I stated this elsewhere in this thread and I'll state it again: While it may be true that some people are gate lice because of DYKWIA self-importance, the majority of gate lice (like myself, proudly and unashamedly) are such for the sole reason of securing overhead storage space preferably near our seat or slightly in front of it, to avoid having to swim upstream upon disembarking. More @Wikipedia
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