TSA agents asking for your name?
 

Hi folks,
New here, please excuse me if I break any "rules" while I'm learning.

I have had several encounters at my home airport (DFW) whereby the agent in the security line takes the boarding pass and ID and then asks "what is your name?"

Does anyone know what this is all about. I've been tempted to say "Read it yourself in black and white". And it's not just one aget. This morning they were doing it in both lines to all passengers and it has happened to me in the past. Any info is appreciated.

Thanks...

Just looking for the big catch. Feel free to tell them, "Just what it says on the license." When they say, "No, I need you to tell me," ask them if they are having trouble reading.

Mike

Instead of asking them if they are having trouble reading, I'd suggest using the "Am I free to go now?" question. Ask it, and then keep repeating it if they decide to play BDO. Or, just start reciting the Fifth Amendment to them.

Nobody can be compelled to answer questions from these government clowns, and they know that.

A random guy in CLT likes to make up questions like "age?" or "where were you born?" and I always file complaints to the TSA and airport after that. It's usually a random TDC, not all TDCs.

I ignore them. If necessary, simply take the ID and BP out of the clerk's hands and continue.

Yup ^ but you could have fun with the TSO...

TSO: What's your name?

What's my name. Wait a minute.....It's on the tip of tongue.....Just give me a second and I'll get it.

What's my name. Wait a minute.....It's on the tip of tongue.....Just give me a second and I'll get it.......Darn, I can't remember.....Can you show me my i/d in your hand for a hint?

Or you can simply make up a name...

John Smith
Irving Schwartz
<made up name>
<made up name>
And my favorite......Richard Hurtz ;)

Albert Kaida
Johnny P. Yerpants
Greg Van Waspish

The fun never ends when you fly! ;)

I think my reaction would be:

"Are you writing a book? Make it a mystery novel."

Don't forget about Terry Wrist

:D lol

Seymour Butts ;)
Ivy Drip

Very appropriate for TSA:

BEN DOVER

If you have a good foreign accent, maybe go for "Sorry, no English"

But to do it right, it would be Benjamin Dover ;)

+1;)

"Give me a hint, I really can't remember which ID I used for this trip" :D