One of my prized purchases at Shore Leave 28 today was a button that reads:
Every time I take my shoes off in airport security, I give thanks Richard Reid wasn't known as the underwear bomber.
I am giving very serious consideration to wearing it through security tomorrow evening for the flight back to Cow Hampshire... any thoughts?
Update: after that idiot in Houston, I ended up putting the button in my checked baggage. It just goes to prove that it's always one idiot who ruins it for everyone...
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Considering the word bomb o... (Below threshold)1. Posted by jpm100 | July 9, 2006 8:18 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Considering the word bomb or bomber in any context will probably get you extra special attention, I wouldn't do it myself. But I'm shy.
1. Posted by jpm100 | July 9, 2006 8:18 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 20:18
2. Posted by Cpl M | July 9, 2006 8:22 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
jpm100 has a good point. Not to mention they might view the sharp pin portion as a weapon. But who knows. I would wear it, so don't hold back. But then again, I'm a rebel.
2. Posted by Cpl M | July 9, 2006 8:22 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 20:22
3. Posted by Cpl M | July 9, 2006 8:24 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
And I'm highly disappointed by the lack of gagh on the Klingon Feast menus. Did you attend the feast, Jay?
3. Posted by Cpl M | July 9, 2006 8:24 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 20:24
4. Posted by epador | July 9, 2006 8:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
As your mother would undoubtedly advise you, make sure your underwear is clean and doesn't have any holes in it. Or clever sayings or pictures. Or cute little designs...
4. Posted by epador | July 9, 2006 8:30 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 20:30
5. Posted by Cindermutha | July 9, 2006 8:40 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I would... and then I would hope the person screening me has a sense of humor.
5. Posted by Cindermutha | July 9, 2006 8:40 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 20:40
6. Posted by Stephen Macklin | July 9, 2006 8:50 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sure. Go ahead. Kevin and Paul will cover your bail, or at least start a collection.
6. Posted by Stephen Macklin | July 9, 2006 8:50 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 20:50
7. Posted by GarandFan | July 9, 2006 9:09 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Warning, Will Robinson, Warning! The TSA does not hire people who have a sense of humor!
7. Posted by GarandFan | July 9, 2006 9:09 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 21:09
8. Posted by slinkybender | July 9, 2006 9:10 PM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
I say go for it.
But then I'm a sucker for cavity searches.
8. Posted by slinkybender | July 9, 2006 9:10 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 21:10
9. Posted by twolaneflash | July 9, 2006 9:20 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Do NOT wear the pin anywhere near an airport. There is no sense of humor when it comes to security screening. Would not like to see you subjected to the consequences.
9. Posted by twolaneflash | July 9, 2006 9:20 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 21:20
10. Posted by kathie | July 9, 2006 9:40 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Maybe you shouldn't wear it, but it sure is good!!!!!!
10. Posted by kathie | July 9, 2006 9:40 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 21:40
11. Posted by cate s. | July 9, 2006 10:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I like the button but don't think it's a good idea to wear it. You could make the evening news though but not sure if it's worth the risk. Not only do TSA people have no sense of humour they also aren't helpful. I traveled to Fort Hood from Hawaii before seeing my hubby off to Iraq and having one disabled child and an 18 month old in a double stroller wasn't fun. What was even less fun is that there was no help for me taking apart the stroller, going thru security myself and then taking each child by myself. Then they told me my daughter had to walk by herself since she was 3 and I told them good luck, she can't walk. After a few minutes they finally let me carry her thru.
Don't risk the fools at TSA. Not worth it!
11. Posted by cate s. | July 9, 2006 10:31 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 22:31
12. Posted by ablur | July 9, 2006 11:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Love the button.
There right, they have no sense of humor. Why waste hours of your time explaining what a joke is.
12. Posted by ablur | July 9, 2006 11:03 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 23:03
13. Posted by Scrapiron | July 9, 2006 11:59 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Wear it proudly and in plain sight.
13. Posted by Scrapiron | July 9, 2006 11:59 PM |
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Posted on July 9, 2006 23:59
14. Posted by Peter F. | July 10, 2006 12:16 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
They'll never notice. Guarantee it. TSA agent reactions: "Richard who...?"
14. Posted by Peter F. | July 10, 2006 12:16 AM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 00:16
15. Posted by ozone64 | July 10, 2006 10:00 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I went through airport security in New Orleans on Friday. I carried a small rock with me for good luck and left it in my pocket. They flagged me for an extra pat-down and when I told the TSA officer what I had in my pocket, he said, "I thought you were just glad to see me." It is good that people in that position can have a sense of humor. Made the rest of my trip enjoyable.
15. Posted by ozone64 | July 10, 2006 10:00 AM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 10:00
16. Posted by kbiel | July 10, 2006 1:26 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
My only suggestion is that if you do decide to where it, be sure to bring your own vaseline.
16. Posted by kbiel | July 10, 2006 1:26 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 13:26
17. Posted by kbiel | July 10, 2006 1:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Gah, where = wear.
17. Posted by kbiel | July 10, 2006 1:31 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 13:31
18. Posted by Chuck@PodunkOutpost | July 10, 2006 5:43 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Remember what we were told:
"To professionalize we must federalize."
Thanks a pantload, Tommy...
18. Posted by Chuck@PodunkOutpost | July 10, 2006 5:43 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 17:43
19. Posted by Chuck@PodunkOutpost | July 10, 2006 5:45 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Does anyone think that there is any chance for improvement now that Mineta is gone?
19. Posted by Chuck@PodunkOutpost | July 10, 2006 5:45 PM |
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Posted on July 10, 2006 17:45