Midway through the flight, the food service began, and Karen loudly complained about her meal choice. “This is what they call food?” she exclaimed, scrunching up her nose. Her voice cut across the cabin as she ranted about the 'cheap airline food.' Passengers around her winced at her volume but continued with their meals. The flight attendants moved through the aisle, trying to maintain their professional smiles amidst Karen’s verbal assault.