Many travelers heading home for the holidays this week already had to contend with #Strikesgiving protests at LAX and mechanical failures that closed Penn Station. Those flying home this weekend can anticipate a second trip though the TSA checkpoint, and no, the experience hasn’t gotten any less invasive, if these tweets are any indication.
Just got the pat down by tsa. This is the life. #sike
— ken (@catlover3hunna) November 25, 2012
Just a pat down? TSA must be hiring fewer sex offenders. RT @JustCindeh I got the *pat down* at the airport today.
First time.— My name is Darryl ? (@XanxiuZ) November 24, 2012
In Detroit. Got held up and harassed by tsa. They even patted me down! They were nasty and rude and kept me there for four hours.
— Jake Lyons (@Jake_Lyons) November 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/annafabryy/status/272441185803595776
TSA just got to second base with me
— Maddie Payne (@fuckyeahsharky) November 24, 2012
I can't believe the TSA held me & my 86yr old grandmother for 1/2 hour bc they found "suspicious materials" on her clothing. #fail
— Brett Russell (@brettru55ell) November 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/DorredaExplorer/status/272476022694346754
https://twitter.com/rae_blackout/status/272453384550899712
I was considered a high threat to TSA because the top I was wearing had metallic threads. Major touchy feely pat down ?
— Brittany Mehciz (@bmehciz) November 24, 2012
Most of you were asleep. But I feel the need to repost. At about 5:30 this morning, my hair and my ASS were tagged for TSA pat down. Like…
— Queefer Sutherland (@TheBaequarian) November 25, 2012
https://twitter.com/jsarez/status/272490482075062272
Thorough TSA massage @ SFO. A bit short. They should provide tables to lay down on + the guy refused the tip 😉
— Mark Finnern (@finnern) November 24, 2012
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https://twitter.com/KristineCSI/status/272483993717460992
Your buns are a prime target for a TSA pat-down.
https://twitter.com/Tall_Caroline/status/272449254742708226
TSA just squeezed my bun. (the one on the top of my head) (@ Honolulu International Airport- Security Check Point) http://t.co/fIaF0Xus
— Alexandria Hoff (@AlexandriaHoff) November 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/blondeee14/status/272445879871483904
TSA loves to mess up my hair! Yes once again? cc: @GPlatinum lol
— Ivy Elizabeth Sims (@ivymakeup) November 25, 2012
https://twitter.com/obaa_boni/status/272514086607151104
"@lindseygetagrip: TSA had to pat down my hair bun. I'm actually honored." because they know it's full of secrets
— alliegator. (@allie_egerer) November 24, 2012
Secrets? Oh, there are no secrets when you’re in line at the airport.
https://twitter.com/sylvankathryn/status/272475708301926400
https://twitter.com/czachos/status/272490776099958784
So, just what is being smuggled onto commercial airlines this holiday season?
Accidentally had a wine opener in my carry on.. TSA didn't like that #causingproblems
— Kasey Darling (@KaseyKDarling) November 25, 2012
https://twitter.com/MacSimonson/status/272451075594928128
For a second I thought TSA wasn't gonna let me on the plane with my spiked doc martens..
— angsty anna (@noturnanners) November 25, 2012
Me and TSA get into it every flight. EVERY FLIGHT….. "Sir your Jewelery looks like weapons"….
— Trinidad Jame$ (@Trinidadjamesgg) November 23, 2012
The TSA agents in Albuquerque had no trouble identifying a stack of tortillas in my bag. It totally baffled them at LaGuardia. #handsearch
— Charles R. Kaiser (@ckaiserca) November 25, 2012
They caught me smuggling a wallet thru. Another air disaster averted. (@ TSA Security Checkpoint) http://t.co/HVxybAsq
— Yellojkt (@yellojkt) November 24, 2012
Fuck the TSA for taking my Victoria's Secret spray away #YOUSUCK
— Brooke Schelstraete (@_bschelstraete) November 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/bennygoldman/status/272468688798638080
While many are packing less these days to avoid baggage fees, some are reporting their bags feel just a bit lighter after landing.
@BrianRoss Had two cameras and a baby monitor "disappear" from a bag inspected by TSA @BostonLogan today. Sent in claim. #soupset
— Jennie Purtell (@jenniepurtell) November 25, 2012
@BuzzFeedAndrew I got an @nra keychain, and the jerks at TSA took it away from me. I will never forgive them! @maryclimer
— Amelia (@AmeliaHammy) November 25, 2012
Dear United baggage service man or woman, i hope you're enjoying my Scotty Cameron!! seriously need to start locking luggage.
— Sydnee Michaels (@SydneeMichaels) November 24, 2012
@SydneeMichaels Sorry :Could have been TSA. They rifle through my travel bag everytime! Ready to be violated again Tues on Stage III trip.
— Ken Warren (@5yearvolunteer) November 25, 2012
https://twitter.com/PutYouOnTrial/status/272460043247558657
Doesn’t anyone have any love for the TSA? If they do, it’s not enough to motivate them to tweet about it.
https://twitter.com/saulblum/status/272479591900258304
https://twitter.com/EBrowningBosley/status/272451412309446657
"I just caught a terrorist!"…. said no TSA agent ever.
— ((( Segen ))) (@StatistSmacker) November 24, 2012
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