Took mom to the airport today. Because she has a bad back, she was told she had the opportunity to "pre-board" the plane. When I heard that, I thought I might keel over and require the use of her wheelchair.
Attention all airport employees, especially those with access to microphones: "Pre-board" is not a word. The act of boarding is still "boarding," whenever it takes place.
If you board late, is that "post-boarding"? Doesn't make any sense, does it? It's the same with "pre-board." That's why the use of "pre-board" should be banned. Instead, people should be allowed to board early. Is that so difficult to say?
I hope everyone out there will inform airline personnel whenever they hear this offending term. Thanks.
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So what would you suggest instead of 'pre-board'? Maybe you could have a little competition.
Actually, 'board the plane early' or 'board the plane first' would probably do the trick. How about 'be an early boarder'?
JD: I agree. Your suggestions are correct. But a contest would be cool.
There is a famous George Carlin bit on this very subject. I'll pre-paste it and then paste it below so you can pre-read and then read.
And...and some of this stuff is just silly, we all know that, like on the airlines, they say want to pre-board. Well, what the hell is pre-board, what does that mean? To get on before you get on? They say they're going to pre-board those passengers in need of special assistance. Cripples! Simple honest direct language.
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