Topic: Travel Etiquette

6 chapters across the catalog

Moral Debt
Episode 722

722: Moral Debt

Southwest Airlines Peanut Etiquette and Backpack Complaints

A discussion regarding air travel experiences focuses on the "Peanut Express" and the specific etiquette of eating peanuts on flights. Observations include the annoying habits of passengers who shake peanuts in their fists and the dangers of peanut allergies on planes. Additional complaints are directed at passengers carrying oversized backpacks and wide roller bags that obstruct aisles.

Team Taylor
Episode 683 32:15 - 37:35

683: Team Taylor

Backpack Etiquette, Airplane Passenger Frustrations

A critique of modern travel etiquette focuses on passengers who wear large backpacks on airplanes, often hitting seated passengers while navigating the aisles. The hosts express frustration with "drunk hunchbacks" who refuse to remove their bags or check them, also touching on the absurdity of fanny packs and small decorative backpacks seen in urban environments.

Jelly Side Up
Episode 590 25:21 - 31:38

590: Jelly Side Up

Childless by Choice and Vasectomy Social Dynamics

A lengthy discussion explores the attitudes of couples who are "childless by choice." The hosts recount a dinner conversation where guests expressed disgust at the idea of cleaning up after children. The topic shifts to the social implications of vasectomies, with the host suggesting that men who undergo the procedure may experience personality changes or underlying anger when confronted by parents.

Episode 487 2:29:18 - 2:30:49

487: Red Bag of Poop

High-Five Etiquette, Parenting Observations

Adam Curry shares an observation from his recent flight regarding parents forcing their toddlers to high-five strangers. He argues that such behavior is embarrassing for the child and unnecessary, comparing it to other questionable parenting trends.

Felonious Bears
Episode 432 30:16 - 32:41

432: Felonious Bears

Urinal Etiquette, Social Distancing Tactics

The conversation shifts to the unspoken rules of male urinal etiquette, referencing an old internet flash game on the subject. The hosts brainstorm further ways to ensure personal space while traveling, such as appearing physically ill or sweaty. They caution that appearing too sick might lead to being removed from a flight by airline staff.