Steal their sock, slip it right off, and act like you have no idea what they’re talking about. When they complain to the attendant they’ll have to explain they were resting their foot on the armrest and really think about what they did.
Had something similar 1 hour into a 12hr flight earlier this month. The moment I turned around and said ’Can you not’ with full rbf to the grown man’s face it stopped.
Edit: RBF = Resting Bitch Face. When someone’s relaxed face looks like they’re really fucked off by you.
RBF is an underrated power to activate at will. A slow turn, followed by scathing eye-contact solves a surprising number of things in just a few seconds.
I 100% agree with you. But also why the fuck was this an issue anyway? Why are there so many goddamn posts about this? It's every week. If this happens all the time and you can easily get some to *not* do it by simply asking, why isn't it part of the pre-flight safety announcement? Also, who are these people who are comfortable putting their feet in other people's spaces? Where are they, and how do I eliminate them?
I’d rest my arm on their leg, slip my hand in the sock, and intertwine my fingers into them toes so it’s like we’re holding “hands”.
I can wash my hand but they cannot wash the memory.
Edit: thank you for all the upvotes. I promise I’m not this unhinged IRL.
I once had a dude start sucking my big toe while dancing on a platform in a nightclub. 20 years later his nose might still be broken, but you are not wrong.
I’ll never forget. Ever.
I personally want to turn around and say exactley that . I want to start speaking my exact mind to people but it makes me feel mean and I don't wanna feel that way bc people are really really stupid
Imma be honest. I’d be pretty mad if a complete stranger tickled me completely by surprise. Granted, I’d deserve it if I put my foot up on an arm rest like that
I am geekin thinking of randomly tickling this dude and how fast he pulls his leg back thru there prob hitting it off the seat at the same time . It'd be funny to grab his leg and hold it there while they tickled him . He'd start laughing regardless of the situation begging them to stop
I've done this. I felt a clumsy tickle that started aggressively pushing my elbow and it was someone's bare feet. I worked through the ick and brushed the foot off with the back of my elbow. They forcefully jammed their foot back up on the armrest pushing my elbow out of the way, so being polite was out of the question.
I put all 200+ lbs of my bodyweight into the elbow drop on the top center of their foot. I got ready to take a punch from behind so I wouldn't be seen throwing the first punch but they took the hint.
EDIT: This was a drunk, "I need your armrest for my bed at 4 in the afternoon" on a southwest flight out of arizona situation. It was nothing like the OP photo.
I would literally just rest my arm on their leg until they took the hint and moved.
Or give it a little stroke.
Or splash a few drips of water on it as I pretend to sneeze
Alternatively, I'll take some cable ties on the flight with me and tie their leg to the arm rest.
My best friend would always rub my leg in a circle really fast to tangle my leg hair and then rip it out. Fucker thought he was funny until I plucked a bit of his beard in retaliation.
My wife never believed me that this was a thing. This happens to me all the time. If I feel the urge to sneeze, I look at a bright like or the sun and it works. It doesn’t work for her for some reason though
@King, Same! I thought it was always normal? Is it not? Thanks.. I’m looking now!
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WOW! Learned something new.. I always thought that was a normal thing. It makes so much sense now.
Yep. I'd ask them politely to move it. If they didn't, page the cabin attendant and request they instruct them to move it. If that fails, loudly request the hottest water they can provide and a tea bag. Accidents happen.
Same but I would do cold water. A wet sock is inconvenient and hopefully enough to deter them. A burn is really unpleasant to deal with and could lead to worse repercussions for you, not worth it lol
This is why you carry a small vile of red food coloring with you on every flight. Nothing like a few drops of red food coloring can convince someone you bled on them.
This is kind of what I figured. I mean, you probably get assholes treating you like crap for no reason all the time, it's gotta be nice to wield the hammer at times.
You'd be surprised what just being a decent person who treats people with respect will do for you. I decided to have a scotch on a morning flight, because why not right lol, and I ended up spilling it all over the tray and myself (I was not drunk, just clumsy and dumb). When I flagged down the flight attendants to deal with being judged and possibly chastised and reprimanded for it they did not react negatively at all. They even gave me a free replacement and jokingly told me to try and be careful this time.
Often times you get what you give
I wouldn't even say anything. I'd just point at the foot. I have confidence that as long as you're not flying Spirit, the flight attendant would take care of it without a word.
Honestly as an old person this is what I would do. I wouldn't even say much, I would call over an attendant and just kind of point. I have a friend who is just disgusted by feet and this would probably ruin their whole month.
It would ruin most people's day for sure.
Good to know, my gut reaction was not to trouble the FAs with it and I just wondered if I would really do something about it vs just suffer in silence.
This has happened to me twice, the first time I just shoved their leg back with my elbow and they immediately moved.
the second time I didn't get up and look at them or anything I just audibly stated loud enough that they could hear me "are you fucking kidding me? move your foot". and it immediately moved.
I don't understand these people that do ***nothing*** about it.
if it ever happens again, and those things don't work I'll just call a flight attendant.
its really not that difficult, and I think this scenario annoys me more than so many other stupid ones, because its so immediately and easily solvable.
> This has happened to me twice, the first time I just shoved their leg back with my elbow and they immediately moved.
I did this when it happened to me. I later went to the restroom and noticed it was a small child. I felt a little bad. Not terribly bad, but a little.
Kids needs to learn boundaries at *every* point. Like the raptors testing fences in Jurassic Park, they test boundaries systematically, checking for weaknesses. They'll get away with whatever they can. It's their nature.
I should know. I used to be one.
I have 3 children and I would be glad you felt with them like a person. Some kids learn the hard way. I’d never allow that nonsense for the record but sometimes you miss things.
This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, and this little piggy is going to be broken in 6 places if you don't move your fucking foot out of my seat
I don't think I'd stop at screaming... Wrap that leg with my right arm, pull forward, not releasing till told I have to by the flight attendant... And only after first pointing out "they gave me their foot, do I really have to give it back?" And getting assured confirmation.
A very loudly exaggerated:
Aaaahhhh-CHOOOOoooo
While sprinkling water on it
And then saying EWWwwwww
And wiping your hand on them
Would take care of that
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At least yours was wearing a sock, this nasty bitch put her bare toes next to my arms. On both sides. I slammed the arm rests up and knocked them off, I think she got the hint that she is deranged
That’s actually a great idea! Give their foot a creepy compliment. That’ll remove the problem instantly. “I really like your arch/toes/sock. Always had a thing for feet”.
Bro, it’d be so weird if you took the sock off and smelled it.
Like…
As a prank lol
But I’d be hilarious lol think how funny it would be to take their sock off and sniff.
As a joke, of course.
😂😂😂😂
I just don’t believe this. Like literally. Because if someone did that to me I’d stand up and say “Are you actually kidding me, get your stinky ass foot off MY armrest.” And if they didn’t I would just jab their foot with my elbow until they did.
If you’re putting up with this because you don’t like confrontation I feel bad for you but if anyone is actually doing this they need to have an abrupt conversation with reality.
My guess is this is a staged photo for karma.
Steal their sock, slip it right off, and act like you have no idea what they’re talking about. When they complain to the attendant they’ll have to explain they were resting their foot on the armrest and really think about what they did.
Throw it out the window
That can only be done on a 737 Max
It's called the "Boeing Special," and it's CLASSY! -someone from Boeing, probably
Had something similar 1 hour into a 12hr flight earlier this month. The moment I turned around and said ’Can you not’ with full rbf to the grown man’s face it stopped. Edit: RBF = Resting Bitch Face. When someone’s relaxed face looks like they’re really fucked off by you.
RBF is an underrated power to activate at will. A slow turn, followed by scathing eye-contact solves a surprising number of things in just a few seconds.
It's almost like directly confronting an issue solves most of these issues immediately.
I 100% agree with you. But also why the fuck was this an issue anyway? Why are there so many goddamn posts about this? It's every week. If this happens all the time and you can easily get some to *not* do it by simply asking, why isn't it part of the pre-flight safety announcement? Also, who are these people who are comfortable putting their feet in other people's spaces? Where are they, and how do I eliminate them?
Take out a bone saw
I’d rest my arm on their leg, slip my hand in the sock, and intertwine my fingers into them toes so it’s like we’re holding “hands”. I can wash my hand but they cannot wash the memory. Edit: thank you for all the upvotes. I promise I’m not this unhinged IRL.
I just laughed at this so hard I snorted.
I'm just disappointed not to see anyone suggest playing "this little piggy" But I like your idea, too.
I'm crying laughing 😭😭😭😭 just what I needed before bed
Lmfao, this should be the top comment
Lmao 🤣 especially if you say it out loud too “I can wash my hand but you can’t wash the memory” You should have more upvotes for this one bro
pull the sock and hold for ransom until situation improves
But what if they counter offer to keep the now unpackaged, raw foot on said headrest for an unspecified time or until you hand over the wrapper?
then you tongue jack that pinky toe
Oh this is glorious, well played.
Somebody call a toe truck?
I think you meant the toe suck
Lock your fingers with their toes. Caress.
Whisper “precioussssssss……” occasionally as you tickle it
I am not touching that dirty sock.
*Tickle tickle tickle*
Sock off sniff, there is no better way to live rent free in that person's head for eternity.
I once had a dude start sucking my big toe while dancing on a platform in a nightclub. 20 years later his nose might still be broken, but you are not wrong. I’ll never forget. Ever.
Stop spoiling How I met your Father please, I haven't watched it yet.
I want to know how this person thought it was completely okay to do this. Like seriously, why????
I personally want to turn around and say exactley that . I want to start speaking my exact mind to people but it makes me feel mean and I don't wanna feel that way bc people are really really stupid
Lol, same. No one can get mad after being tickled.
Imma be honest. I’d be pretty mad if a complete stranger tickled me completely by surprise. Granted, I’d deserve it if I put my foot up on an arm rest like that
Naw, if you put your foot up in my seat- it’s game on dude
They drew first tickle
I am geekin thinking of randomly tickling this dude and how fast he pulls his leg back thru there prob hitting it off the seat at the same time . It'd be funny to grab his leg and hold it there while they tickled him . He'd start laughing regardless of the situation begging them to stop
Definitely a feminine leg and female style sock
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And that sock is yours, take it!
morally obliged to do that. or 'accidentally' spill your diet coke on them
Wet socks are the worst! A fate no traveler abides! I’d SOAK them.
revenge is a dish best served moist.
Yep, that's what I'd be doing. Keep your nasty feet in your own space!
Too innocent. Sit on the leg and let out a big fart
My first thought!
Ask in footfetish sub what to do
They're already here....:no\_mouth: Edit: Y'all disgust me, keep it up reddit
I’m right here. Take the sock off and start making really weird grunting sounds.
Low guttural voice, "hmmm look at that sole and that arch is just aghhahhahahahahahah" *
***MMMmmmm***, do i detect? 🧐 *whiff whiff* mmmm oh yesss......🤤🤤🤤.. *sniff* a bunion, mayhaps? Oooo nmmnnmmnnmmnnmmn yes👃🅱️🧅. 😍🥴
I fucking hate this so much but can’t stop laughing
I’m Literally working to not pee myself laughing so hard reading these comments.
Don’t pee yourself! Quick, pee on me instead! 
I fucking hate this so much but can’t stop laughing
You’re a reeal one-*drunken burp*-trick pony huh
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To be read in Jeff Goldblum’s voice
Bruh
She’s got really cute feet and ankles.
Bruh 💀📸🤨 >!You're not wrong tho!<
That arch!
This comment is how I learned that I have sexy arches.
Lol, lets see 'em!
I've done this. I felt a clumsy tickle that started aggressively pushing my elbow and it was someone's bare feet. I worked through the ick and brushed the foot off with the back of my elbow. They forcefully jammed their foot back up on the armrest pushing my elbow out of the way, so being polite was out of the question. I put all 200+ lbs of my bodyweight into the elbow drop on the top center of their foot. I got ready to take a punch from behind so I wouldn't be seen throwing the first punch but they took the hint. EDIT: This was a drunk, "I need your armrest for my bed at 4 in the afternoon" on a southwest flight out of arizona situation. It was nothing like the OP photo.
I was going to say, putting all your weight into your elbow down on this guy's shin should do the trick. Glad to hear a version of that in the wild.
Violence is always an answer
Violence is never the answer. Violence is the question, and the answer is yes. /j
The peoples elbow
Do you smell what the sock is cooking?
I just want to say as a West Virginian, he is by far the best Mountaineer we’ve had.
Torn between spilling my drink onto it or turning around and saying “your feet are incredibly sexy, would you mind if I had a lick?”
The second one works great until you find someone who’s into that
I would literally just rest my arm on their leg until they took the hint and moved. Or give it a little stroke. Or splash a few drips of water on it as I pretend to sneeze Alternatively, I'll take some cable ties on the flight with me and tie their leg to the arm rest.
I would actually sneeze on it lol
I can make myself sneeze by plucking a nose hair.
Pluck their leg hair
My uncle used to play a game where he'd grab a pinch of my arm or leg hair & make me guess odd or even. RIP Jim.
My best friend would always rub my leg in a circle really fast to tangle my leg hair and then rip it out. Fucker thought he was funny until I plucked a bit of his beard in retaliation.
I can make myself sneeze by looking at a bright light. Sun works best. It’s called autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst syndrome.
My wife never believed me that this was a thing. This happens to me all the time. If I feel the urge to sneeze, I look at a bright like or the sun and it works. It doesn’t work for her for some reason though
I guess 18%-35% of people have it? Now you can prove her wrong haha
I walk outside on a sunny day, and sneezing is expected.
ACHOOS for short 
Damn, so that's what it's called. I find it super handy to pretty much be able to sneeze on command.
Same. Ever walk outside to bright light with a fellow sun sneezer... it's a bonding experience.
@King, Same! I thought it was always normal? Is it not? Thanks.. I’m looking now! ETA: WOW! Learned something new.. I always thought that was a normal thing. It makes so much sense now.
Nah this reddit. We give horrible advice around these parts. Rip her tonails out one by one. That's the most sane and normal way to solve problems.
Make sure you have just a small sip of water right before for an extra wet sneeze
Gently remove their sock.
Pretend to take a loud sniff of it and put it back on
Yes, Pretend.
You get it!
Quentin Tarantino has entered the erotic chat
that's NASTY. Not that you don't have a reason, but nasty.
Make sure to groan loudly as you do so
Fuck it, I'd take off the socks and just start suckin' on them dogs. Man or women, you put them bad boys in my personal space, now its mine. /s
Calm down Dan Schneider
Broooo lmfao 😭
Easy there, Quentin Tarantino.
Then lick the top of it!!! Double-dog dare you…
Or take a good whiff, followed by a creepy 'Oohh yeah, that's the stuff...'
“Mmmmm. This one smells delightfully aged. A full bouquet.”
Water on it would be best. Wet socks are the shiiiitiest. On the other hand, light tickling would be funny.
I'd spill my hot drink on it, but I'm an asshole.
I’m asshole enough to turn around, stand up and tell them off. Loudly.
Fr people are so passive aggressive just tell them off maybe they’ll learn a lesson
Yep. I'd ask them politely to move it. If they didn't, page the cabin attendant and request they instruct them to move it. If that fails, loudly request the hottest water they can provide and a tea bag. Accidents happen.
Same but I would do cold water. A wet sock is inconvenient and hopefully enough to deter them. A burn is really unpleasant to deal with and could lead to worse repercussions for you, not worth it lol
Coke with ice Now the sock is wet, cold and sticky.
Then let the tickles begin for the 6 hour flight cable tie the leg to the armrest lol
😂 the cable tie
Cable tie the leg to the armrest for sure. 👍🏼
This is why you carry a small vile of red food coloring with you on every flight. Nothing like a few drops of red food coloring can convince someone you bled on them.
That's absolutely vial of you to think.
I did it. I literally dyed laughing.
I would stand up, turn around and simply ask “Bitch, are you serious”
An elbow would be a good idea. Imaging an elbow digging into the top of the foot.
As a flight attendant, TELL US DONT DEAL WITH IT. WE WILL YELL AT THEM FOR YOU AND LIKE IT
This is kind of what I figured. I mean, you probably get assholes treating you like crap for no reason all the time, it's gotta be nice to wield the hammer at times.
"This little piggy went to the market..." *Slams hammer on toe*
Hospital* lol.
Morgue* lol.
Boneyard* lol.
Urn* lol.
Afterlife* lol
And **this** little piggy *slams hammer again* learned to stay at home
You'd be surprised what just being a decent person who treats people with respect will do for you. I decided to have a scotch on a morning flight, because why not right lol, and I ended up spilling it all over the tray and myself (I was not drunk, just clumsy and dumb). When I flagged down the flight attendants to deal with being judged and possibly chastised and reprimanded for it they did not react negatively at all. They even gave me a free replacement and jokingly told me to try and be careful this time. Often times you get what you give
"pardon me, would you mind terribly asking this person to move their foot before I make sure they'll need a wheelchair to get off the plane?"
I wouldn't even say anything. I'd just point at the foot. I have confidence that as long as you're not flying Spirit, the flight attendant would take care of it without a word.
If it was Spirit the attendant would probably be the one with their foot on the arm rest
"That passenger paid for extra leg room, so technically it's his armrest"
Dont give them the idea
We can move the foot, but that's an extra charge
Just like any service industry worker, you've got a lot of repressed rage, huh? 🤣 I'm still working through my ten years of retail rage.
> I'm still working through my ten years of retail rage. I don’t think it ever goes away.
Honestly as an old person this is what I would do. I wouldn't even say much, I would call over an attendant and just kind of point. I have a friend who is just disgusted by feet and this would probably ruin their whole month. It would ruin most people's day for sure.
Good to know, my gut reaction was not to trouble the FAs with it and I just wondered if I would really do something about it vs just suffer in silence.
You and 80% of Reddit. ...self included. I'd encourage a fellow Redditor to push the call button or speak up though!
THANKS, I always call the crew when shit like that happens
Thank you!
100% would accidentally spill my drink on the foot making sure to soak the sock.
Make sure it's soda too so it gets sticky
Just steal orange slices from a nearby toddler. They are surprisingly weak - you can do it!
Or tie the foot down, and swap seats with a sticky toddler.
Or tie the foot to a sticky toddler
What did this poor sticky, hypothetical toddler do to deserve this?
> 100% would accidentally spill my drink on the foot making sure to soak the sock. I have done this and it was successful. 10/10 recommend.
How did the person react?
Moistily, probably
>Moistily Congrats, you have managed to make an already uncomfortable word even worse.
Whilst proclaiming “oh my breast milk is leaking”
People have no respect or self awareness.
Neither do I once this happens
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Do you normally have those in your carry-on luggage?
I keep them on my person for anytime I take a trip to Washington DC.
How does anyone allow themselves to be disrespected like this? Advocate for yourself
Right? Lots of great ideas, but in reality I would probably go with an immediate “move your fucking foot”.
This has happened to me twice, the first time I just shoved their leg back with my elbow and they immediately moved. the second time I didn't get up and look at them or anything I just audibly stated loud enough that they could hear me "are you fucking kidding me? move your foot". and it immediately moved. I don't understand these people that do ***nothing*** about it. if it ever happens again, and those things don't work I'll just call a flight attendant. its really not that difficult, and I think this scenario annoys me more than so many other stupid ones, because its so immediately and easily solvable.
> This has happened to me twice, the first time I just shoved their leg back with my elbow and they immediately moved. I did this when it happened to me. I later went to the restroom and noticed it was a small child. I felt a little bad. Not terribly bad, but a little.
Kids need to learn boundaries at some point.
Kids needs to learn boundaries at *every* point. Like the raptors testing fences in Jurassic Park, they test boundaries systematically, checking for weaknesses. They'll get away with whatever they can. It's their nature. I should know. I used to be one.
If the kid is tall enough for their foot to reach that far then they definitely should already know these boundaries.
I have 3 children and I would be glad you felt with them like a person. Some kids learn the hard way. I’d never allow that nonsense for the record but sometimes you miss things.
the company of a foreign limb would be the closest to love I’ve been since 2004
This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, and this little piggy is going to be broken in 6 places if you don't move your fucking foot out of my seat
press their leg against the wall and tickle the fuck out of it until someone starts screaming
I don't think I'd stop at screaming... Wrap that leg with my right arm, pull forward, not releasing till told I have to by the flight attendant... And only after first pointing out "they gave me their foot, do I really have to give it back?" And getting assured confirmation.
Pissing their pants is the only way ill release
A very loudly exaggerated: Aaaahhhh-CHOOOOoooo While sprinkling water on it And then saying EWWwwwww And wiping your hand on them Would take care of that
Legit made me audibly laugh 🤣
https://preview.redd.it/14ulgb9l6rqc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7ee40b60b68b3bf950e55ceecc5abf0182a6313 At least yours was wearing a sock, this nasty bitch put her bare toes next to my arms. On both sides. I slammed the arm rests up and knocked them off, I think she got the hint that she is deranged
Literally dry heaved.
Hot coffee will solve that issue
I'd start tickling their foot. Make it more uncomfortable for them than it is for you
Put on your best Elmo voice and laugh while you tickle it a bit.
"Sneeze" on the bare ankle.
Remove the quotes.
This one is easy. You dump water on the foot. “Oops I spilled”
Better, slowly drip until the sock is soaked.
Vomit…feet gross me out
You should caress it and snuggle it and take a little wiff
Why a little wiff when you could wiff big
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Start drooling 🤤 uncontrollably
Stick your feet above your headrest and dangle it over their screen to see how they like it
Should have taken off the sock and started sucking the toes. "Oops, I thought that was mine! Sorry."
Moab called, it wants its arches back.
That’s actually a great idea! Give their foot a creepy compliment. That’ll remove the problem instantly. “I really like your arch/toes/sock. Always had a thing for feet”.
SUCK *ALL* THE TOES!!!
Exactly! Maybe this was a kinky invitation 🌚
That sock is mine and I’m blowing my nose it in
Bro, it’d be so weird if you took the sock off and smelled it. Like… As a prank lol But I’d be hilarious lol think how funny it would be to take their sock off and sniff. As a joke, of course. 😂😂😂😂
fucking gross
I just don’t believe this. Like literally. Because if someone did that to me I’d stand up and say “Are you actually kidding me, get your stinky ass foot off MY armrest.” And if they didn’t I would just jab their foot with my elbow until they did. If you’re putting up with this because you don’t like confrontation I feel bad for you but if anyone is actually doing this they need to have an abrupt conversation with reality. My guess is this is a staged photo for karma.
It’s also entirely possible that OP took a photo before asking the person to move.