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Thrown off plane for outfit deemed too skimpy
TODAYShow.com (via MSNBC) ^ | 07 Sep 07 | http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20638479/

Posted on 09/07/2007 8:44:17 AM PDT by Drew68

It doesn’t take much to get thrown off an airplane these days, as Kyla Ebbert found out when a Southwest Airlines employee told her she was too bare for the air. Two months later, she’s still trying to figure out what was wrong with her outfit.

In an exclusive appearance Friday on TODAY, Ebbert modeled the outfit she says she wore on the flight in question. It consisted of a snug-fitting white top with a scoop neck that stopped just short of showing cleavage.

Over the shirt was a green sweater that buttoned underneath her bosom. It was finished with high-heeled sandals and a white denim mini-skirt with a fashionably frayed hem.

It was a lot more clothing than the 23-year-old college student wears on her job as a Hooters waitress. Her mother, Michele Ebbert, said she would have told her daughter if the outfit was inappropriate.

“But her outfit is fine, Michele Ebbert told TODAY co-host Matt Lauer. “She looks like every other college girl in San Diego.”

Not according to a Southwest employee identified only as “Keith,” who approached Ebbert after she had taken her seat on the plane and was listening to the flight attendants go through their pre-departure routine.

“He told me, ‘I’m sorry, but you’re going to have to take a later flight. You’re dressed inappropriately. This is a family airline. You’re dressed too provocative to fly on this flight,’ ” she told Lauer.

“I said, ‘What part of it, the shirt, the skirt? Which part?’ “ Ebbert continued, recounting her conversation with Keith about her outfit. “And he said, ‘The whole thing.’“ I said, ‘I didn’t bring any luggage with me. I don’t have anything to change into. What can I do to make sure I can get onto that flight?’ ...”

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To: Xenalyte

I’ll just take the hot poker in my eye now...thanks.


281 posted on 09/08/2007 6:33:39 AM PDT by Fawn (http://www.brightlion.com/InHope/InHope_en.aspx)
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To: Fawn; Lazamataz

Wow, Fawn. I bet you make lots of new friends now. Have you seen Brad Paisley’s new video? It’s all about this sort of stuff.

Hey, Laz, I’m sure that’s not you and glad of it. I’m no expert, but that guy looks pretty gay to me.


282 posted on 09/08/2007 6:43:24 AM PDT by Lee'sGhost (Crom! Non-Sequitur = Pee Wee Herman.)
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To: RedMonqey
They had her on TV this morning and she said that after the airline complained, she pulled the shirt down to cover her stomach and also pulled the skirt down.

From the still shot, it looks as though if the shirt is not covering part of her abdomen, the skirt will reveal either the top or bottom of her crotch, which might have been the problem...

283 posted on 09/08/2007 6:57:18 AM PDT by Amelia
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To: Xenalyte

Then whoever took that picture made her look my size.


284 posted on 09/08/2007 8:34:32 AM PDT by BobS
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To: StormEye

I like nicely dressed women with one caveat: when it’s around 110F they should only wear a pair of roller skates.


285 posted on 09/08/2007 8:44:02 AM PDT by BobS
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To: Drew68

nice pic, but how was she wearing things at the time in question? I read reports thst she pulled her shirt down to cover her stomach and pulled her skirt down a bit before she was let back on th plane. I think the pic is the G rated version and of course presents an acceptable level of modesty. Again, what did things look like when she got on the plane, that’s what we need to see to make an informed comment on the SWA decision.


286 posted on 09/08/2007 8:49:14 AM PDT by Ahithophel (Padron@Anniversario)
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To: Ahithophel

The whole dam thing coulda been a setup. All she would need to do is wait for a couple grandmotherly types to walk in her direction, then give them a good eyefull of her unmentionables, and sit back.

They complain, the plane folks get involved, she goes on the Today show with the “All I wanted was an apology” BS, pretty soon she gets her undisclosed 100K settlement from the airline...


287 posted on 09/08/2007 9:17:34 AM PDT by djf (Send Fred some bread! Not a whole loaf, a slice or two will do!)
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To: Fawn

ME TOO. I hate like hell to read the judgments of people who look like..well, like people. I guess if she was a model it would be more acceptable? What do her looks have to do with anything?

I’ve seen pics of movie stars in airports that are dressed far worse.


288 posted on 09/08/2007 9:32:50 AM PDT by ktscarlett66 (Face it girls....I'm older and I have more insurance....)
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To: Eagle Eye

And not one of the gentlemen there offered to switch places with the lady so she wouldn’t have to straddle the floor bump?

Geez. What has happened to courtesy?


289 posted on 09/08/2007 9:49:04 AM PDT by ktscarlett66 (Face it girls....I'm older and I have more insurance....)
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To: ktscarlett66

Nope! :)

That was a bit of karma payback for her behavior earlier that day.


290 posted on 09/08/2007 11:49:38 AM PDT by Eagle Eye (If you agree with Democrats you agree with America's enemies.)
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To: Amelia

Tou’r right I believe. And Somebody flashes crotch shots would definitely draw attention, which is what she intented. IMO Although not from an “disinterested” flight attendent


291 posted on 09/08/2007 1:10:30 PM PDT by RedMonqey ( The truth is never PC)
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To: EGPWS
Oh, so as in broadcast, we now need to create a rating system for apparel?

Nope just making a illustrated comment, not legislation.

But you knew that already...
292 posted on 09/08/2007 1:14:51 PM PDT by RedMonqey ( The truth is never PC)
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To: EGPWS
Nobody is forced to look!

And nobody made her dress like that nor made her get on that particular airline.

It's SouthWest's plane. It's their decision.

It's a free country. Or so I'm told
293 posted on 09/08/2007 1:19:14 PM PDT by RedMonqey ( The truth is never PC)
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To: RedMonqey
It's SouthWest's plane. It's their decision.

Until the MSM latched on to it....

294 posted on 09/08/2007 1:35:17 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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To: EGPWS

Damned Media /;-)


295 posted on 09/08/2007 2:31:38 PM PDT by RedMonqey ( The truth is never PC)
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To: Drew68

There is nothing inappropriate about that outfit. Keith needs counseling.


296 posted on 09/08/2007 9:29:33 PM PDT by Melas (Offending stupid people since 1963)
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To: CitizenUSA

The problem is that some people’s idea of decency is stuck in the ‘50’s. There was nothing about this girl’s outfit that is shocking or risque. I can’t believe the prudishness on display here. The Church Lady would be embarrased.


297 posted on 09/08/2007 9:42:49 PM PDT by Melas (Offending stupid people since 1963)
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To: CitizenUSA
So, everyone else (who has an issue with it) needs to just suck it up while the young woman dresses as she pleases?

That would be a damned good start.

298 posted on 09/08/2007 9:44:18 PM PDT by Melas (Offending stupid people since 1963)
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To: TalonDJ
Airlines are private companies. I am in favoring of them enforcing standards as they see fit. The free market will decide.

That sounds good on the surface, but in the end, I'm going to have to disagree. Having traveled, I could see a major dilema in running into trouble at your 3rd connection, after 2 flights without incident then running headlong into an arbitrary rule or a gay/muslim flight attendant could leave you stranded. The carrier needs a policy understandable in advance to prevent this occurance.

299 posted on 09/08/2007 9:47:34 PM PDT by Melas (Offending stupid people since 1963)
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