Lifestyle

18 Awkward Encounters That Show Us Why Airport Security Is the Absolute Worst

LifestylePublished Dec 18, 2018
By CafeMom Contributor
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There's no question that TSA agents are at least TRYING to make flying safer for all of us. Whether or not they succeed is a different story.

But there’s also no question that the increased security measures most airports have installed are very intrusive, uncomfortable, and awkward.

And unfortunately, as you’ll see in these pics, there’s nothing to do but sit there and deal with it.

Or take the bus.

This article originally appeared on Twenty Two Words and was republished with permission.

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Pants Down
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Pants Down

"I'm not qualified to speculate, sir. You should see a doctor."

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What a Criminal
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What a Criminal

She's DEFINITELY a terrorist. Put her through the wringer.

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Too Convenient
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Too Convenient

I thought this was a little odd. Then I saw the girls behind her and think that this is either the sexiest airport in the world or staged.

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Embarrassing
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Embarrassing

Thank goodness no one else is watching this...

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Excuse You
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Excuse You

That's the face you make when a stranger touches you in a very awkward place.

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Done
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Done

That kid's so over it.

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Massage
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Massage

MaMaybe he's getting a leg massage?

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Even Celebs Are Subjected
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Even Celebs Are Subjected

You leave Mini-Me alone!

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Shocked
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Shocked

She's got the "Can you believe this crap?" look on her face.

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Undressing
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Undressing

Yeah. She's a threat. Better take her shirt off.

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Full Service
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Full Service

The TSA is full service. They'll take your pants off, but they'll also button you back up.

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Awkward
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Awkward

We all know that recoil from a stranger's touch.

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Questionable
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Questionable

Ugh. Do you REALLY need to see her stomach?

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A Threat
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A Threat

Yeah, this guy's gonna definitely overtake a plane full of passengers and air marshals.

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So. Weird.
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So. Weird.

Somehow, when they do this the weird, sterile, professional way, it seems just as bad.

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A Strange Pat
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A Strange Pat

"Let me just touch your butt, and you'll be on your way. Ok. You're free to go. Have a nice flight."

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Personal Space
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Personal Space

"I'm gonna hit your boobs with my fist. This is all very standard."

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Tickle Tickle
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Tickle Tickle

The face on that TSA guy is one of intense focus. Probably resisting the urge to tickle the other guy.

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