I encountered these "strips" this week for the first time. As a result, searched here and found the thread. This "strips test" is about as ridiculous as having to take my wallet out of my pocket and place it on the belt because it is "oversized." Why was the TSA agent looking at my rear in the first place?

Has anyone else ever been through security at BTV, those people are ruthless. Not to mention the ratio of agents/travelers is just absurd. I'm guessing it's due to the proximity to Canada, but still...