What surprises me is how quickly all the pontificators on the "pilots are busdrivers" subject become instantly tongue tied and subdued when the aircraft does anything in the slightest bit unusual.
Having sat next to a pilot basher whilst returning from duty, I was highly amused to see him stop in mid-sentence grip the seat-arm, and tense up with just a slight shake from CAT.
He stayed quiet for the rest of the flight, which was most welcome.