Among the great disappointments of modern life is the fact that something as fun as a giant inflatable slide springing from the side of a massive flying machine exists—but may only be used in near-death situations, when one is least inclined to enjoy it.

Today, with his aircraft stalled on the tarmac, JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater came up with a better use for the giant inflatable slide: a dramatic exit.  Why?   Stupid passengers, that's why.  One got up without permission - endangering the planet - and when Slater got bumped with the luggage coming out of the overheard compartment and did not get an apology, he got angry and left - the fast way.



He didn't get far.  The police arrested him at his Queens home.  Charge: Reckless endangerment, though I am not sure how that is possible.  He's a male stewardess, after all.   And his MySpace page says he enjoys  "semi-fabulous JetBlue Airways destinations" so he is not all there.  JetBlue destinations are TOTALLY fabulous.