Why did the controller get so mad??

[flyboydk]

I was on a VFR cross country today, listening to ZAB center and heard the following exchange...

Airshuttle XXX - "Airshuttle XXX, we'll see you next time"

Center - "Say again?!?!?!"

Airshuttle XXX - "Ummm, Airshuttle XXX, we'll see you next time"

Center - "OK I know what that means, and you can call us when you get on the ground!" The controller proceeds to give him a number to call.

Airshuttle XXX - "I have no idea what you are talking about sir, but I'll call the number when we get on the ground."

I've never heard anyone get as mad as this controller did... what would get him so mad about that phrase, is that code for something bad? I couldnt believe he had him call ATC after he landed.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Code for "we think you could be a homo"

 

[Nova]

C U Next Time

 

[49W]

**censored****censored****censored****censored**

 

[49W]

C..u..n..t..

 

[mattpilot]

HAHAHA ... thats funny

 

[TDTURBO]

That's ridiculous unless there was prior hostility between the two earlier on the frequency. Why the heck would you call a GUY a C..U..N..T?

 

[T-Gates]

And a DUDE took offense to this????

 

[ATCER]

Was the controller female ??? If so the above posters are correct... I have seen this happen before, both sides... male controllers to female pilots and vise versa.

 

[flyboydk]

No it was a male pilot and male controller

 

[ATCER]

it is still possible... but odd that a guy would call antoher guy that. Though... in a pissing match there is usually very little logic applied. I still think what was stated above is why it got hostile.

 

[mattpilot]

And a DUDE took offense to this????

uhmm??? If someon called me a cu.nt, i'd kick his arse. Any insult is good enough for me to kick someones arse. Whats so good about being called a cu.nt if you're a male?

 

[TDTURBO]

I still think what was stated above is why it got hostile.

I can't see what was "so called" started. Did he type the rest of the conversation and then delete it? I don't get it!

 

[T-Gates]

Whats so good about being called a cu.nt if you're a male?

Because it makes no sense... I'd just laugh and walk away....

 

[501261]

C U Next Time

Great, I wonder how many other things I've said that have had a hidden meaning.

 

[350DRIVER]

I can't see what was "so called" started. Did he type the rest of the conversation and then delete it? I don't get it!

agree, makes very little sense if any.

Let's review>

I was on a VFR cross country today, listening to ZAB center and heard the following exchange...

Airshuttle XXX - "Airshuttle XXX, we'll see you next time"

Center - "Say again?!?!?!"

Airshuttle XXX - "Ummm, Airshuttle XXX, we'll see you next time"

Center - "OK I know what that means, and you can call us when you get on the ground!" The controller proceeds to give him a number to call.

Airshuttle XXX - "I have no idea what you are talking about sir, but I'll call the number when we get on the ground."

What gives?
Sounds pretty harmless and unventful.

3 5 0

 

[TrafficInSight]

that just gave me an idea.

 

[VFR on Top]

The pilot's response to that shoulda been "we'll give you a call, and why don't you have your supervisor mark the tape". Controllers are a little less bold when their voice is there right along with yours.

 

[49W]

It won't hold water. The phrase "see you next time" is used all the time by pilots and controllers. Most probably don't know that it is used by some as a code. I think it's very childish and the controller needs a few days off to adjust his attitude.

 

[atrdriver]

It won't hold water. The phrase "see you next time" is used all the time by pilots and controllers. Most probably don't know that it is used by some as a code. I think it's very childish and the controller needs a few days off to adjust his attitude.

Jeez...I say that all the time and never even THOUGHT that it might be a code for something else. If I had ever been called on it by a controller for it before I read this thread I wouldn't have had ANY idea what they were talking about.

 

[A Squared]

>>>>Why the heck would you call a GUY a C..U..N..T?

In the UK and Australia the C word is used as an insult to guys, as near as I can tell, it used from someone who is ignorant and annoying. Not particularly relevan in the US. Unless there was something else going on that we're no privy to, sounds like the controller was digging for something which wasn't there.

Now I'm sitting here wondering how many times I've said that to a controller.....probably lots

 

[JediNein]

Okay....
Do the following have some sort of hidden meanings other than the chemtrail dispenser status and what's in the AIM?

"Good day."
"See ya next time."
"Thanks for the help."
"G'day"
"G'nite"
"Cancel IFR"
"G'mornin'"
"We're IMC"
"We're Popeye"
"We have hotel."
"Climbing"

Fly SAFE!
Jedi Nein

 

[Vector4fun]

Gee, last week, one of my co-workers asked me for a "base and tops report" while I was puttin' around. It was CAVU. I told her that "I'm always on top"

I'll probably go to jail...

Don't ty this at home kids...

 

[flyinlow67]

Sounds like someone was having a bad day. I always try to be nice to the controllers, especially the ones I talk to multiple times a day. You never know when it might come in handy.

 

[AVI8V1]

XXX Tower NXXX 8 out Juliet
or
Information FoxTwat

 

[TEXAN AVIATOR]

I just say, CEE-YA!

 

[No Delay]

Jedi, I have never heard "We're Popeye". What does that mean?

 

[Axel]

"Popeye" = naval aviation term for IMC.

 

[mattpilot]

doesn't it mean he's "in and out" of IMC?