Is Kevin Smith Really ‘Too Fat’ for Southwest
Ok, first of all I need to start this post by proclaiming my LOVE of Kevin Smith. Growing up just north of Red Bank, New Jersey I know his old stomping ground well. I can remember the days of getting sticky fingerprints on the comic books in Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash, running into a wasted Jay Mewes on Broad St, and being disappointed when I saw th real life QuickStop/RST Video – (of course, knowing NJ I’m surprised they both haven’t been turned into franchises like Wawa & Blockbuster by now.) – The thought of even doubting Mr. Smith for a second fills my heart with pain, but in the end, I’m a realist.
This past weekend saw actor/director Smith caught in the middle of Southwest Airline’s “Fat” flier policy, which states someone over a certain weight has to purchase two tickets: one for their butt and one to keep an empty seat next to them. Smith, who “is known to fly Southwest regularly” did purchase two tickets, but was still asked to leave. The issue arouse when he decided to fly on standby – with only one seat left when he boarded. As Smith started lambasting the airline via his Twitter they apologized and gave him a $100 voucher towards his next flight.
Again, not that I wish to ever doubt Kevin Smith, I mean he did help me understand how lesbians make love in Chasing Amy, but I do find it interesting that this story pops up a few weeks prior to the debut of his latest feature Cop Out, which stars Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan and opens Feb 28th. (Well, there’s another plug for Kevin!) But who knows, in the end maybe I’m being a jaded Jersey kid.
Source: People.com
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