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Nutty plane lady issues apology no one asked for, reboots life in marketing-savy social media blitz

August 14, 2023 | | Print Article

The mystery surrounding Tiffany Gomas — the “TMFINR Lady” who was kicked off an American Airlines flight out of Dallas for frantically declaring that one of the passengers “is not real” — has taken a new turn after the marketing exec appeared gussied up and issued an apology no one asked for in what appears to be a coordinated social media blitz.

“I apologize and take accountability for my actions, they were uncalled for. My very worst moment was captured on video,” she wrote on X. “Although the memes have been amusing, the flipside has been cruel. I’m thankful for my friends and family for supporting me through this.”

“This experience has been life-altering and I hope to do good from it and promote positive mental health,” she continued, adding, “Stay tuned!”

After first being published by TMZ, the apology went out on her X, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok accounts — all of which Gomas, 38, had previously deleted, according to DailyMail.com.

“Hi everyone, it’s me, Tiffany Gomas, probably better known as ‘the crazy plane lady,’ which is completely warranted,” she began.

From the first seconds of the video, which has been seen on X 13 million times, Gomas’s darker hair, contouring make-up, and serious, contrite tone sparked a flood of “That Tiffany Gomas is not real” posts.

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“As you know, I have been unwilling to speak on the viral video, but I do finally feel that it’s time,” Gomas continued.

“First and foremost, I want to take full accountability for my actions,” she said. “They were completely unacceptable. Distressed or not, I should have been in control of my emotions, and that was not the case. My use of profanity was completely unnecessary and I want to apologize to everyone who was on that plane, especially those who had children aboard. I cannot imagine going through that and trying to explain to your kid what in the world just happened.”

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As BizPac Review previously reported, Gomas went viral after desperately telling a packed plane, “That motherf***er is not real!” and demanding that she be let off the flight.

Once back in the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, bodycam footage revealed she continued to insist the plane was in danger.

“I don’t care if I ever fly with y’all ever again, I want to know what happens to this plane right here,” a passionate Gomas told an airport employee. “Do not let that plane leave. I’m being dead serious, do not let that plane leave.”

In a world of fake news, government coverups, and deep state corruption, Gomas gained “spirit animal” status on social media, a living meme that captured imaginations — and more than a few hearts.

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“We all have our bad moments,” Gomas said in her video. “Some far worse than others. And my happened to be caught on camera for the whole world to see multiple times.”

“Although the memes have been amusing, the flip side has been cruel. I’m thankful for my friends and family for supporting me through this,” she said. “This experience has been life-altering and I hope to do good from it and promote positive mental health. Stay tuned!”

The apology, many were quick to state, was completely unnecessary, and, more importantly, it failed to disclose what it was she saw that day.

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Of course, the apology makes perfect sense if it can be monetized and turn a meltdown into a masterclass in marketing.

According to DailyMail.com, “The coordinated relaunch, ripe for monetization – which she has activated across her profiles – comes four days after extended bodycam footage of her being escorted through the airport by law enforcement.”

“Gomas coordinated her post on Twitter with the relaunch of her Instagram page and YouTube channel. She also launched her webpage that tells people ‘coming soon,'” the outlet reports. “All posts except one on her Instagram page were posted inside of the last month, or edited inside of the last week. She has also chosen to follow just 16 specific accounts so far on her Twitter profile, which include uber successful podcasters like Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson and Lex Fridman, as well as TMZ and Barstool Sports.”

Even with all that effort, questions about the “real” Tiffany Gomas remain.

A post on X from a now-locked account that claims to be the real Tiffany Gomas stated, “I’m sorry but that’s obviously not me, I haven’t come out with any statement as of now. @X do you allow parody accounts even when they are claiming to be someone they are not?”

“The (possibly) real Tiffany Gomas claims this is not the (possibly) real Tiffany Gomas. Or is it indeed the real Tiffany Gomas and the one claiming it’s a fake is the one that’s not real?” asked former Utah candidate for senator, Sam Parker. “One of these mf’s is not real. #TMFINR Or is this 4D viral marketing?”

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