The Bigger The Lie, The Higher They Fly
(The captain of our aircraft has stepped off to get some paperwork while customers are boarding. One passenger looks upfront and turns to our flight attendant.)
Passenger: “Why is there only one pilot up there?”
Flight Attendant: “She is the first officer. The captain will be back in a bit.”
Passenger: “Can they fly the plane with only one pilot?”
Flight Attendant: “The other pilot will be back in a moment. He is taking care of some paperwork.”
Passenger: “Why are there two seats if there is only one pilot?”
Flight Attendant: *gives up* “Well, sir… actually, she is just setting up the airplane and telling it where to go. In a few moments, she’ll push the start button and leave. The plane will fly us all the way there with no pilot at all.”
Passenger: “Oh! That’s neat!” sits down, apparently satisfied*
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