Gawker said it best:
Among the great disappointments of modern life is the fact that something as fun as a giant inflatable slide springing from the side of a massive flying machine exists—but may only be used in near-death situations, when one is least inclined to enjoy it.
Today, by sliding down that slide in a decidedly non-emergency situation, flight attendant Steven Slater became the most awesome man in the service industry. Ever.
A passenger hit him in the head with luggage, refused to apologize, and called him a motherfucker. But did Slater suck it up and deal with it and continue on accepting the abuse like hopeless wage monkeys have been forced to do before him?
Fuck no!
He got on the PA system and told everybody--but most especially the man who'd called him a motherfucker--to fuck off. And then he grabbed two beers from the galley, popped out the inflatable slide, and slid into history.
From there, he grabbed his luggage, got in his car, drove home and hopped into bed with his boyfriend. I'm sure after hearing about what had transpired, his boyfriend was a bit intimidated by Slater's giant titanium balls, but somehow he got over his fear.
Sadly, the story ends with Slater being arrested for criminal mischief and trespassing. This man doesn't deserve to be arrested, America: he deserves a medal for being so awesome.
Steven Slater, I salute you.
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