Planespotting on the Today Show.

Tld said:
True, different strokes for different folks. But bridal convention? I'll try it. Rock climbing? Let's give it a go. Listen to the botany themed dissertation of PhD candidate? Sure, why not?

While I understand they may not be as thrilled as the rest of us about aviation, what frustrates me is the attitude of blase and jaded negatitivy. C'mon they're reporters...leave the opinion at home and bring the same attitude to your job that you once did as a lowly intern, before you were receiving the huge paycheck for doing nothing but complaining about the assignment you were given. (I just really detest al roker, d-bag extraordinaire)

Ugh, the miracle of flight, how horribly boring! Just preboard me into 1A, give me an ambien and a bloody mary, and leave me alone til we get to paris. eyeshades optional.
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Eh, not everyone gets a woody about flying like many of us here. For the other set they just want to get to their destination stat.

They, view airplanes in the same frame of thought as a car. A simple means of transportation.

Gasp.

I really think that we're being rather A.net about this, like really.

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okay, so they were assigned, whatever. but implying someones crazy or wasting time b/c they enjoy a hobby just b/c it's not your cup of tea?

you'd think they'd give the same outlook on bird or whale watching, even if they didn't enjoy it?
 
Max, I think the problem is that the story was disrespectful to the people who volunteered to be interviewed.

I mean, could you imagine Al going out to Special Olympics and being like "eh, none of them were really that athletic - and half of them had their pants down - it was kinda boring. Back to you Meredith."
 
I like aviation but I don't really understand plane spotting. It seems like some throwback to the British waiting in lawn chairs for Luftwaffe bombers.
 
Yeah its lame to seek out people just to bag on them. OTOH what did they expect? There are certain subcultures that are going to be made fun of. Hell, I might even be a member of one or more. But you won't catch me advertising it on national TV. 'Hello, my name is Zolothar (you can call me Matt). I am a level 58 elf ranger paladin. Would you like to do a feature on me and my Sword of Female Repulsion +4?'
 
scooter2525 said:
Very lame. Why take the time to "report" on something you obviously have no interest in? If you don't apperciate it, find someone who does so others will enjoy the hobby. They should have given him a piece about wake turbulence.

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THANKS for that ....LMAO that made my night:rotfl:
 
greaper007 said:
I like aviation but I don't really understand plane spotting. It seems like some throwback to the British waiting in lawn chairs for Luftwaffe bombers.
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That's exactly what it is like. You should see how fanatical the spotters are over in the UK. If you can get past the geek factor - which I can because I'm geek, too - then most of them are good people.
 
The mistake you guys made was tuning in to NBC in the first place.

Nothing but loons on that network.

the only thing Al Roker knows is how to stuff another bratwurst down
that fat piehole of his.
 
Sure, I used to plane spot before I flew for a living. In fact, all the photos I took with my crappy old 3.2 mp fuji are still up on jetphotos.net: AirTex Photos.

I remember one day when I was working the ramp, some plane spotters came up to the fence within view. My co worker turns to me and says (didn't know I did it too), "what kind of loser would come to the airport and take picutures like that. They need to get a life, weirdos". I just nodded and said "yeah, what a bunch of dorks". Haha.
 
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