I like airports. I always arrive really early because of the sense of doom and paranoia I get before flying, but I find that, once I'm there, I enjoy myself. The airport has its downsides: The shopping and food is all generic and mediocre, and the surroundings are sterile. I wouldn't want to live there, but I do value those boing times spent wiling away my hours.
First of all, there is something disarming about knowing that everyone has been disarmed. I feel safe at airports, and I know they often see terrorist attacks, flu outbreaks and the occasional plane crash, but something about those sterile surroundings make me feel cozy. Airports also have nice facilities. I know that there will be toilet paper, hand soap and at least one clean toilet available, which is always a comforting thought. Airports are also a great spot for people watching, and because so many people talk on their cell phones there, people listening. Sometimes as boarding time approaches and seats become scarce at the gate, there are even opportunities for people smelling.
Airports are like malls, but without the unsupervised teenagers and no one expects you to buy anything. Airports are like waiting rooms that go on for miles. You just mill around like a consumer drone, until they call your number and then life begins. Airports are like purgatory. Great places to think and not be burdened with responsibility. Every one is equal at the airport, until they enter their VIP lounges, and eventually wind up sitting segregated by class on the plane.
Airports would probably be a lot less interesting if not for the booze. Airports also have lots of booze, tax free. It seems like everyone drinks at the airport. Why not? No one's responsible for anything and most people are terrified of what they are about to submit themselves too. They would be great places to get high if not for the drug dogs and NSA agents lurking around.
First of all, there is something disarming about knowing that everyone has been disarmed. I feel safe at airports, and I know they often see terrorist attacks, flu outbreaks and the occasional plane crash, but something about those sterile surroundings make me feel cozy. Airports also have nice facilities. I know that there will be toilet paper, hand soap and at least one clean toilet available, which is always a comforting thought. Airports are also a great spot for people watching, and because so many people talk on their cell phones there, people listening. Sometimes as boarding time approaches and seats become scarce at the gate, there are even opportunities for people smelling.
Airports are like malls, but without the unsupervised teenagers and no one expects you to buy anything. Airports are like waiting rooms that go on for miles. You just mill around like a consumer drone, until they call your number and then life begins. Airports are like purgatory. Great places to think and not be burdened with responsibility. Every one is equal at the airport, until they enter their VIP lounges, and eventually wind up sitting segregated by class on the plane.
Airports would probably be a lot less interesting if not for the booze. Airports also have lots of booze, tax free. It seems like everyone drinks at the airport. Why not? No one's responsible for anything and most people are terrified of what they are about to submit themselves too. They would be great places to get high if not for the drug dogs and NSA agents lurking around.
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