Overnight Briefing & General Reality Check - Jun 6, 2017

The Airlines:

Another day, another problem aboard an airliner.
This time, it was a Delta Air Lines flight on which "an emotional support dog" bit a passenger in the same row, forcing the airlines to be removed from the flight to receive medical attention.
A passenger told Atlanta's FOX-5 News the victim was sitting in the window seat, while the passenger with the "emotional support dog" --which appeared to be a lab mix weighing around 50 pounds-- was in the middle seat. Delta later said Local law enforcement cleared the dog, and the dog and its owner were placed on a later flight and the dog was placed in a kennel for that flight, rather than letting it sit in the owner's lap.
Another passenger told Fox 5 that the crew saw the dog's owner crying after the incident fearing that the dog would be put down as a result.
Possible phoner: Are people using the "emotional support" label to get their pets in places they shouldn't be taken, or let out of a cage or kennel, thanks to the loophole?
Editor's note: Yes, I like to cuddle my emotional support Black Widow spider when I'm traveling...

Guilty Pleasures:

Want your precious little cupcake to pursue her dream of riding a pony, but simply don't have a fortune to spend? Fear not --the hottest new sport in Finland is (wait for it...) Hobby Horsing! Yep, Refinery 29 reports young ladies ride a stuffed horse head in traditional equestrian events like dressage and jumping, it's an "approachable DIY community" and one participant loves that girls "can be free" in the female-friendly environment.
The idea is really catching on --one recent competition attracted over 1,000 fans.(Lee)

On, off and way-off-Broadway:

The "Spongebob Squarepants" musical is headed to Broadway. Broadway.com says the show based on the Nickelodeon cartoon begins previews November at the Palace Theater, with opening night set for December 4th. This is the same production as "The Spongebob Musical" which played Chicago's Oriental Theater in 2016 with songs by SARA BAREILLES, CYNDI LAUPER, JOHN LEGEND and other major artists. (Marino)

Fashion Emergency:

McDonald's is releasing its own limited edition hipster fashion line. The fast food behemoth is collaborating with the Japanese clothing brand Beams for a collection of Big Mac-themed t-shirts, hats, tote bags, iPhone cases and pouches. The New York Postsays only 300 of each piece of Golden Arches gear will be available --all priced at 3,900 yen, or $35 each. It all goes on sale Friday on the Japanese e-commerce siteRakuten, which does ship to the U.S. And that's great news if you're also a fan of McDonald's famous special sauce --the fast food fashion debut is timed to celebrate the launch sales of Big Mac Sauce jars in Japan --only $17.10 in U.S. dollars. (Bartha)