TSA introduces the Laptop for Magic Wand exchange program
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OhioStatePilot
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Well they're just putting their best forward in the media these days, aren't they?
Well they're just putting their best forward in the media these days, aren't they?
SpiraMirabilis
Possible Subversive
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Question: Why did he return the wand? I would have said 'Unless I get my laptop back or $2,500 to replace it it is going on my coffee table as a conversation piece.'
Question: Why did he return the wand? I would have said 'Unless I get my laptop back or $2,500 to replace it it is going on my coffee table as a conversation piece.'
ATC RET 2003
No More Vectors
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I was thinking he ought to keep the wand, too. However, if he had refused to return it I'm sure "they" would have found several ways to make his life more miserable that they already have.
I was thinking he ought to keep the wand, too. However, if he had refused to return it I'm sure "they" would have found several ways to make his life more miserable that they already have.
Mike H
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I wonder how the conversation went on the Orlando end
TSA Tard: Uh , Boss... I, uhm, kind of lost my wand
TSA Boss: Your what???
TSA Tard: My wand. You know, the thingie we pretend to find explosives with?
TSA Boss: Great! Out [f-bomb]ing standing! Do you know what the media will do with that if they ever find out? Do you? Thay'll make fun of us, that's what. Do you have any idea how much trouble you've caused?
TSA Tard: Yeah, I guess I [f-bomb]ed up. But I got a SCHWEEEEEEET laptop out of the deal!
TSA Boss: Well, you'd better go down to the supply room and get a new wand. And bring me back some aspirin, I've got a headache
~Ring... Rinnnnnggg~ Hello? You did? Where? Oh, New York, eh? Do you suppose you could FedEx it back down here? Thanks! ~click~
HEY, TARD... wait a minute. Tragedy averted, they found your wand. No need to get a new one just yet. Oh, and cancel that aspirin!
I wonder how the conversation went on the Orlando end
TSA Tard: Uh , Boss... I, uhm, kind of lost my wand
TSA Boss: Your what???
TSA Tard: My wand. You know, the thingie we pretend to find explosives with?
TSA Boss: Great! Out [f-bomb]ing standing! Do you know what the media will do with that if they ever find out? Do you? Thay'll make fun of us, that's what. Do you have any idea how much trouble you've caused?
TSA Tard: Yeah, I guess I [f-bomb]ed up. But I got a SCHWEEEEEEET laptop out of the deal!
TSA Boss: Well, you'd better go down to the supply room and get a new wand. And bring me back some aspirin, I've got a headache
~Ring... Rinnnnnggg~ Hello? You did? Where? Oh, New York, eh? Do you suppose you could FedEx it back down here? Thanks! ~click~
HEY, TARD... wait a minute. Tragedy averted, they found your wand. No need to get a new one just yet. Oh, and cancel that aspirin!
Bandit_Driver
Gold Member
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The amount of crap that goes on behind the scenes at airports never ceases amaze me.
It would have been a darn shame if he misplaced the wand.
The amount of crap that goes on behind the scenes at airports never ceases amaze me.
It would have been a darn shame if he misplaced the wand.
Bernoulli Fan
Controller
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I started one on my profile on a social networking site. It may not cause any changes in the TSA, but at least it will hopefully cause my non-aviation friends to despise the Administration as much as I do.
It is a long list; you're right about that.
I started one on my profile on a social networking site. It may not cause any changes in the TSA, but at least it will hopefully cause my non-aviation friends to despise the Administration as much as I do.
It is a long list; you're right about that.
KLB
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Knowing TSA, they'd probably just hire to same people again.
Knowing TSA, they'd probably just hire to same people again.
scooter2525
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http://www.gearfuse.com/try-boarding-an-airplane-with-this-comb/
http://www.gearfuse.com/try-boarding-an-airplane-with-this-comb/
amjon
Pilot and A Half (for now
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Years ago (before 9/11), I was dropping my ex-husband off at the airport and was going through security with him (when they actually let you go through without having a ticket). He had a keychain with a TINY model of a gun on it. They refused to let him take his keys through. Literally, the "gun" was about 1/4" (if that) with no holes whatsoever. I told them I would pick it up on my way out. They were okay with that. I thought it was ridiculous. Really, if the thing could even hold a bullet, it would be so small you wouldn't even feel it if it hit you.
ETAV8R
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Post it up here on JC...lets get this thing rolling!
kellwolf
Piece of Trash
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I had TSA give me the run around going to work as a ramper at MCO one day. I had a "bin pin" clipped to me bag. Ramp rats will know what I'm talking about. It's an "L shaped" piece of metal, essentially, that slides through two holes in the bin door of a 737. If the latch fails on the door, the bin pin keeps the door from cracking you in the skull. It's a required piece of equipment for rampers, but it's metal and is shaped like a gun. Oh, and it's about 3-4 INCHES. They were talking about confiscating it. I told them "Fine. But you're calling my supervisor to let them know why I can't do my job since I don't have the required equipment I've been bringing through this checkpoint for 2 years. Oh, and my buddy that's getting on the tram right now? He's got one, too."
I had TSA give me the run around going to work as a ramper at MCO one day. I had a "bin pin" clipped to me bag. Ramp rats will know what I'm talking about. It's an "L shaped" piece of metal, essentially, that slides through two holes in the bin door of a 737. If the latch fails on the door, the bin pin keeps the door from cracking you in the skull. It's a required piece of equipment for rampers, but it's metal and is shaped like a gun. Oh, and it's about 3-4 INCHES. They were talking about confiscating it. I told them "Fine. But you're calling my supervisor to let them know why I can't do my job since I don't have the required equipment I've been bringing through this checkpoint for 2 years. Oh, and my buddy that's getting on the tram right now? He's got one, too."