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Jokes
I was just at security today. I noticed one of the monitors saying something about no jokes at security. It seems to me that TSA should ban itself--it's a joke at security!
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Concur. You should have pointed that out to the screening manager.
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Originally Posted by Spiff
Concur. You should have pointed that out to the screening manager.
"Mr. Screening Manager, the sign says 'no jokes' but I see jokes all around me. Did you intend to ban laughs instead?" |
This is a clear violation of the 1st Amendment, very much unlike yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater (which is the example everyone wants to use to defend this silliness).
You should expect to be in trouble if you make a serious statement, like "I have a bomb in my luggage!" but clearly joking, saying, "It's not like I have a bomb, after all," or "What do you think that is? A bomb?" should not cause the reactions it does. |
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Originally Posted by Bart
Why would anyone want to make any comments about guns, bombs, knives or other weapons at a security checkpoint? Would you "joke" with a police officer at a routine traffic stop about a gun, bomb, knife or other weapon?
Sounds to me that some folks are just naturally bitter and look for any excuse to antagonize security screeners. Like I said, there are jokes all over the place. You just have to learn not to laugh. |
For years I've seen signs warning against making gun or bomb related jokes at security checkpoints, well before TSA.
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Originally Posted by etch5895
For years I've seen signs warning against making gun or bomb related jokes at security checkpoints, well before TSA.
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Originally Posted by Loren Pechtel
...no jokes at security.
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I've heard bomb commentary (including "bomb" jokes) at the airport, but the TSA couldn't understand the language.
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Originally Posted by redbeard911
So these three TSA agents walk into a bar...
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TSA = Thousands Standing Around.
Oh, and don't call out HI! to your buddy Jack who is across the terminal. :D |
Originally Posted by Spiff
Originally Posted by etch5895
For years I've seen signs warning against making gun or bomb related jokes at security checkpoints, well before TSA.
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Originally Posted by Bart
Why would anyone want to make any comments about guns, bombs, knives or other weapons at a security checkpoint? Would you "joke" with a police officer at a routine traffic stop about a gun, bomb, knife or other weapon?
Sounds to me that some folks are just naturally bitter and look for any excuse to antagonize security screeners. I have never had an adverse reaction to it and it makes the experience more pleasant for both them and me. What makes TSA so sensitive to this? |
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