Public reactions to the lower level of double-decker seating illustrate human psychological responses to vulnerability. The nickname "fart zone" reflects aversions to proximity to bodily functions. The lower passenger's head position next to the upper passenger's rear creates discomfort. This design instigates power dynamics, with the upper-level occupant assuming a position of dominance, leading to feelings of inferiority for those below. This results in social claustrophobia, as bottom-level passengers feel trapped not just physically, but socially, by their proximity to others.
Critics instantly dubbed the lower level the "fart zone," highlighting a psychological response to perceived vulnerability and proximity to bodily functions.
The double-decker design creates an uncomfortable power dynamic that mirrors social hierarchies, as the person on top has the "upper hand".
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