It’s Festivus for bored flyers as long as they keep their moves PG.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) set up a comment box with pen and paper where disgruntled travelers can submit “grievance airings” on Saturday alongside traditional Festivus poles inspired by episodes of “Seinfeld.”
“For those celebrating today’s date, please join us for ‘Festivus for the rest of us,'” read a poster installed at the airport on December 23 – the annual day for the unofficial holiday.
“Please use the comment box for Airing Complaints,” it states, referring to one of the main traditions associated with the non-secular, fictitious holiday.
The busy Florida terminal just asked customers not to step on the unadorned metal pole – an anti-commercial alternative to the Christmas tree in Festivus lore – saying it’s not for pole dancing.
“Please do not climb the Festivus Pole,” the message read. “The Festivus Pole is not a Dancing Pole.”
Orlando International Airport (MCO) set up a comment box for a tradition called “complaint posting” inspired by an episode of “Seinfeld.” Orlando International Airport
Festivus became popular after it was introduced on the December 18, 1997 episode of the sitcom “Seinfeld”. In the episode titled “The Stike,” George Costanza’s (Jason Alexander) father, Frank, (the late Jerry Stiller) created an unusual celebration with its own set of traditions in the fight the commercialization of Christmas.
One tradition is called the “victory of strength” and involves a wrestling match with the head of the house.
The airport asked travelers to avoid the holiday activity in its note.
Jerry Stiller (L), who played Frank Costanza in the popular sitcom, created an unusual celebration with its own set of traditions in the fight against the commercialization of Christmas. Orlando International Airport
And the MCO insists travelers don’t take a swing at a pole that doesn’t fit the tinsel because as Frank would say, it’s “annoying.”
“It has a very high strength to weight ratio and no tinsel!” airport tweeted nodding at the metal beam that the older Costanza used as a substitute for a Christmas tree.
Social media users voiced their praises and tongue-in-cheek complaints throughout the match day.
Festivus gained popularity after it was introduced on an episode of the sitcom “Seinfeld” on December 18, 1997. Orlando International Airport
“I have a lot of problems with you guys … and you’re going to hear about it!!.” a tweet user. “(Not really you, @MCO).”
“My gripe is that I missed out,” wrote another user with a teary face emoji.
In the poster’s fine print, the airport explains the celebration is “a source of homage, parody, satire and humor.”
“If you’re still reading this, we hope your day is full of Festivus Magic!” sign done.
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