Veteran Ghanaian actor Joe Shortingo has left netizens amused after sharing a lighthearted experience he had while onboard an Emirates flight.

In a video he recorded during the trip, the actor narrated how a flight attendant mistook him for a child because of his stature and treated him accordingly.

According to him, the attendant approached him with items usually reserved for children, including crayons, books, and toys, after failing to notice any child seated nearby.

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Recounting the moment, he said, “I’m in the Emirates now, and the flight attendant didn’t see anyone aside from me to hand over these things to. She thought I was a child because of my stature, and she gave me crayons, books, and toys that children play with.”

He also shared that the attendant told him she would gladly bring him more items if he wished, including toy cars and other playthings to keep him entertained throughout the flight.

According to him, the attendant was very kind and attentive, completely unaware that she was dealing with an adult.

“She added that I should call her whenever I need something, and she would gladly provide it. If I want a toy car and motor to play with, she will bring them,” he added.

Veteran Ghanaian actor Joe Shortingo was mistakenly treated as a child during a recent trip on Emirates, after a flight attendant served him crayons, children’s books and other play items, apparently judging by his stature rather than his age. pic.twitter.com/72f9tgAmEn

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