Air Quote by Dave Barry
“This year, U.S. airlineswill carry a record 143 million passengers, who will be in the air for 382 million hours, during which they will be fed an estimated total of four peanuts.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Book of Bad Arguments, 2005
U.S. airlines will transport record passengers, consuming peanuts in massive quantities.
In simple terms: Airlines carry many passengers, serving peanuts.
Key Takeaway
Consider sustainability of in service.
Themes
travel
airlines
consumption
Mood
humorous
observational
Type
satirical
informative
When to use this quote
- flight planning
- catering logistics
- environmental impact
- budgeting
Key Concepts
mass transport
resource use
Questions to Reflect On
- How many peanuts are actually used?
- What alternatives exist for in‑flight snacks?
A Different Perspective
Peanut waste may be negligible compared to emissions.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)