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Old Oct 21, 2010, 10:05 am
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flapping arms
 
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Originally Posted by slcpunk
I usually avoid the nude-o-scope but last month somehow ended up in the fateful lane with no chance of escape. Was considering requesting a pat-down but the line was long, I was running late etc. I step through the scanner and the TSO says into her radio, very professionally, "BLING". I look at her quizzically. She smiled and said that sequins on my shirt would distort the scanner image.
Ladies and gentlement, I think we have a winner for the NoS Opt-Out Awareness program give-away: Rhinestone garments that go from the collarbone to mid-thigh. (OTTOMH, I think this is a hauberk?)

ETA: A hauberk has sleeves. A haubergeon is normally sleeveless and shorter.

Last edited by flapping arms; Oct 21, 2010 at 10:07 am Reason: Found the word
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