People Being Extra at the WORST Times (Like, Really?)

I was solo hosting on a crazy Friday night when a guy literally collapsed near the door. I called 911 first (obviously), but this one lady got mad I didn’t help her snag a table first. So, I totally skipped her four times on the waitlist. Take that!

I was helping a panic-stricken 14-year-old with an asthma attack - basically life-saving stuff - and this woman stopped me (WITH THE OXYGEN MASK STILL ON) to complain she hadn’t gotten her snack yet. People, seriously?

ER nurse here, juggling 11 trauma patients with just two other nurses. I’m rushing with blood tubes when a family member asks for coffee. I pointed at my big red RN badge and said, "I'm a nurse, not a waitress," and kept hustling. Priorities, folks!

Our county’s literally burning, people are evacuating, and some visitors whine about “bad vibes” and “ruined pictures” at the winery thanks to all the smoke and ash. Priorities, huh?

During a code blue, while doing CPR, a family member strolls in asking why there’s no ice water. I told them straight-up, "Get out! This man’s literally dying right now." No time for thirsty questions!

My mom emailed my professors when I was on life support with pneumonia. One prof said he’d fail me because I didn’t notify him myself. Yeah, thanks for the humanity, dude. Mom fought and got me a passing grade though. Heroes come in all forms.

I was doing CPR on a 5-month-old inside an ambulance when a woman suddenly yanked the door open, yelling about being late for her hair appointment and threatening to call the cops. Yeah, that happened.

I spent a flight helping an 18-month-old with low oxygen. Next week, a guy bragged that I was “better” than the attendant who made him wait for his drinks last week. I looked at him and said, "Sir, that was me. Saving a kid trumps your gin and tonics, sorry!"

My brother removed a dude’s polyp that could’ve been cancer. Guy leaves a terrible review because parking was free but, uh, too far to walk? That’s some next-level grumpiness.

Back in the '70s, a passenger died mid-flight, and some folks whined about not getting a second drink. Our airline applauded the crew. Honestly, who complains mid-tragedy?

During a code, family member complains their mom needs to go #2. Someone told another to ‘poo in the bed’ since the nurse was busy. After the crisis, I told them if that happened, they’d be changing the sheets themselves. That's how it goes in the real world.

On a flight, we asked everyone to stay seated so EMS could get a sick passenger off first. Everyone jumped up, grabbing bags and blocked the aisle. His daughter was crying. Yikes.

As an ER nurse running a code, a family member casually says they asked for a blanket 15 minutes ago. Like, dude, someone’s life is on the line here!

During my emergency c-section, my husband yelled, “Wait! I gotta eat!” Everyone laughed but honestly, good call. Baby was healthy, husband well-fed.

Working as a buffet cashier, I watched a manager give another manager CPR for a heart attack. A family tried to get in anyway. I said no due to emergency. Later, when they asked if they could eat, I rang them up. He passed away right there. People can be sooo rude.

My husband, a flight attendant for 20+ years, said people asking when food’s served during CPR is sadly common. One guy even said "I’m going to complain!" Patience is not their thing.

Helping a guy in cardiac arrest, a couple asked when their groceries would be delivered. On the spot, I really wanted to say “buzz off, he’s dead,” but kept it cool. Barely.

Bartending a wedding when the bride’s dad collapsed. I was on 911 with him, and a guest asked if he could get a beer despite the emergency. No sir, medical emergencies trump happy hour.

Nurses weigh in: Of course we get your mom ice water… right as we’re running with the code cart. Multitasking pros, anyone?

My husband was doing CPR on a guy half in/out of a commuter train when two ladies wanted him to move the patient so the train could leave. Spoiler: he didn’t.

Peds trauma nurse here. While we were drilling into a baby’s legs trying to save her, a mom in the next bed said her kid deserves Tylenol too. I just walked away. Priorities, people.

It’s a common thing. Nurses doing CPR and from the doorway, there’s the classic shout: “HEY! My mom needs ice!” Priorities, am I right?

Flight delayed, heat + frustration are on. I helped a flight attendant having a medical event, then got yelled at for holding us up. Sorry guys, do you want me to pretend she’s not unconscious? Jeez.

Working in a restaurant during a heart attack, while we clear the scene, a nearby table leaned over and asked how much longer their soup would be. Because priorities, I guess?

During med school intern year, we were trying to save a life and a patient next door complained the noise was ruining her rest. Good luck with that.

Walking home from the hairdresser, saw a man down and a lady giving CPR. A woman with a pushchair asked if she could squeeze through. I politely told her "go the other way" because some respect would be nice!

My partner was in an ambulance during a panic attack. A woman complained we were blocking her and actually stepped inside the ambulance to ask if we could move. Nope, not happening!

Working on trains sadly means dealing with jumpers. Meanwhile, passengers casually ask, "When’s the next train coming?" People can be so cold sometimes.

My colleague got a formal warning because she didn’t serve a passenger a Bloody Mary - it was mid-flight CPR for a guy. After all that, the passenger never even asked about his drink again. Unbelievable.

Sprinkler broke and flooded my store like Niagara Falls. Some people still asked if they could come in and shop while registers were underwater. Nope, that’s not how this works.

While doing CPR at a homeless shelter, another client punched me in the head because I didn’t stop to get him socks. Priorities, right?

During a code blue, a patient in the next room stopped me to say she got here first. Because obviously, that trumps saving a life.

Giving narcan to someone overdosing on the sidewalk, while people drive by yelling to just let them die, when an elderly woman asks about the next bus. Yup, priorities are wild.

Older woman passed out near bathroom, hit her head hard. Took me a while to find her husband and I told him ambulance was on the way. He yelled, ‘You called an ambulance? She does this all the time!’ He didn’t care at all.

My dad needed CPR on a plane and they had to divert the flight. I wonder how many passengers were mad because we were delayed. People can be so heartless.