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In a viral video, one woman shares a trick she did to combat manspreading on a plane: criss-crossing her legs.
A recent viral video by TikTok user Hannah Cormier, known as @hannahcormierr, has sparked discussion online regarding airplane etiquette and personal space. The video, uploaded on October 15, 2025, showcases Cormier demonstrating what she terms a 'defensive position' against 'manspreading' in an airplane cabin. In the short clip, which has garnered over 1.2 million views, Cormier strategically places her leg and foot to occupy the shared legroom, effectively preventing a neighboring passenger from encroaching on her space. The video, set to a trending audio, has resonated with many viewers, accumulating 87,600 likes and 1,089 shares. While some commenters view it as a humorous and relatable solution to a common travel frustration, others might debate the effectiveness or politeness of such a tactic. The video highlights ongoing conversations about passenger comfort and the allocation of personal space in confined environments like airplane cabins.
In a viral video, one woman shares a trick she did to combat manspreading on a plane: criss-crossing her legs.
