Huge guy on the train

ScarySquirrel · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:45

Throw a pork pie down the carriage and shout "Fetch, fatty!"

Then enjoy the extra space.

WrathOfAchilles · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:45

M0T said:
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What is the correct course of action in this situation, I didn't cause a fuss as I was almost at my stop so I'd be interested to hear what the consensus is on this.

Stop feeling-up the fat guy?

Wicksta · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:46

I'm guessing the seat layout was similar to this:

jp_bl_68 · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:46

M0T said:
He then proceeded to open his legs as far as possible........

What is the correct course of action in this situation

**** punch.

Von Smallhausen said:
First class for you.

Freight class for him.

Sorted.

lol

steveo · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:48

if you have a laptop on you and it happens again follow these guidelines

Next time one of you gents are on the train or a plane and want a seat on your own, try the following:

1. Remove your lap top from its bag
2. Open the laptop slowly and carefully
3. Turn on
4. Ensure the passenger next to you is watching
5. Connect to the Internet
6. Close your eyes for a brief moment, open them again, turn your gaze upwards to the sky as if in prayer
7. Take a deep breath and open this site http://www.myit-media.de/the_end.html
8. Turn and observe the facial expression of your neighbouring passenger

M0T · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:51

Morba said:
Good question, why make him squeeze past? You could have moved up or just bluntly told him 'no'

as a wide person I hate sitting next to the window, it's a solid structure that makes me need to take up some of the next seat!

I was sat opposite a wall which had a fair amount of space in front of it and I was reading the paper. Consequently the first I knew of his existance was when I was shoved to the side

Azza · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:51

Should have had a convo like this....

You - "Where are you off to?"
Fat man - "Oh just on my way to work."
You - "Should be on your way to the gym."

Then proceed to insult him about his weight.

neoboy · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:51

Call RSPCA.

d_brennen · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:52

You should have been "the bigger man" (hehe) and moved over to the window and let him sit in the isle seat.

meghatronic · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:54

Well you don't pay for a seat - so you have no right to complain, unless you prebooked a seat reservation. Even then it isn't legally binding and the train company has no duty to honour it.

From my experiences, including standing up from London to Manchester more times than I care to remember.

ColdAsIce · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:54

Gilly said:
I'm lost. How did he brace himself against the window if you were sat down first?

Were my first thoughts also

TheDean · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:54

Azza said:
Should have had a convo like this....

You - "Where are you off to?"
Fat man - "Oh just on my way to work."
You - "Should be on your way to the gym."

Then proceed to insult him about his weight.

This

Cosimo · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:54

Azza said:
Should have had a convo like this....

You - "Where are you off to?"
Fat man - "Oh just on my way to work."
You - "Should be on your way to the gym."

Then proceed to insult him about his weight.

Then have fat man sitting on you.

randal · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:56

simulatorman said:
Then have fat man sitting on you.

Or worse. Om nom nom.

Dunks · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:58

I'm a pretty non confrontational guy, but after that I probably would've had a huge go at him. :\

=VTA=MANFACE · 12 Apr 2010 at 11:58

Just give him a burger and chips to shut him up, fat *******

Moley · 12 Apr 2010 at 12:04

M0T said:
'My only other choice is to go out the window'.

No Lardy, your other choice is to stand up.....

The Funktopus · 12 Apr 2010 at 12:06

Wow, a belligerent fatty. When I was that size I was so ashamed of myself I'd do anything to avoid inconveniencing others, such as finding somewhere to stand where I wouldn't get in the way, or somehow finding a way to make myself fit into a seat even if it was uncomfortable.

Guest2 · 12 Apr 2010 at 12:06

d_brennen said:
You should have been "the bigger man" (hehe) and moved over to the window and let him sit in the isle seat.

I would have done this. Would have been a lot easier, then complained if he spilled into your seat.

Tourm · 12 Apr 2010 at 12:07

I'm glad my train has armrests. I drop them down as soon as I hit the seat to give me a physical barrier, although this can be futile when something out of the Norbit film is seen approaching ready to injest said armrest in their side..