Seriously, the 717 is the operation most threatened by the e190. Maybe it was one of them. Or maybe it’s just bull****, and no one said anything. You seriously think in the days of multi crew aircraft, both would think it was a good idea to say something so stupid over the radio, when with a bit of digging it could easily be determined who said it? That would be an HR wet dream. Reducing headcount in COVID without having to pay entitlements.