Originally Posted by cynicAAl

In the pre-PreCheck days, I was getting my opt-out pat down.

TSA: did you remove everything from your pockets ?
me: yes
TSA gives my front the back of the hands swipe, then focuses on something on my left front, near the pocket and starts feeling it with his fingers. Says "are you sure there's nothing in your pocket ?"
me: yes
TSA (still fondling the object with his fingers): "then what's this ?"
me: that's my dick
TSA: you don't have to be rude.
me: I'm not the one who grabs dicks for a living
TSA: you're clear, have a good trip.

We can debate whether a barrier of denim and nitrile glove constitute "direct" contact, but it was definitely overt, conducted in front of anyone who cared to watch.