Originally Posted by
BubbaLoop
What it is about: Security theater
Why they are doing it: Because they can
Next time, just say "no thank you".
And welcome to FlyerTalk!
Could not have said it better myself.. As noted, just refuse and walk away.
Originally Posted by
chollie
It would be kind of funny if they did it to a hyper-hysterical silly person.
TSA: "Ma'am, I need to test your drink."
She: "What for? I just bought it at Starbucks. (voice rising). Is something wrong with my drink?"
TSA: "No Ma'am, just an abundance of caution, if you want to fly today, I need to test your drink for explosive substances."
She: (screams, jumps up, throws drink, starts screaming louder): "OMG! OMG! There's a bomb in my drink! OMG! We're all going to die!"
I'd love to see the reaction from the clerk!
