On a late night flight, I’m being distracted from a very loud baby by watching my seat mate attempt to understand the wifi.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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He doesn’t realize it isn’t free.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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He’s watching TV on his phone. Heroes – one of the earlier episodes. It’s buffered a bit. I’m waiting.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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It’s hit the end of the buffer.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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First step, check to make sure wifi is on. It is. Let’s wait. We’re holding our breath.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Surprise, no buffer. Because he hasn't paid for wifi.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Okay, let's try reloading the app.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Interestingly, the app loads – but none of the videos. It must display titles offline.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Five reloads has not brought back Heroes. Damn you NBC.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Okay, let's try reloading the wifi. Sure enough, the signal is very strong. We have reconnection!
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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App still isn't working. Even reloading it 5 more times hasn't helped.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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I've pulled out the wifi card from my seat back pocket in an attempt to help the poor fellow.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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He looks to be giving up and switching to music.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Wait – success! He has discovered the card about wifi access in flight!
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Sadly, the card was crafted by a hellish marketing executive and never actually says “You must pay for sweet wifi.”
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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The card has not been helpful.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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The saga is interrupted by the arrival of the drinks trolley. Apple juice, please.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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App still isn't working, even with some Coke providing a caffeine burst for his brain.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Should I tell him? I feel conflicted.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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I'll consider this as I sip my delicious apple juice. Tastes like schadenfreude.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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My Spotify works great. Because I have loaded the playlist offline. Muahaha.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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I've decided that I will tell him – if he asks me.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Coke is gone. So long, empty apple juice cup.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Google maps! This is something new!
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Google maps is stuck on “loading”. Because it cannot access the phone.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Oh no. He took the blank GMaps as a good sign and has tried the TV app again. No luck, my dear companion.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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The flight attendants have left the cabin lights on, which hinders both my ability to sleep and my ability to spy on my seat mate.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Hey, we have browser!
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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He has discovered that the wifi is, indeed, not free. He looks dismayed.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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Fortunately, we are now descending towards our landing.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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It took him almost an hour, but I'm proud of him for figuring out on his own.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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We have now landed, and I can tweet this. Because I also did not pay for wifi. I bite my thumb at you, #gogoinflight.
— Sam Westreich (@MissingBrains) September 4, 2015
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