Former Disney star reveals her ‘genius hack’ for cooling down on delayed flight

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Former Disney Channel star Leigh-Allyn Baker posted a video recently showing how shesoaked her feetin two cups halfway filled with ice while stuck on a delayed airplane — prompting numerous reactions, including many positive ones.

Best known for playing Amy Duncan on Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie,” Baker shared the video after her flight sat on the runway for roughly two hours with apparently little air conditioning.

“SOS.Stuck on a plane, sitting on the runway, for TWO HOURS,” Baker wrote in the video’s caption.

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“Almost no A/C!Thisand menopauseare NOT a good combination,” she also wrote.

“So I decided to pretend it was just a day to dip my toes in the pool to cool off.This is survival, guys.Don’t judge.”

Leigh-Allyn Baker standing at the I Can Only Imagine 2 premiere in Nashville

Actress Leigh-Allyn Baker stirred debate recently after showing herself soaking her feet in two cups of ice.(Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Lionsgate)

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“I’ve filmed enough Christmas movies in the middle of summer, wearing heavy Christmas sweaters to know that the best way to cool off is to put ice on your wrists, or the back of your neck, but where’s the fun in that?” she said.

“My feet were on fire,” Baker said.“And imagining a day at a tiny pool seemed nice … and hilarious.”

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Rather than complain about the situation, Baker said she decided to have some fun with it.

“I could whine and complain about it, or I could get creative, make light of the situation andspread some laughter,” she said.

Leigh-Allyn Baker standing at the World Premiere of A Week Away in Franklin, Tennessee

Baker, pictured, said she learned long ago that ice can be an effective way to cool down while filming Christmas movies during the summer months.(Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Angel)

Baker also said she believes the post resonated with many followers because it showed an imperfect moment.

“I believe the world is craving authenticity,” she said.“Imperfection is refreshing in a social media climate that just pushes perfect lives and perfect moments.”

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She added that fellow passengers in her row found her stunt amusing.

“My row mates couldn’t stop laughing,” Baker said.

The clip quickly drew mixed reactions online, with some viewers calling the move creative and relatable.Others said they felt it was unsanitary.

After posting the video, Baker clarified in the comments section that her feet had not touched theairplane floor.

“For the record … my feet never touched the airplane floor,” she wrote in the comments section.“They went straight from my shoes to the pool.”

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Interior of an aeroplane cabin showing rows of seats down the aisle

Travel experts say travelers should be mindful of how their actions affect those around them, particularly in crowded or confined spaces.(iStock)

“As in every public space, we all have a responsibility to be aware of our surroundings and show respect for those standing, walking, or seated around us,” Gottsman said.

She added that airplanes can already bestressful environments for both passengersand crew members.

“Using drinking cups as a spa treatment on a flight is simply asking for negative feedback,” Gottsman said.

Many social media users disagreed with that — calling the move “brilliant” and “creative.”