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On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged, well-off
white South African Lady has found herself sitting next to a
black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to
complain about her seating.
"What seems to be the problem Madam?" asked the attendant.
"Can't you see?" she said, " You've sat me next to a kafir.
I can't possibly sit next to this disgusting human. Find me
another seat!"
"Please calm down, Madam." the stewardess replied. "The
flight is very full today, but I'll tell you what I'll do -
I'll go and check to see if we have any seats available in
club or first class."
The woman cocks a snooty look at the outraged black man
beside her (not to mention many of the surrounding
passengers).
A few minutes later the stewardess returns with the good
news, which she delivers to the lady, who cannot help but
look at the people around her with a smug and self-satisfied
grin:
"Madam, unfortunately, as I suspected, economy is full. I've
spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also
full. However, we do have one seat in first class."
Before the lady has a chance to answer, the stewardess
continues...
"It is most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade,
however, and I have had to get special permission from the
captain. But, given the circumstances, the captain felt that
it was outrageous that someone should be forced to sit next
such an obnoxious person."
Having said that, the stewardess turned to the black man
sitting next to the lady, and said:
"So if you'd like to get your things, sir, I have your seat
ready for you..."
At which point, apparently the surrounding passengers stood
and gave a standing ovation while the black man walked up to
the front of the plane... |
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