New York: A Spirit Airlines flight attendant unintentionally soared to internet fame after a clip of her comedic spin on the standard in-flight safety demonstration took off online. Captured by a passenger and posted on X (formerly Twitter), the clip shows the attendant transforming the otherwise monotonous safety briefing into a laugh-out-loud moment, drawing a mixed reaction from netizens.
The viral moment occurred as the attendant walked passengers through the emergency oxygen mask procedure. “Alright, ladies and gentlemen, let’s see who has been paying attention. Go ahead and point to where the oxygen mask comes down from,” she said. When only a few complied, she deadpanned, “That’s awesome, three of you are going to get oxygen,” prompting laughter throughout the cabin.
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Her humorous take didn’t stop there. While referencing the airline rule to secure your own mask before helping others, she turned to the moms onboard with a cheeky remark and said, “Ladies, a child travelling with you can come in many different shapes and sizes. If you have more than one of these with you, assess the situation. Who is it gonna be? Pick your favourite.”
The light-hearted delivery resonated with many viewers. One user commented, “Wait, I’d actually listen to the whole lesson if it was explained like this.” Another added, “That's how you make sure everyone is paying attention."
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The clip, which has now crossed half a million views on social media, sparked a debate among users. Some viewers praised the creativity, saying it could help calm nervous flyers. “This would make a person that’s scared of flying feel better,” one tweet read.
However, not all reactions were positive. Critics also argued that safety instructions are no laughing matter. “Some cabin crew should get fired for this kind of misconduct,” one user wrote, adding, “in case of a real emergency there’s gonna be nobody left laughing!”
