Current:Home > ContactWhy Jessie James Decker and Sister Sydney Sparked Parenting Debate Over Popcorn Cleanup on Airplane -ThriveEdge Finance
Why Jessie James Decker and Sister Sydney Sparked Parenting Debate Over Popcorn Cleanup on Airplane
View
Date:2025-04-17 17:16:19
A parenting debate has soared after Jessie James Decker vented about an alleged experience on a family member's flight.
Jessie took to her Instagram Story on April 16 to call out United Airlines after her little sister Sydney Rae Bass texted her while traveling with her children Blaire, 2, and Brooklyn Rae, 5.
"As you know, she is five months pregnant, high-risk, and also traveling alone with her two small children," Jessie wrote, per People. "Blaire accidentally spilled some popcorn in the aisle, and the flight attendant came up to Sydney with a trash bag and a wet wipe, telling her the captain wants Syd to clean up every drop."
Jessie continued, "My poor sister is on her hands and knees, crying in the aisle, completely humiliated and exhausted, with her children while everyone else watched. Way to go, United."
Sydney later said on Jessie's Story that United Airlines was the one to give her daughter the popcorn, according to the outlet.
"You guys, this whole time I'm thinking that this popcorn is something Sydney just picked up at the little newsstand. Sydney had two flights, and United, on the first flight, they gave them both popcorn," Jessie said, per the outlet. "If popcorn is a hazard, why are they giving it on planes?"
Jessie wasn't the only one to speak up. Sydney's husband Anthony Bass also took to social media over the matter.
"The flight attendant @united just made my 22 week pregnant wife traveling with a 5 year old and 2 year old get on her hands and knees to pick up the popcorn mess by my youngest daughter," he wrote in an April 16 tweet. "Are you kidding me?!?!"
United Airlines replied to this tweet by writing, "Hi there, Anthony. We certainly understand your concern and we'd like to look into this. When you have a moment, please DM your wife's confirmation number along with any additional details regarding her interaction with this crew member."
Anthony's words were met with criticism from some. One user wrote, "Genuinely curious who should clean up the mess your 2 year old made? As a parent of three kids I am the one responsible for them." Anthony replied, "The cleaning crew they hire!"
Another user wrote, "This is the most pretentious, arrogant, self-absorbed tweet of all time. How dare parents have to clean up after their children's mess?"
Meanwhile, a number of other users felt differently. "I think it's disgusting that the stewardess made a pregnant woman clean up a mess," a Twitter user said. "If they're going to supply popcorn on the airplane be ready for messes to clean up if you don't like it, don't serve popcorn."
Another added, "This does feel wrong. No one ever expects a family to clean the floor in a restaurant when kids make a mess. This is a far more expensive service, and it seems they should be vacuuming the floor between flights at a bare minimum anyway."
Later that same day, Anthony responded to a Twitter user who posted, "Pregnant women can bend. They may not want to but the solution to that would be to not give your child popcorn on a plane." He wrote in response, "One last comment about today's incident. United provided the popcorn, not my wife."
E! News has reach out to United Airlines for comment, but has not heard back.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (6313)
Related
- Buckingham Palace staff under investigation for 'bar brawl'
- Today’s Climate: September 13, 2010
- Lily-Rose Depp Confirms Months-Long Romance With Crush 070 Shake
- Apple iPad Flash Deal: Save $258 on a Product Bundle With Accessories
- Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
- What’s Causing Antarctica’s Ocean to Heat Up? New Study Points to 2 Human Sources
- In North Carolina, more people are training to support patients through an abortion
- What’s at Stake for the Climate in the 2016 Election? Everything.
- Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
- Brothers Forever: The Making of Paul Walker and Vin Diesel's Fast Friendship
Ranking
- Rams vs. 49ers highlights: LA wins rainy defensive struggle in key divisional game
- Get 2 MAC Setting Sprays for the Price of 1 and Your Makeup Will Last All Day Long Without Smudging
- 2 horses die less than 24 hours apart at Belmont Park
- New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says he doesn't see Trump indictment as political
- B.A. Parker is learning the banjo
- Don’t Miss These Major Madewell Deals: $98 Jeans for $17, $45 Top for $7, $98 Skirt for $17, and More
- 1 person dead after tour boat capsizes inside cave along the Erie Canal
- In North Carolina, more people are training to support patients through an abortion
Recommendation
Toyota to invest $922 million to build a new paint facility at its Kentucky complex
Government Delays Pipeline Settlement Following Tribe Complaint
Boat captain twice ambushed by pod of orcas says they knew exactly what they are doing
See How Days of Our Lives Honored Deidre Hall During Her 5,000th Episode
North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
John Cena and Wife Shay Shariatzadeh Pack PDA During Rare Date Night at Fast X Premiere
EPA Won’t Investigate Scientist Accused of Underestimating Methane Leaks
Vanderpump Rules Reunion Trailer Sees Ariana Madix & Cast Obliterate Tom Sandoval & Raquel Leviss