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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 2:05 pm
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Can't forget some others that have originated on FT (feel free to alphabatize):

Airline Revenue Protectors: TSO's tasked for matching ID to boarding passes.

Barker: A TSO that's constantly yelling instructions

Carnival (general): Refers to any common object that TSA deems needs additional inspection, usually unwarranted. Aside from the common shoe carnival, liquid/water, wallet, and umbrella carnivals have been reported.

Dumpster: Particularly problematic TSA checkpoints, usually the nickname for EWR Terminal A. Could also apply well to experiences at DFW.

Kippie bag: The magical plastic bag that turns exploding liquids into inert substances.

Moat dragon: The TSO standing at the WTMD.

Shoe carnival: Term introduced by Spiff referring to the practice of requiring shoes to removal prior to going thru the WTMD.

Skeletor: Nickname for Michael Chertoff as some think he looks like Skeletor, the arch enemy to He-Man. See picture for comparison.

Spiff: Most outspoken TSA disparager on FT.

Spokeshole: TSA PR people tasked with spin and propaganda.

SSSS: The haraSSSSment flag found on boarding passes letting you know that you won the secondary lottery. May or may not be printed as a retaliatory measure.

TLA: Three Letter Acronym. Government entities, including TSA, are in love with them.

ETLA: Extended Three Letter Acronyms. Government entities love these as well. Used when a TLA just isn't enough.

TSAhole: A particularly abusive TSO

That's all I can think of for now.

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