This dumb plastic thing made my day

By Séamus Bellamy

A piece of plastic in the back of an airplane seat. I won't say more as it'll ruin the surprise.

I recently booked an economy seat with American Airlines (don't do it) and was surprised to find that there wasn't a lick of chair-back entertainment. Was I surprised? No. Aggravated? Yes. I need something to distract me from the urge to mess with the people …