Director Kevin Smith went through an interesting experience this past weekend. Southwest Airlines employees deemed his weight a potential risk and he was asked to leave the airplane. Needless to say, Smith was outraged, and took to his Twitter account to rant about this wrongdoing.
Southwest Airlines responded through a blog post apologizing to Smith for the situation - but not exactly. The blog stated that Smith usually purchases two tickets because of his capacity. Smith tweeted back with these messages:
"I've read this massive chunk of misinformation a lot today: "Kevin Smith usually buys two seats when he flies commercial airlines." Proof?
But look how easily misinformation is spread. I've read that "usually 2 tickets" bullshit EVERYWHERE today. Thanks again, @SouthwestAir!
REGARDLESS OF HOW FREQUENTLY I've purchased a spare seat in the past, the real story is: I fit not only their criteria, but also the seat.
And in doing so, in meeting @SouthwestAir requirements, why then was I still ejected? And why do they lie and say they've attempted calls?"
Kevin Smith directed several movie cult classics, including Mallrats, Dogma, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Smith plays the role of Silent Bob in these films. Thankfully, he's not so silent now by putting a public face on a rarely addressed occurrence.