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The illustrated encyclopedia of sleeping positions on a plane

15 comments

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    patience_limited
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    110% the View Finder, as a committed window seat passenger. Pro tip - stuff a folded jacket or sweater between your face and the window to minimize chiropractor costs on your return. [I'm on a...

    110% the View Finder, as a committed window seat passenger. Pro tip - stuff a folded jacket or sweater between your face and the window to minimize chiropractor costs on your return. [I'm on a red-eye tomorrow and my neck is already cranked up.]

    10 votes
    1. elight
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      💯 this. My preference is to pull my travel cube of backup clothing from my backpack to use as a pillow against the bulkhead. Add sleeping mask and noise cancelling headphones to complete.

      💯 this. My preference is to pull my travel cube of backup clothing from my backpack to use as a pillow against the bulkhead. Add sleeping mask and noise cancelling headphones to complete.

      1 vote
  2. bgc
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    Thanks for a quick laugh at work!

    Thanks for a quick laugh at work!

    8 votes
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    CptBluebear
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    https://archive.is/EV2bW The pictures in the header alone are worth a look. But archival broke some of the listed pictures so ymmv.

    https://archive.is/EV2bW

    The pictures in the header alone are worth a look. But archival broke some of the listed pictures so ymmv.

    8 votes
    1. [5]
      lazycouchpotato
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      I wasn't paywalled but it looks like a few other people were. I uploaded screenshots of the entire page here: https://imgur.com/a/JRDdBl4

      I wasn't paywalled but it looks like a few other people were. I uploaded screenshots of the entire page here: https://imgur.com/a/JRDdBl4

      12 votes
  4. tyrny
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    This was too funny, thanks for the share. I learned how to sleep in the WTF position after years of early morning commutes on the train and have gotten that exact reaction when a friend caught me...

    This was too funny, thanks for the share.

    I learned how to sleep in the WTF position after years of early morning commutes on the train and have gotten that exact reaction when a friend caught me sleeping that way in a chair on a camping trip.

    8 votes
  5. lazycouchpotato
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    As someone who (uncomfortably) flew overnight flights over the weekend, I am seriously contemplating some of these sleeping positions.

    As someone who (uncomfortably) flew overnight flights over the weekend, I am seriously contemplating some of these sleeping positions.

    6 votes
  6. RheingoldRiver
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    As a very tiny person, "The Flipped Script" actually sounds reasonably comfortable and I am tempted

    As a very tiny person, "The Flipped Script" actually sounds reasonably comfortable and I am tempted

    2 votes
  7. shinigami
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    Being 6ft2in, and a bit broad in the shoulders, I am a sleeping giant regardless of being in a window seat or not. I try to be a window sleeper otherwise. The triangle also isn't bad because my...

    Being 6ft2in, and a bit broad in the shoulders, I am a sleeping giant regardless of being in a window seat or not. I try to be a window sleeper otherwise.

    The triangle also isn't bad because my head rests on the seat in front of me. Though if the friction slips, Im in for a bad time.

    2 votes
  8. Grasamucor
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    I think the hoarder would work well. I used to do that position in school on the desk before 1st period when everyone would gather for attendance and morning announcements. Actually pretty...

    I think the hoarder would work well. I used to do that position in school on the desk before 1st period when everyone would gather for attendance and morning announcements. Actually pretty comfortable if you top your stack with a hoodie or sweater.

    2 votes
  9. datavoid
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    I identify as a human triangle, with a strong side of view finder

    I identify as a human triangle, with a strong side of view finder

    1 vote