I’m sorry, but this is ridiculous. An apparently well-known gospel singer started performing on a Delta flight, and when she got called out by the crew, she kept being argumentative, and blamed it on God…
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Gospel singer called out for singing on Delta flight
A gospel singer named Bobbi Storm, who claims to have been nominated for two Grammy Awards, took to her Instagram account to share what happened on a recent Delta flight. Let me emphasize that this video wasn’t posted by a third party, but rather she posted it directly, because I guess she doesn’t actually see how this interaction doesn’t make her look great?
You can see the whole video for yourself below, though just to summarize:
- This gospel singer got in the aisle and started singing, so a flight attendant approached her and told her she needed to sit down and be quiet
- Her rebuttal was that the seatbelt sign was off, and therefore what she was doing wasn’t a disturbance (apparently she thinks the seatbelt sign is in fact the singing sign?)
- After being told to sit down and be quiet, she started talking loudly to the passengers in the rows around her, saying she just found out she got nominated for two Grammy Awards, and she “sings for the Lord,” and she started promoting her new song
- At this point the flight attendant returned and told her she needed to be quiet, but she explained that everyone around her was enjoying listening to her
- The flight attendant responded “well I’m not enjoying it, so I’m asking you, can you be quiet?”
- She eventually claimed that “I’m doing what the Lord is telling me to do” by singing on the plane
- The flight attendant patiently and repeatedly explained that he was the flight leader, that she needed to follow his instructions, and that he was requesting that she stop, and he asked if she was willing to comply with that
- She then turned to all other passengers to asked what they thought
- Eventually she agreed to stop, after he explained that she otherwise wouldn’t be able to continue on the flight
Singer claims Delta has apologized to her
With the initial video, she asked her followers to reach out to Delta to express outrage at what happened. In a follow-up video on Instagram, Storm explained:
- Delta executives reached out to her and apologized, and they’re also fans of her!
- She “doesn’t want this man to be reprimanded where he loses his job, I simply want us to keep in mind how we treat each other,” and she hopes the flight attendant sees this so he’s “able to learn a valuable lesson”
- She said “there was no rules being broken, and it was just me spreading my joy with people”
My take on this Delta singing situation
I have a few thoughts on this situation that I feel strongly about:
- It is completely inappropriate to sing on a plane, especially if it wasn’t cleared by the crew; I can’t imagine the amount of narcissism it takes to think that 150+ strangers want to hear you sing in an environment where they can’t leave
- I love how she preaches how people should learn how to treat others, while acting the way that she is
- She repeatedly disobeyed crew member instructions and was provoking the crew
- This flight attendant did an excellent job with deescalating the situation, and it’s something that a lot of other crews in the United States could learn from; he didn’t make any threats and he didn’t play her games, but rather he just kept asking if she would be willing and able to abide by his instructions
- Did Delta really reach out and apologize to this woman? I certainly hope not, and if anything, the flight attendant should get recognized for how he handled this situation
Bottom line
A gospel singer decided to perform in the aisle on a Delta flight without permission. When she was called out by the crew, she returned to her seat, but continued talking to the people around her about her music, and prepared to perform again. When she was once again told she needed to be quiet, she argued with the crew.
The singer claims that Delta reached out to her to apologize. I hope that’s not the case.
What do you make of this Delta singing situation?
"God" also instructed his prophets to wipe out entire cities, kill innocent women, children and animal alike, take the young men and woman as slaves and instructed rape. "God" seems to be quite versatile when giving command. From cute gospel songs to entire obliteration of nations through his bad skills of anger management. This crew and passengers were lucky "God" wasn't in a shitty mood.
This behavior is what gives Christians a bad name. It is never okay to subject people to your voice in public by yelling, singing, etc. She obviously doesn't have any manners. I want quiet on the plane.
Your God saying to do something is no better an excuse than saying "the voices in my head told me do something".
If you want to believe in an invisible higher power fine, but you don't get to go around negatively affecting other peoples lives because your invisible friend told you you could
You nailed it 100%
I not sure which is right or wrong. She just may have save some lives from being in a plane crash. She didn't sound that good but who cares it was all about Jesus Christ.
LOL! And just how did you get to THAT ridiculous conclusion? - In what sense did she save any lives from a possible plane crash?
Thank you! I concurr
Is it true that there are different cultures in the USA that view public spectacles differently? Do African-Americans like audience-entertainer interaction more than other groups? Are African-Americans more likely to be self-confident in public in general? Should we respect different cultures and how they view things differently?
And then, she says that she is doing what "god" told her to do. How many atrocities have been committed in the name of that supposed "god"; wars, genocides, etc. Those who have read the bible might remember how "god" told Abraham to kill his son. The poor guy almost did and just in time "god" said, just kidding. The nerve of some people to use this fictional character to justify their actions. Pathetic.
Who did this piece on Bobbi storm is the devil you can not speak for everyone you can only speak for yourself. They may have been someone on the plane going through something and her singing may her brought them through it something when I am traveling I listen to gospel to keep me going if the people on the plane was not complaining I don't see what was the big deal.
The BIBLE also teaches to obey others over you. I really believe she was being disobedient, and she needs to have a talk with GOD about her behavior. I understand she was excited, but she can use this as a learning experience, and let the flight leader be concerned for her and the other passengers' safety.
I do agree with most of the comments that are critical of the woman's action. However, many of us enjoy videos of choirs, the cast of The Lion King, or other performers doing the same thing. I guess the difference is her music has overtly religious content.
Do you enjoy those in concert, comfort of home, or an airplane? The latter is not a place for any of that. I wouldn't care if it was my favorite artist wanting singing their best hit, I just want a quiet as can be had flight from point A to point B. This has nothing to do with overtly religious content and everything to do with being in a public space and acting disruptive.
If you let her sing, then you have to do it for every preacher, priest, rabbi, imam, guru, vicar, Dalai Lama, etc.
Each would see this as an opportunity to preach to a Captive Audience!!
Can you imagine!!
There is a 0% chance that Delta apologized to her. Either it's a complete fabrication on her part, or she filed a complaint on their site and received a stock response "We're sorry you had a bad experience. Have a nice day."
If she had only read the financial statements and knew about Delta's ability to command premium revenue this never would have happened!
I am a Christian and I have faith and I am not ok with this woman who feels compelled to preach to a captive audience.
In this day and age, with the knowledge of how faith has led to hatred, diviseness, persecution, and genocide, we need to understand and respect there are many faiths (including those who believe in nothing) and keep any conversations and attempted conversions (even well intended ones) to one-on-one or friend...
I am a Christian and I have faith and I am not ok with this woman who feels compelled to preach to a captive audience.
In this day and age, with the knowledge of how faith has led to hatred, diviseness, persecution, and genocide, we need to understand and respect there are many faiths (including those who believe in nothing) and keep any conversations and attempted conversions (even well intended ones) to one-on-one or friend group discussions.
This sense of belligerent entitlement would make me incredibly nervous of flying with her. It hints at a religious extremism which is often dangerously close to violence.
Follow the rules, respect the cabin crew and your fellow travellers, and mind your business.
I agree that she violated the space of every passenger that didn’t want to hear her sing. Not everyone has her views and she needs to “preach” in an open audience NOT one that has no choice BUT to hear her! She should have done like GET IN…BUCKLE UP….AND SHUT UP!
I think she was very disobedient. The bible say follow all laws of the land and obey officials. She can't be disrespectful and unruly and arrogant and hide behind the Lord. That's not right at all. She was being really disrespectful you're not supposed to stand in the isle of a plane at all she suppose to stay in her seat unless she's going to the bathroom. She had no business standing in a isle...
I think she was very disobedient. The bible say follow all laws of the land and obey officials. She can't be disrespectful and unruly and arrogant and hide behind the Lord. That's not right at all. She was being really disrespectful you're not supposed to stand in the isle of a plane at all she suppose to stay in her seat unless she's going to the bathroom. She had no business standing in a isle period she did. break the rules cause she's supposed to be in her seat not standing in the isle of the plane.
Sowas kann auch nur in den USA passieren, lol. Sehr egoistische Person.
Ja, jeder deutsche Passagier hätte den Befehle Folge geleistet.
Something is grossly wrong with the American flying public, I'm sorry!
Every country has selfish assholes. They just express themselves in different ways.
They do, however Americans in particular are worse.
BUT SHE'S UP FOR TWO GRAMMYS! /s
"Disobeyed crew member instructions" is a straw man and you know better. 14 CFR 121.571
The young lady is a narcissist, self-entitled, unsocialized, and a piece of trash. There's no excuse for subjecting your fellow passengers to something they didn't sign up to "enjoy." "Gospel" means "truth" and the truth is that she should have been 86'd from that flight and from every Delta flight going forward.
You can have your religion. You can even...
"Disobeyed crew member instructions" is a straw man and you know better. 14 CFR 121.571
The young lady is a narcissist, self-entitled, unsocialized, and a piece of trash. There's no excuse for subjecting your fellow passengers to something they didn't sign up to "enjoy." "Gospel" means "truth" and the truth is that she should have been 86'd from that flight and from every Delta flight going forward.
You can have your religion. You can even preach it. Sing if you like. Not to a captive audience, and not one that includes me and not one where the people in charge (the FA in this case) has already warned her more than once.
There's no mention of "Bobbi Storm" anywhere on the new Grammy Nominations page. I know, shocking.
Clearly God told her to lie about that so it's ok.
She is allegedly a vocalist in a nominated group ... without vocal credits on their nominated song.
Don’t believe DL apologized for a second.
There is a reason noise cancellation headphones were invented.
When I'm on a plane I want to quietly read my book. I look forward to that uninterrupted time, and I certainly don't want to listen to someone singing on the plane.
The Lord told me to tell her to sit down and shut up.
Only in America!
Praying right now this is not the next passenger "entertainment" I have to endure.
She got you to pray! Her work is done. Amen.
Hallelujah
I want peace on the plane. Period.
Doubt seriously this was spontaneous. That it was being video'd, another setup (probably another AA dirty trick Bob Crandall left instructions for), Christians (and people who don't like older women yelling in their ear on airplanes) aren't welcome on Delta.
Here's a thought, maybe you wouldn't have to mention you are a Christian all the time if you just acted like one most of the time.
She makes all religious people, followers of the Lord, feel embarrassed for her selfish self promotion.
I am highly doubting that Delta “apologized” other than to maybe say they are sorry she had a bad experience. Template stuff.
This woman needs to find Jesus. Oh, wait.
You know if a brown man got up to recite or sing something in Arabic this same fool would probably scream terrorist.
Religion is like a penis. It's a perfectly fine thing for one to have and take pride in, but when one takes it out and waves it in my face we have a problem.
One of my fav quotes ever
lol
LOL. Funny and accurate!
You made my day, lol. But why does one have to take it out and waives it? Does he feel insecure and want to prove he is better than others? What did the singer do just shows she has a mental weakness/problem.
All this shows is that Delta is a premium airline that award-winning entertainers and artists choose over the other airlines. Hold on, let me find some DOT data to back me up.
Nothing says more about your success than when you feel the need to perform in front of people who can't escape.
Great job by the cabin crew. Finally a positive example instead of endless escalations and making things worse. I sure hope the "singer" made up that part about Delta apologizing to her.
sitchoazz down and sing in church. God did not tell you to be self-important 20k ft in the air. Apparently being "Christian" is the new excuse for doing whatever the flock you want to do these days. Praying this is her very last Grammy nomination,
Don't want any singing, dancing, impromptu concerts, impromptu wedding proposals or ceremonies.
I want to get on board and decide for MYSELF what to use for entertainment.
Just STOP, people.
Seriously. The same is true for kid choirs/bands that think it's somehow appropriate to serenade an entire plane. No, it's not appropriate. I understand they THINK they're just making everyone's flight more pleasant, but they're wrong. They're not. I wish more airlines responded the way this FA did. Religious or not, a plane is NOT the place for someone or some group to decide what every other passenger needs to hear/see. It's not cute. It's...
Seriously. The same is true for kid choirs/bands that think it's somehow appropriate to serenade an entire plane. No, it's not appropriate. I understand they THINK they're just making everyone's flight more pleasant, but they're wrong. They're not. I wish more airlines responded the way this FA did. Religious or not, a plane is NOT the place for someone or some group to decide what every other passenger needs to hear/see. It's not cute. It's not fun. It's not adorable. It's fucking obnoxious.
I'm willing to give them 30 seconds during boarding or after we land. Otherwise they all need to STFU.
I flew on a transcon recently where the "influencer" next to me spent the entire flight recording videos. Apparently, she wasn't actually breaking any rules because she wasn't on a call. But, really? Do you think everyone else in F wants to hear what you're recording for your insta or tiktok followers?
I thought live in flight gospel music was part of the premium Delta experience.
It is Ivan! On the Atlanta to Rome and Colorado Springs routes!
Delta shouldn’t have apologised. The cabin crew did what was necessary for the other passengers’ comfort but were probably too non-confrontational. If she wants to sing her gospel, do it in front of people who are interested, not a captive audience.
Your take, as you say: I can’t imagine the amount of narcissism it takes to think that 150+ strangers want to hear you sing in an environment where they can’t leave...
You really can't imagine that? What the hell is wrong with your imagination?
It's called "social media." And yet you name this individual, link to a social media post promoting them, and give them exactly what they want: more attention. You do this because...(wait...
Your take, as you say: I can’t imagine the amount of narcissism it takes to think that 150+ strangers want to hear you sing in an environment where they can’t leave...
You really can't imagine that? What the hell is wrong with your imagination?
It's called "social media." And yet you name this individual, link to a social media post promoting them, and give them exactly what they want: more attention. You do this because...(wait for it...) you crave that same self-serving attention!
All you're doing is feeding this cancer on society. And then you're shocked, SHOCKED! that people behave like this. Take a look in the mirror!
Thanks for demonstrating that you lack the ability to compare and contrast two very different things.
Tim Dunn: Ben's trolling me again. This absolutely must stop!
So funny
Another nut job forcing her religion on a captive audience and not following crew instructions, irrespective of the seat sign.
She had absolutely no right to start performing on an aircraft. If she want to perform, do so in a place where people volunteer to see her. No different from this and those people who insist on playing loud music on public transport.
What's even sadder is that, had it been a non-christian preacher/singer/whatever, everybody would have applauded a diversion and a (very) forceful removal. But since this is about a religion politically relevant in the US, it suddenly becomes an issue of "religious freedom".
I wonder if she is dealing with mental health issues. It seems like an odd thing to do especially given how enthusiastic and irrational she was. Often times when people act this erratic it could be secondary to mania, emotional breakdown or stress, personality issues.
Sorry, have to agree with the passenger on this one. He came across very aggressive. She seems like a nice person and wasn’t reactive to his behaviour, he should have dealt with the situation differently.
Differently how? Please provide an example of what "should" have been done. What are some examples of the aggressive behavior of the FA, in your opinion?
Agree. Take her into the galley for a conversation, so everyone is not watching making a spectacle.
Say to her I appreciate you want to do a nice thing but not everyone wants to hear it.
None of this ‘are you going to follow my instructions yes or no’ power trip .
She’s not smoking in her seat he needs to relax.
I'm sure at least half the uproar about this lady has to do with her love for the Lord. Most of the people on this site, including Ben, are anti-God.
100% agree it's rude to sing, use speakerphone, speakers, etc on a plane or any other confined space. But let's just admit most of you are reviled by her faith in the Lord.
Most people don't care about others' beliefs one way or the other. They just don't want to hear about them in word or song as a (literal) captive audience. If this lady was singing in a park, people can walk away. On a plane? Yeah, no.
That's not anti-god, that's anti noise. Personally I wouldn't want to hear Taylor Swift or Placido Domingo or Yo-Yo Ma on a plane, unless they're via my own headphones or earbuds.
@TravelinWilly: forkin A!
No less or more bothered by this than the guy a row up blasting his car-modifying netflix show on a flight I took last week (thankfully stopped after we departed).
Weirdly, he was in F, and I was in E+. Usually us scum are the ones annoying the elite!
Yep, that’s me. I don’t like your god. I don’t like her god. I don’t like any of the 4800 gods revered by man in the world today. That’s why I don’t like my god - if god were a thing. I quit believing in Santa Claus, the tooth fairy, the Easter Bunny, and all other make-believe fairy tales and zombies when I was in the 3rd grade.
And I’ll believe Bobbi would have thrown...
Yep, that’s me. I don’t like your god. I don’t like her god. I don’t like any of the 4800 gods revered by man in the world today. That’s why I don’t like my god - if god were a thing. I quit believing in Santa Claus, the tooth fairy, the Easter Bunny, and all other make-believe fairy tales and zombies when I was in the 3rd grade.
And I’ll believe Bobbi would have thrown a temper tantrum if a Muslim had pulled out a prayer rug and asked the direction of Mecca, as he would have wanted to pray.
I don’t deny anyone the right to worship their higher being in whatever form they think that exists. But in your home. In your church. And in your heart. But not in public, where I’m subjected to what I think is a bunch of hocus pocus and gobbledygook. Especially on a plane when I can’t escape the religious onslaught!
Oh stop being a victim on her behalf. I don’t care at what god/diety she prays to. I object to her or anybody else imposing their beliefs on me, especially on an airplane where i have no way to opt out.
Ohhh...another persecuted "christian". You and this "gospel singer" are free to worship, sing, bang your head, do whatever you want for your "love of your lord".
What you CANNOT do is involve me. That's not persecution. Stop playing victim.
Another happy clapping Jesus nut job and don’t do it in an aircraft or any other mode of transport. The crew handled it well and she should be blacklisted for not following instructions and causing a disturbance.
I don’t care what the topic or content, singing or making noise to that level to a captive audience on an airplane is wrong. Good on the crew to stand up to her. I bet if any passenger did so, they’d be canceled.
Besides, we all know the correct answer is Mormonism.
I've prayed on planes, that people around me will shut up, babies will stop screaming, and this metal contraption will get me back to the ground safely.
I’m not reviled by anyone’s “Faith” Vinay. However I am reviled by some people of faith in the US and so many Muslim countries forcing their faith on others.
We do live in a country with freedom of religion, however this seems to be sooo forgotten by those of some forms of Christian faith in the US … like yourself.
I bet you would feel the same ad me as a Christian believer...
I’m not reviled by anyone’s “Faith” Vinay. However I am reviled by some people of faith in the US and so many Muslim countries forcing their faith on others.
We do live in a country with freedom of religion, however this seems to be sooo forgotten by those of some forms of Christian faith in the US … like yourself.
I bet you would feel the same ad me as a Christian believer traveling on a Saudi Plane during their call to prayer.
Sounds like you don’t travel much though, based on your position, so I find the above idea not one you’re likely to find out first hand.
Thanks for all the comments! You guys all proved me 100% correct. Majority of those on this site are angry atheists!
If I was a passenger on that flight, I'd have told her to shut her f'ing trap. It's my right as an athiest NOT to be forcefully proselytized to, by song or otherwise. If Delta did not shut her up, I'd be sueing Delta for subjecting me to forced religious indoctrination!
Sounds like a great way to waste your money.
One can only wonder how this "Christian" woman would have reacted had there been a Muslim man on a prayer rug in the aisle pointing toward Mecca saying his prayers out loud...
WASP Republic Americans would go apoplectic
Should have flown Southwest. They love this kind of rude obnoxious nonsense
Haha I was thinking the same thing. Seems like every couple months, a video or article surfaces of somebody playing the ukulele, accordion or didgeridoo on SW and the FA’s encouraging and applauding them.