Originally Posted by
saizai
So… how many of you have heard that line, under what circumstances / plausibility, and with what result?
Not that I expect TSA to do this; then they wouldn't get to lie to you.
Is this actually a problem? Unless...
You are late for your flight. In which case, your problem not theirs. Or...
You are trying to take something through security that you shouldn't. In which case, good for them. Well spotted.
It's 5 minutes of your time - smile at them and cooperate. They may even smile back.