2025 Mar 14, 10:09
In a shocking incident at Charlotte Douglas Airport, an accountant named Dustin Miller and his husband Anthony Thorne had a heated airport meltdown, cursing at American Airlines staff and even a wheelchair-bound woman. The couple, who live in Fort Lauderdale, accused the airline of keeping them from their beloved pet dogs, Shelby and Dolly. Miller was seen screaming profanities, while Thorne pleaded with him to think about their "girls." The situation escalated when Miller verbally attacked a woman in a wheelchair, shouting obscenities at her. The reason behind the outburst is still unknown. The couple's social media revealed that Shelby and Dolly are not human children, but rather their two pet dogs
There is speculation that the names are inspired by the movie Steel Magnolias, where one character is named Shelby and Dolly Parton plays Truvy Jones. Miller did not hesitate to draw attention to their dispute, addressing the baffled crowds in the airport lounge. As the chaos unfolded, Thorne repeatedly reminded Miller about their dogs. Just when the situation seemed to be calming down, an inaudible comment from the wheelchair-bound woman set Miller off again, leading him to hurl insults at her. The entire incident was captured on TikTok and has since gained attention
The couple recently celebrated their nine-year wedding anniversary, as revealed on their social media accounts. Their relationship has been described as an entertaining and occasionally chaotic one. The couple resides in a luxurious apartment building in Wilton Manors, a well-known gay neighborhood in Florida. They have a spacious apartment with a large balcony and access to a pool. Prior to his accounting career, Miller managed a Longhorn Steakhouse in North Carolina
People on social media were quick to comment on the couple's obsession with their dogs, poking fun at their antics. Some even compared them to fictional gay couples from popular TV shows. Attempts to reach out to the couple and American Airlines for further comment on the incident have been made, although no response has been received yet.