Was the mood on the plane just horribly depressing when they piped the news broadcast through?
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"Let me see...this is a tough decision you're giving me here. Get my [butt] kicked or collect $200. Hmm....what do ya think? I could use a good [butt] kicking, I'll be very honest with you. Nah, I think I'll be very honest with you. Nah, I think I'll just go with the $200."