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Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

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Karma is a fickle lady and sometimes she strikes almost instantly. This is what US government employee Susan Peirez had to learn the hard way when she was put on work leave recently for berating a Delta flight attendant.

The incident was caught on camera by Marissa Rundell, a 19-year-old mother from Rochester New York and the other victim of Peirez’s rant. On a flight from JFK Airport to Hancock Airport, the former program director for the former NY State Council on the Arts began to complain loudly about Rundell’s crying son. “She came to the back and slammed her bags down. She said ‘this is f—– ridiculous. It’s bulls— having to sit in the back of the plane,'” Rundell told the Daily Mail. The young mom asked that Peirez not continue to cuss around her son and was allegedly met with the response, “shut the f— up and shove it.” Rundell then proceeded to film the encounter on her phone.

When a flight attendant, self- identified as Tabitha, tried to get involved, the government worker redirected her anger towards her. “You may not have a job tomorrow,” Peirez snapped at the flight attendant in the footage. Additional staff was then called to escort her off the plane.

After the footage went viral, with close to 2 million views on Facebook, Peirez was put on work leave with an official statement released by the Director of Public Information Ronni Reich, “State employees are and must be held to the highest standard both professionally and personally. We were notified of this situation and have commenced an investigation. This employee has been removed from the office and placed on leave until further notice and until the inquiry is resolved.”

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As for Rundell, she told CBS News she doesn’t regret her decision to share the video, but that she does regret that it has affected Peirez’s job.

Scroll down below to see the entire exchange and share your thoughts with us in the comments!

Marissa Rundell was flying with her 8-month-old when she was yelled at by a woman seated next to her

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Image credits: Marissa Rundell

“She came to the back and slammed her bags down. She said ‘this is f—– ridiculous. It’s bulls— having to sit in the back of the plane,'”

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

The woman demanded being seated elsewhere, while shouting at Rundell and her son because the baby wouldn’t stop crying

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

And then another woman filmed the whole thing

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The video later went viral, with more than 2 million people sharing it on Facebook

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

The woman which was escorted off the plane for her behavior was later identified as government worker Susan Peirez

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

She has since been put on work leave

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Image credits: everipedia.org

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People in the comments had mixed responses but agreed her behavior was inexcusable

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

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Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

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Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

Woman Refuses To Sit Next To A Crying Baby On Plane, Gets Instant Karma

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Adam Vollans 6 years ago

Babies are extremely annoying on flights, I know because I have one, she's almost 3 now and still a challenge to fly with although mostly well behaved. It can't be helped though. I do sometimes find myself apologizing to the people around me in advance, just in case of any noise or unruly behavior. Most are understanding, some are d***s about it. One thing that is worse, parents with older children, the age of my daughter and upwards, who allow kids to kick the seat in front and generally cause nuisance.

76points

Lizard Queen 6 years ago

You do this because you're a decent person, and a good parent. I've been on flights where the parents ignored their crying baby, once so much the stewardesses became involved. The woman in the article should have booked business class, where there are no babies.

28points

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Christina Sersif 6 years ago

At least you're considerate of others around you. My issue is with the parents who just let their children cry and scream and do NOTHING. That irks me more than the crying child honestly.

11points

BC 6 years ago

I resort to going to their pediatrician and asking for sleeping aids. Thank goodness they work on my kids. A stewardess even thanked me for having ‘well-behaved’ kids not knowing they are just loopy with the meds and the long flight. This may be a big no-no to some parents but honestly if my co-passengers think they are stressed in seeing babies and kids in a flight, it is more stressful for me as the parent because packing their stuff alone and hauling them with us drives me nuts already and thinking about making them busy the whole flight and not bothering others triggers anxiety attack. So I go the easy way- medicate them.

6points

MonkeyAburrida 6 years ago

Yes!!!!! Kicking is so annoying. I understand crying but letting your kid kick the chair in front of you and NOT say anything to stop the behavior is rude. My mom and I were on a 3 hr flight with two kids kicking each of our chairs while we were trying to sleep. I wanted to say something but didn't think the appropriate words would come out.

5points

SykesDaMan 6 years ago

I've been in flights were adults behind me were kicking my seat! Age wasn't the issue!

4points

Whawhawhatsis 6 years ago

Oh good grief, yes! I was kicked in the back by a baby all the way across the Pacific Ocean, an 11-hour flight. The parents spoke no language in common with anyone on the plane, so even after my seatmate and I and the flight attendants pantomimed the kid stopping, the parents just kept smiling and nodding. And the kid kicked. And kicked. And kicked. And kicked. But it was a trans-oceanic flight, so they couldn't be removed. We just had to shut up and bear it. I traveled with my kids when they were little. Sometimes they would cry, but most seatmates were understanding about it. I certainly never had anybody yell and curse at me for having a child act perfectly normally! I've also been on flights with babies that never stopped crying, even though every person around took a turn walking the baby and trying to cheer it up. Babies cry. That's life.

2points

Apps 1 year ago (edited)

Yeah, I don't get the parents who watch their toddler kick the seat in front of them and don't do anything. It makes you wonder if they allow their kid to hit others at home. I had an aunt who had 4 boys and longed for a girl. Baby #5 was a girl and my aunt was thrilled and grateful for her. Problem was my aunt never disciplined her and eventually as a toddler, my baby cousin was biting, kicking and smacking others across their faces.

0points

stellermatt 6 years ago

it seems like she made more noise than the baby.

67points

Doodlebug 6 years ago

I don't actually hear any noise from the baby in the video.

14points

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Daria B 6 years ago

You want a baby stop crying? Shouting won't work.

51points

Garrett Morris 6 years ago

No, but pinching off its windpipe will!

-3points

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Bogdi Herald 6 years ago

Then how 'bout shooting :)))

-3points

Alicia Kennelly 6 years ago

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Adam Vollans 6 years ago

Babies are extremely annoying on flights, I know because I have one, she's almost 3 now and still a challenge to fly with although mostly well behaved. It can't be helped though. I do sometimes find myself apologizing to the people around me in advance, just in case of any noise or unruly behavior. Most are understanding, some are d***s about it. One thing that is worse, parents with older children, the age of my daughter and upwards, who allow kids to kick the seat in front and generally cause nuisance.

76points

Lizard Queen 6 years ago

You do this because you're a decent person, and a good parent. I've been on flights where the parents ignored their crying baby, once so much the stewardesses became involved. The woman in the article should have booked business class, where there are no babies.

28points

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Christina Sersif 6 years ago

At least you're considerate of others around you. My issue is with the parents who just let their children cry and scream and do NOTHING. That irks me more than the crying child honestly.

11points

BC 6 years ago

I resort to going to their pediatrician and asking for sleeping aids. Thank goodness they work on my kids. A stewardess even thanked me for having ‘well-behaved’ kids not knowing they are just loopy with the meds and the long flight. This may be a big no-no to some parents but honestly if my co-passengers think they are stressed in seeing babies and kids in a flight, it is more stressful for me as the parent because packing their stuff alone and hauling them with us drives me nuts already and thinking about making them busy the whole flight and not bothering others triggers anxiety attack. So I go the easy way- medicate them.

6points

MonkeyAburrida 6 years ago

Yes!!!!! Kicking is so annoying. I understand crying but letting your kid kick the chair in front of you and NOT say anything to stop the behavior is rude. My mom and I were on a 3 hr flight with two kids kicking each of our chairs while we were trying to sleep. I wanted to say something but didn't think the appropriate words would come out.

5points

SykesDaMan 6 years ago

I've been in flights were adults behind me were kicking my seat! Age wasn't the issue!

4points

Whawhawhatsis 6 years ago

Oh good grief, yes! I was kicked in the back by a baby all the way across the Pacific Ocean, an 11-hour flight. The parents spoke no language in common with anyone on the plane, so even after my seatmate and I and the flight attendants pantomimed the kid stopping, the parents just kept smiling and nodding. And the kid kicked. And kicked. And kicked. And kicked. But it was a trans-oceanic flight, so they couldn't be removed. We just had to shut up and bear it. I traveled with my kids when they were little. Sometimes they would cry, but most seatmates were understanding about it. I certainly never had anybody yell and curse at me for having a child act perfectly normally! I've also been on flights with babies that never stopped crying, even though every person around took a turn walking the baby and trying to cheer it up. Babies cry. That's life.

2points

Apps 1 year ago (edited)

Yeah, I don't get the parents who watch their toddler kick the seat in front of them and don't do anything. It makes you wonder if they allow their kid to hit others at home. I had an aunt who had 4 boys and longed for a girl. Baby #5 was a girl and my aunt was thrilled and grateful for her. Problem was my aunt never disciplined her and eventually as a toddler, my baby cousin was biting, kicking and smacking others across their faces.

0points

stellermatt 6 years ago

it seems like she made more noise than the baby.

67points

Doodlebug 6 years ago

I don't actually hear any noise from the baby in the video.

14points

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Daria B 6 years ago

You want a baby stop crying? Shouting won't work.

51points

Garrett Morris 6 years ago

No, but pinching off its windpipe will!

-3points

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Bogdi Herald 6 years ago

Then how 'bout shooting :)))

-3points

Alicia Kennelly 6 years ago

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