Yes, I must admit, on one of my exploits through the TSA gauntlet in unconstitutional land, the TSA found something dangerous with this stupid exercise -- my temper.
BTW since this original thread, I have had a couple more similar experiences - all departing from ORD, and all with the same luggage/contents used elsewhere with no issues. I think it's the late flight I typically take, with some trainees or something on TSA.
--LG