This is my favorite story of the year. Easily. It will not be topped.

And it does have a Philly connection, because the story centers around a Frontier flight that was going from Philadelphia to Miami. What happened is that a passenger allegedly groped two flight attendants, went bonkers yelling about his rich family, and then took a swing at another flight attendant:

https://twitter.com/SweeneyABC/status/1422537706173775875?s=19

They duct taped the guy to the seat. That’s awesome.

The flight crew was initially suspended because the “proper policies” were not followed, according to Frontier, who later changed their tune and decided to throw support behind their employees. They will pay them in full. I guess you’re not supposed to duct tape entitled ass clowns to their seats, but in this case I think it was totally justified. Maybe it was embarrassing and humiliating, but if this guy was groping and cussing and throwing punches, then no doubt he deserved this treatment in response.


More from NPR:

Miami-Dade Police charged Berry with three misdemeanor counts of battery, according to the police report. The Miami Herald reported that Berry had been drinking.

The 22-year old at one point spilled a drink on his shirt and retreated to the bathroom, only to emerge without his top on. A member of the crew helped Berry retrieve a clean shirt from his carry-on luggage.

After wandering about the plane for about 15 minutes, Berry was speaking with a flight attendant before he allegedly grabbed her breasts, The Miami Herald reported.

Berry was arrested after the plane touched down.

“Berry had been drinking.” Well there’s a shocker.

Here’s another angle that shows Berry from the side, apparently as the plane was starting to descend:

https://twitter.com/k9spams/status/1422635091998687234?s=20

When you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes, and this scenario checks that box. The flight attendants did not follow the proper protocol, but I personally believe they should be given commendation. They should be awarded the highest honor in the land. We demand an appearance on Good Morning America and a trip to the White House. Somebody get this crew down to Citizens Bank Park to throw out the first pitch.