Sucking CO2

Dear Andy: When the oxygen masks drop in the airplane, should I help my child first, or put my mask on first? – Doug in New Jersey

Dear Doug: Definitely put your mask on first. If you don’t, while you’re sucking CO2 and fighting consciousness struggling to put the mask on your kid, the stewardess will sign you up for one of those damn frequent flyer bonus miles credit cards that charges you $75 a year and gives you discounts at the Motel 6 in Fargo. I say no. Put your mask on first and save the $75.