On a British Airways flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged, well-off white South African lady has found herself sitting next to a fine looking black gentleman. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating. "What seems to be the problem, Madam?" asked the attendant.

"Can't you see?" she snapped out loud, "You've sat me next to a Kaffir. I can't possibly sit next to this disgusting human. Find me another seat!"

"Please calm down, Madam," the stewardess replied. "I believe the economy section is completely full today, but I'll go and check to see if we have any upgraded seats available in club or first class."

The woman cocks a snooty look at the outraged black man beside her (not to mention many of the surrounding passengers.) A few minutes later the stewardess returns with the good news, which she delivers to the lady, who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug and self-satisfied grin.

"Madam, as I suspected, economy is full. I've spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one seat in first class." Before the lady has a chance to answer, the stewardess continues: "Please realize, it is most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the captain. But, given the extreme circumstances, the captain felt that it was outrageous that someone should be forced to sit next such an obnoxious person."

With that, she turned to the black man and said: "So if you'd like to get your things, sir, I have your first-class seat ready for you..." At which point, the surrounding passengers burst into a standing ovation while the man walked to the front of the plane.