Not exactly thick passenger 'comment' but I always have a silent laugh when some wally takes a photo of 'Paris/Buenos aires/London by night' from 41,000 feet and wonder why all they get is a reflection of their own camera in the glass.
You can successfully do it and I have on a few occasions. You have to have a decent camera and be able to override the automatic settings.
You also have to try and fill the window reflection with your own body when you take the picture.