Overview

• Pat McAuliffe, a Barstool Sports contributor, posted videos on X from a delayed Delta flight with no air conditioning, capturing a baby crying for more than two hours.
• McAuliffe urged the parents to play TikTok on a phone or walk the child up and down the aisle in hopes of soothing the infant.
• The posts have garnered over 15 million views and prompted polarized reactions, with some users criticizing his tone and others empathizing with his frustration.
• The exchange has reignited debates over handling crying infants on flights and proposals for child-free seating sections.
• A similar incident on a Southwest Airlines flight in 2023 highlights the recurring tensions passengers face when infants become distressed onboard.