A Hero is Born

Meet Steven Slater.

His occupation: flight attendant for Jet Blue.

Apparently, Mr Slater got into a hassle on this evening's Pittsburgh to NYC flight. It seems a passenger was dead set on getting into the overhead compartment, despite warnings. Finally, a bag fell out and hit Steven in the head.

Demanding an apology from the offender fell on deaf ears. Well, that was the last straw.

A tirade over the PA system ensued in place of the normal buckle up for landing instructions. But it was after the plane got to the terminal that the real fun began.

Slater reportedly grabbed a cold brewski from the galley, popped open the emergency door, slid down the now-deployed escape slide, and proceeded to his car in the parking lot for the short ride to his home in nearby Belle Harbor.

Now there's an exit that would make your best vaudeville performer rise in salute.

We do the same here at Nanoburgh. Mr Slater, on behalf of all fed up service workers, we salute you!

(Something tells me this guy will be needing both a lawyer and an agent in the next few days)