Who is Dr Sydney Watson? American Airlines issues response as obese passengers on plane debate rages online

Sydney Watson, an American Airlines passenger, asked the company for compensation after tweeting that she was “wedged” between two obese passengers during a three-hour long flight.Several netizens took to the social media platform to debate whether the doctor was in the wrong or whether obese people should be called out for being overweight. Meanwhile, the airlines released their own statement regarding the matter.Dr. Sydney Watson@SydneyLWatsonI am currently - literally - WEDGED between two OBESE people on my flight.This is absolutely NOT acceptable or okay. If fat people want to be fat, fine. But it is something else entirely when I'm stuck between you, with your arm rolls on my body, for 3 hours.8159648I am currently - literally - WEDGED between two OBESE people on my flight.This is absolutely NOT acceptable or okay. If fat people want to be fat, fine. But it is something else entirely when I'm stuck between you, with your arm rolls on my body, for 3 hours. https://t.co/9uIqcpJO8IOn Monday, October 11, 2022, Sydney Watson took to Twitter, saying that it was “absolutely NOT acceptable or okay,” to be “stuck” between people’s “arm rolls” for three hours. While tagging American Airlines, she said in another tweet:“I just experienced getting sweat on, touched without my consent, smacked in the face and subjected to hours of no personal space.”Watson also revealed that the flight attendant on the plane asked her several times if she needed anything and gave her “the ‘this is f**ked’ pity expression.’”Dr. Sydney Watson@SydneyLWatsonI don't care if this is mean. My entire body is currently being touched against my wishes. I can't even put the arm rests down on either side because there's no fking room.I'm sick of acting like fatness to this extent is normal. Let me assure you, it is not.5775163I don't care if this is mean. My entire body is currently being touched against my wishes. I can't even put the arm rests down on either side because there's no fking room.I'm sick of acting like fatness to this extent is normal. Let me assure you, it is not.The Australian/American political commentator also revealed that she asked the brother of one of the obese women if he would like to “swap seats.” However, he declined the offer.Sydney Watson went on to stress about obese people having to buy two seats if they wish to fly.Dr. Sydney Watson@SydneyLWatsonI said to the man, &quot;hey, we can swap seats if you'd like to sit together&quot; (his sister is on my left)He says, &quot;no. That's okay :)&quot;...and then I started shrieking internally.247535I said to the man, &quot;hey, we can swap seats if you'd like to sit together&quot; (his sister is on my left)He says, &quot;no. That's okay :)&quot;...and then I started shrieking internally.Dr. Sydney Watson talks about her flight experience in her Youtube videoSydney Watson is a right-wing political and YouTube commentator. She was born into a conservative family in Melbourne. Watson graduated with a degree in criminology and journalism from the University of Melbourne. During her time spent studying, she gained traction for speaking up against the petition to remove Facebook. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSources claim that she is anti-social justice, anti-feminism, anti-multiculturism, anti-trans, and pro-gun. Sydney Watson famously spoke out against the #MeToo movement and organized the March For Men movement.She has amassed 763k subscribers on her YouTube channel, where she detailed her journey with American Airlines in her latest video.American Airlines responds to Sydney Watson’s complaint as netizens react to her rantsAfter the matter gained massive traction on social media, the airline company took to Twitter to state that they do not discriminate against body types. They also claimed to offer a variety of seats in different sizes and styles. They went on to provide a link that explained the types of seats offered, including options offering basic economy, business, and first-class seats. The tweet read:“Our passengers come in all different sizes and shapes. We're sorry you were uncomfortable on your flight.”americanair@AmericanAir@SydneyLWatson Our passengers come in all different sizes and shapes. We're sorry you were uncomfortable on your flight.23524@SydneyLWatson Our passengers come in all different sizes and shapes. We're sorry you were uncomfortable on your flight.Responding to the same, Watson questioned them:“So, I’m expected to have only a quarter of a seat when I fly?”In the upcoming tweets, Sydney Watson defended her complaint against the airline company and showed followers the heaps of backlash she was receiving regarding the matter.Dr. Sydney Watson@SydneyLWatson.@AmericanAir I just experienced getting sweat on, touched without my consent, smacked in the face and subjected to hours of no personal space.And your response is essentially &quot;too bad&quot;? Is that what I'm getting here?3015147.@AmericanAir I just experienced getting sweat on, touched without my consent, smacked in the face and subjected to hours of no personal space.And your response is essentially &quot;too bad&quot;? Is that what I'm getting here?Amidst the online debate of obese passengers on plane, internet users were left divided over the matter. Some netizens slammed her for tweeting hurtful comments about overweight people. Many endlessly called her a “fat-shamer.” One netizen also compared her to conservative commentator Candace Owens. As she garnered immense backlash for “fat-shaming,” she also amassed immense support.Kenny Devine@TheKennyDevineOMG. Imagine how horrible this must be - stuck next to Sydney Watson on a plane.1479OMG. Imagine how horrible this must be - stuck next to Sydney Watson on a plane. https://t.co/V2iVtRovZmLisa G@lisamaeglenn@FastandProfound @SydneyLWatson It’s not the fact that the airlines need to better accommodate, it’s the fact how Sydney Watson addressed the issue. Very rude and hateful.7@FastandProfound @SydneyLWatson It’s not the fact that the airlines need to better accommodate, it’s the fact how Sydney Watson addressed the issue. Very rude and hateful.MorningChild@lacywilmerton@domct203 @FoxNews Sydney Watson isn't on the side of inclusion, she's on the other side with Candace Owens and Jordan Peterson.@domct203 @FoxNews Sydney Watson isn't on the side of inclusion, she's on the other side with Candace Owens and Jordan Peterson.FantasyHotline@hotline_fantasy@SydneyLWatson Karen of the year award goes to Sydney Watson!1@SydneyLWatson Karen of the year award goes to Sydney Watson!Curtis Cooke@Cookeflier@nypost She had the opportunity to get off the flight if the airline isn’t going to enforce its own fatty policy.@nypost She had the opportunity to get off the flight if the airline isn’t going to enforce its own fatty policy.Hollywood sucks! 👉 Marxists are Nazis.@HOLLYWOODisEVIL@nypost There's real problems in the world. This isn't one of them.@nypost There's real problems in the world. This isn't one of them.Several other netizens took to Twitter, explaining that they went through similar uncomfortable journeys on the flight. Many showed support for the internet personality and agreed on overweight people having to buy two flight tickets for themselves.Gigi Levangie, etc.@GigiLevangie@nypost People over a certain weight should be required to buy two seats. Enough.72@nypost People over a certain weight should be required to buy two seats. Enough.SJH@SjhStacy@nypost So the two siblings didn’t want to sit next to each other cuz it would be too uncomfortable, but had no problem wedging her in the middle for 3 hours and she’s wrong?! Nope14@nypost So the two siblings didn’t want to sit next to each other cuz it would be too uncomfortable, but had no problem wedging her in the middle for 3 hours and she’s wrong?! NopeKevin de greef@mynamiskevin@nypost Fatness is not an immutable factor.241@nypost Fatness is not an immutable factor.Franklin 🇩🇪🇺🇸🏁@frank_petermann@nypost I stand with the skinny girl ! Lol1@nypost I stand with the skinny girl ! LolAs the debate over Watson's experience with the airline continued on Twitter, it is safe to say that her critics outnumbered those in support of her.

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