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The TSA Confiscated Some Crazy, CRAZY Stuff So Far This Year (VIDEO)
Um, I think I might owe the TSA an apology. Seriously, I know I've expressed my fair share of sarcastic disapproval regarding airport security policies and practices, but yikes! Considering some of the mind-bogglingly inappropriate for air travel (or possibly any travel) items passengers attempt to bring on board, well, I guess I can't really blame screeners for being a little paranoid every now and then.
Yes, the TSA just released its list of the most unusual items confiscated (so far) this year, and, uh, really?! What is WRONG with people? I mean, if nail clippers are a no-go, what the hell makes you think hiding gun parts in teddy bears or hiding your gun in a potted plant is going to fool anybody? (Seriously, somebody really tried to do both of those things.)
And it gets better! Trust me. I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried. Here are the 8 CRAZIEST things some CRAZY people tried to bring on airplanes (so far) this year:
1. Bear mace in a sock What, is that like soap on a rope or something? Does everybody carry their bear mace in a sock?
2. A knife mounted on a walker Now that's one badass granny!
3. A gun in a hollowed-out book "Hey man, I used to hide my weed in here and my parents never figured it out!"
4. Eels I don't even want to know.
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5. Venomous snakes (dead) Snakes on a muthaf*ckin' plane! I smell a sequel!
6. A chainsaw (with a full tank of gas) Because what good is a chainsaw with an empty fuel tank?
7. A grenade launcher I can only assume that this super-subtle traveler was also wearing a prison jumpsuit and a sign on his back that said "I like to blow sh*t up."
8. A chastity belt And yes, the person was wearing the chastity belt at the time. (Technically, this one wasn't confiscated. But that whole metal detector thing was quite a scene.)
And so, in conclusion: Sorreeee, TSA.
Which of these unusual items surprises you the most?
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parentalrights1
None surprise me. I have quite a few family members who are TSA. Alot of the media hype is pretty exaggerated and there are tons of messed up things people try to bring.
My favorite is the fact that there is a no liquid rule, and people have tried to claim that water and perfume are not liquids.
AllisonWD
I know a lot of people dislike the TSA but I mean, this is why we have them. I really think it depends on the airport. For instance, O'hare is SO AWFUL and just a giant cluster f- while Logan International is AMAZING and super easy. Also, there are rules and guidlines all over the internet and the airline's website. If people would just follow the rules there wouldn't be any problems.
Bill Fisher
CraftyJenna
Huh, all things that could be and were caught because of metal dectectors not invasive body scanners. Go figure. Also- the snakes wern't confiscated, just checked out and photographed. they were scientific specimins in checked baggage.
thatkidsmomkms
None of them surprise me. When I was trying to board a plane at Albuquerque, I got pulled away by TSA. They put my carry on bag into a shielded box, and used swabs on long sticks to dig around inside it. Then a few minutes later he (with another half dozen standing behind me ready to grab me I guess) used some forceps like things to gingerly retrieve an item from my bag....... A small can of V8!!!!! Yep, veggie juice! He transferred it to another box and opened it through a screen. It didn't explode. He wouldn't even let me drink it, and then he made me hand over my 20 ounce Diet Dr Pepper, even though I bought it inside the airport!! I almost missed my plane over a can of V8.
AdrianzStar
Am I the only one that thinks the chastity belt was awesome?... I mean seriously. I would have liked to see that whole shenanigan go down. I see the point of the TSA... Some of them are super awesome, and some of them are glorified mall cops who have an ego problem. I just feel bad for that one BFing mom who they hassled when she handed them the TSA rules on how to properly check breastmilk (without putting them through the scanner)