As the wife comes from the US, I've spent many years over there prior to EK, and even I have noticed a bit of a lack of RT discipline myself when I go to the states these days.
I heard this transmission one day while flying. It was from a very young RJ crewmember:
Chicago Center ATC: RJ123, contact Chicago Center on 131.23, good day.
RJ123: Rog, 131 and a "Michael Jordan".
For those who don't know.... Michael Jordan was a famous Chicago NBA basketball star whose uniform number was.... 23!
I agree, things are fast and furious over in the states, but seriously....
"131 and a Michael Jordan""???
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