In the age of viral content, a flight attendant named Stefan Peters has taken the internet by storm with his captivating pre-flight safety demonstration. A TikTok video posted by a passenger showcasing Peters’ unique approach has garnered tens of thousands of likes and over half a million views. While pre-flight safety announcements are typically uneventful, Peters injects his own flair into the routine.
Addressing passengers with inclusivity and enthusiasm, Peters kicks off his announcement by saying, “Ladies, gentlemen, cis, trans, betweens, cross dressers, drag kings, drag queens, thirds, and genderqueers, please pay attention to the demonstration.” As the standard safety instructions play in the background, he adds a touch of pizazz and style, keeping passengers engaged and entertained.
Stefan Peters, a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race, isn’t a drag queen himself but lip-syncs along with the recorded voice, adding extra flair as he points out emergency lights and demonstrates how to don life vests. Peters shared his motivation behind this unique approach, stating, “One of the most important parts of my job is giving safety demonstrations because, first and foremost, flight attendants are there for safety. So, I started doing it as a way to engage people to pay attention.”
Perhaps the highlight of Peters’ viral performance is when a passenger in the video is seen pulling out the safety card to take a closer look. Peters expressed his satisfaction, saying, “The fact that in that video, a guy pulls out the safety card, I love that because that means I’m doing my job of informing you of the safety features.”
In a world where travelers often zone out during safety demonstrations, Stefan Peters’ innovative approach serves as a reminder that flight attendants play a crucial role in ensuring passenger safety. His viral video not only entertains but also reinforces the importance of being prepared for any unexpected events during flights.