to board the plane ok.

[GodlessBiker]

18. Good news: Hard to conceal dangerous items wearing something like that.

[hlthe2b]

19. Normally, I say live and let live.. but that isn't appropriate for a plane

The guy is probably a hoot and one that might make conversing with him on a flight really enjoyable. But....

I know I'm likely to get flamed for that, but sorry... I don't think it is too much to ask to dress down just a tad for the occasion... :shrug:

[uppityperson]

21. Thanks for posting the pict, too good. Goes in line with my saying I'll wear a loose dress to take

off @ security. I'd like to meet this guy.

[xchrom]

22. It took me ALL DAY to pick out that outfit!!!

And NOW I find out it was too much.

Not one word through security -

Well - I'll do it in all black with pearls next time.

[Binka]

39. Baby Doll You Wouldn't Be Caught Dead In That Fashion Disaster

You just DO NOT strike me as the camo type. :hi: :loveya:

[xchrom]

52. Ok I'm busted - no camo.

Grrrrl - you are funny!!

[Lucky Luciano]

28. one of the worst things i have ever seen. nt

[Buns_of_Fire]

31. You've seen it...

YOU CAN'T UNSEE IT!!! :evilgrin:

Actually, the guy looks like a rawther distinguished CEO -- no, not of Victoria's Secret -- or maybe even a bankster -- and if he'd picked the pinstripe outfit rather than the camo one, no one would have even looked twice. (Notice how all the other people in the photo aren't even paying attention?)

Remember this is Dallas-Fort Worth. In the summer. It's HOT there!

[awoke_in_2003]

73. "It's HOT there"

yes, it is- but I am not running around in panties and a bra (at least not in public ;) )

[Cleita]

20. When I was in my twenties, my girlfriend and I boarded

a flight in Alaska from Fairbanks to Anchorage that was otherwise all military. It was a commercial flight so I don't know how we got the two available seats, however, I believe we would have been quite welcome in short shorts and a halter top. It was cold and we were wearing boots, parkas and other cold weather wear. We were still very welcome in spite of only our faces showing. :-)

[yurbud]

23. I would think it would be ok for either sex: fewer places to hide a weapon

[BlueJazz]

24. I see nothing wrong with that. Hell, I go out in public all the time in this >>>

[Ikonoklast]

30. And you should be ashamed of yourself.

Really.


Those shoes are just plain hideous.

[scarletwoman]

32. But he can leave his hat on.

[awoke_in_2003]

75. shit...

now a Joe Cocker song will be running through my head all night.

[BlueJazz]

46. Damn..You're right. Well,....that explains the disapproving looks from Women.

...on the other hand, some Men disapprove also....maybe it's the color match up or something???

[awoke_in_2003]

74. before labor day...

you should be wearing white heels.

[saltpoint]

25. Which begs the question, what exactly is going on

in airport parking lots?

[BrklynLiberal]

26. It has already happened to a woman..not allowed to board plane due to short skirt...

http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2007/09/07/4379040-too-sexy-to-fly

THIS is what she was wearing...



http://legacy.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/braun/20070905-9999-1m5braun.html

[MineralMan]

56. Equally stupid. The Miss Grundy's of the world, or Elmer Gantrys

should look to their dirty minds, stow their carry-ons, and STFU.

How ridiculous this nonsense really is.

[BrklynLiberal]

79. Miss Grundy!!! LOLOLOLOL

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zzq45my4Ob8/Sutu1Wj10nI/AAAAAAAAAfo/zQ_e3ee_FlI/s400/miss+grundy.jpg

[HughBeaumont]

80. Jesus, how bad is it that I know who Miss Grundy is?

Stuff that can do me some good in life, like how to trade stocks or quantify assets . . . yeah, don't care, not interested.

[onethatcares]

27. burkas for all.

N/T.

[seabeyond]

29. right, cause there is no middle ground between this and a burka.

rollin eyes

[obxhead]

33. Clearly there is only one solution. Outlaw clothing altogether.

Then we won't be able to bitch about how someone is dressed.

[TheCowsCameHome]

34. Maybe he missed his connecting flight to Crawford.

gaaak!

[TheCowsCameHome]

49. "Attention: Paging J.T.Ready, one of your MinuteMen is lost, please claim him ASAP"

All he needs is a freakin' gun...................

[Bitwit1234]

35. HEY WE GONNA HAVE A

peopleofairports to go along with www.peopleofwalmart.com which by the way is pass hilarious.

[hlthe2b]

45. Good heavens... they should seel some of those shots...

as diet aids.... Some of those are pretty darned hard to look at. I don't quite know what people are thinking.... but boy doesn't it make us proud to be AMURIKAN....

[QC]

36. So this means y'all don't like my new beach outfit?

Is it the stockings?

[boppers]

58. Black lace-top stocking with camo is a tad tacky.

Camo stockings would help tie the outfit together better.

[QC]

71. Looking back, I wish I had worn the thong instead that day. n/t

[izquierdista]

37. I'd say he was overdressed

The less you wear, the quicker you can get through security. It's a thong and flip-flops for me.

[Sen. Walter Sobchak]

38. Catch a flight out of Burbank some time... and YES

Southwest Airlines appears to be the only airline that doesn't let nearly naked people on the plane.

[Lucian]

40. Oh for christ's sake.

The man wasn't hurting anyone, and his balls weren't hanging out, so what's the big fucking deal?

The woman and her husband should just sit down in their fucking seats and mind their own fucking business.

[npk]

76. The big fucking deal is

If a woman had dressed like that, basically a halter top and shorts just inches long, then she would have almost certainly been denied boarding. And that was the topic of the thread. I agree with the ireporter in the blog that a woman would have been shown the exit.

[Lucian]

81. That's totally bs, and you know that.

I've seen women dressed worse than that walking around in the mall, and they don't get kicked out.

This is a non-issue. Faux outrage.

[TheKentuckian]

41. I don't see why not. A dress code never occurred to me, seems like I've seen skimpy stuff on planes

None of my beeswax at all.

[Fire1]

42. True. It's none of my business but clearly all neurons are

not firing.

[lunatica]

44. My first thought is that he's probably mentally ill

I see lots of homeless in San Francisco and the Bay Area who dress in a very peculiar fashion and also act in ways that indicate some sort of mental illness. Smart people leave them alone.

[Quantess]

47. Maybe it was a luggage mix-up.

At least, that would be a good excuse.

[gkhouston]

50. I can see the Air Marshalls really *do* try to look like a variety of people... n/t

[Generic Brad]

51. I truly don't care how people dress - this man included

It's what they do and how they act that matters to me.

[flyarm]

53. Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome Aboard American Airlines flight number...oh my god!!!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen, today on our flight we have an adorable clown in our coach cabin! Be sure to say hello to our clown!

As now retired flight crew for American..i would have a damn hard time not laughing at this guy ..when serving him a drink..and a real hard time not spilling it on his lap!!

lmaooooooooooooo

[cwydro]

64. Hey! How do you know he wasn't in business/first???

But thanks for making me crack up laughing!

You should see what people wear arriving in Key West lol!

[flyarm]

68. I assure you ..he was not in first class..and not in Business!

shorts aren't allowed in Business or first on American!

used to be jeans weren't allowed either but that changed some time ago.

[Art_from_Ark]

78. I've ridden Business and First Class

and there was no prohibition against shorts. In this sweltering heat, it's the best way to travel.

[SnakeEyes]

54. can't unsee....

[red red red]

57. The world is going to hell in a handbasket...

and I should worry about what this man is wearing? I don't think so! :shrug:

[Caretha]

59. I would have loved to have been

the one who drove his taxi to the airport. Sir, do you need help with those bags? I wouldn't want you to rip your stockings? I love it. What the hell! Why don't I ever get to be the one who sees this stuff? My kids would think I was so cool if I'd snapped that picture. Ohhhh........the stories.

Mercy me, now I have to go find a hankie to wipe my eyes.:rofl:

[Liberal Veteran]

62. That hawt!

:rofl:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

69. Well, that's one of the more aesthetically disturbing ensembles I've seen lately,

but as long as I don't have to look at his scrotum I guess I don't care much what he wears on the plane -- though I do reserve the right to mock him. Should there ever be an emergency requiring an evacuation, however, he's gonna be damn sorry he wore those short shorts. Those slides are somewhat abrasive, and he'll get rug burns on whatever parts of his buns are exposed.