There are polite ways to wake someone up mid-flight… and then there’s this.
In this now-viral scene, a flight attendant leans in with the kind of smile that says “corporate training required” and drops a line as cold as airplane coffee:
“Excuse me, ma’am. I need you to wake up.”
No “sorry to disturb you.”
No “we’ve landed.”
Just straight-up reboot-the-passenger energy.
Viewers were quick to point out how passive-aggressively professional it all felt. She’s not yelling—but you feel the judgment.
Maybe the passenger just dozed off after two connections, a crying baby, and a €7 Pringles tube. Doesn’t matter. This flight attendant’s mission? Wake you up with maximum side-eye and minimum empathy.
Social media dubbed her the “Sky Karen,” and honestly? The title fits. She’s giving high-school principal vibes in 30,000 feet of recycled air.
Let’s just hope the passenger woke up for snacks—because being scolded and missing pretzels? That’s a crime.