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The author envisions that he is the pilot of his new airline, MY Airlines. In welcoming the passengers aboard, naturally, there are a few agenda items to cover. On MY Airlines, the following are not allowed: nail clipping, flossing, complaining, reclining or any other annoying or personal hygiene related activities. Now sit back, relax and enjoy the piece.
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The author envisions that he is the pilot of his new airline, MY Airlines. In welcoming the passengers aboard, naturally, there are a few agenda items to cover. On MY Airlines, the following are not allowed: nail clipping, flossing, complaining, reclining or any other annoying or personal hygiene related activities. Now sit back, relax and enjoy the piece.
3 Comments
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Review of MY AirlinesThis is a hilarious piece. One that I am sure any person who has flown a commercial airline wishes they would have written. I am certain listeners could relate to O'Connor's humor and attitude toward flying the friendly skies. |
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Review of MY AirlinesVery interesting. I could imagine myself on this plane on "My Airlines" seated next to a flossing cranky person. Good sound effects. What a fantastic voice--commanding! |
Transcript
Thank You for Flying “My Airlines”
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, from the cockpit this is your captain speaking. Let me be the first to welcome you aboard My Airlines. We know you have a choice when it comes to air travel—albeit between bad and worse—and we do appreciate you choosing My Airlines.
If you brought the kids along today, thank you – especially if you purchased a seat for them. We understand the little ones may get a little cranky on the flight and, frankly, My Airlines has no problem with that. They’re just kids. On the other hand, there’s no excuse for cranky adults. We will not tolerate rudeness or attitude from any of you. If the security strip search, the endless airport delays, the food or the crying child kicking your seat somehow surprises you, then we suggest, on future trips, you go Greyhound.
Before we push back, I do need to ask everyone to turn off all...
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Timing and Cues
Run Time: 2:12
Music: N/A
Intro FX: Airplane white noise
Outro: "...thank you for flying my
airlines."
Outro F/X: Airplane white noise fade out
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Deborah Astley
Posted on September 19, 2004 at 12:33 PM | Permalink
Review of MY Airlines
Funny piece. Voice inflections made the piece even funnier. Sometimes, on All Things Considered, toward the end of the first hour of broadcast, a humorous piece will air and MY Airlines would fit in well in that spot.