Imagine settling in for a 29-hour journey — and a baby begins to scream before takeoff… and never stops. That was the reality for New Zealand musician Henry Beasley, who endured every piercing cry on his marathon trip to Germany.
Sitting just a few rows away, Henry tried to keep his sense of humor. “Strong start,” he joked in his first video, as the shrieks echoed through the cabin. Hours later, his sarcasm faded into exhaustion. “The kid’s got some lungs,” he said, wincing, “great projection.” By the end, with a weary smile and dark cabin behind him, he concluded: “Stellar performance. Incredible stamina. 10/10.”
His video went viral — not just for the screams, but for what it revealed about travel, patience, and parenting. Some viewers sympathized deeply: “Been there. Trust me, the parents are suffering more than anyone,” one mother wrote. Others weren’t as forgiving, calling for child-free flights.
It’s a moment every traveler dreads — and every parent fears. Because sometimes, what tests us most at 35,000 feet isn’t turbulence… it’s being reminded that not everything — or everyone — can be quieted.
