Is The TSA Humourless? There’s evidence to the contrary

A week ago Peter Shankman an entrepreneur & social media professional (who I really think of more as a life coach for corporations) made a comment to his 90,000+ followers on Twitter that summed up the feelings of many people regarding the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Peter quipped:

“Your TSA. Providing the complete illusion of security as humorless theater since 2001.”

While I won’t nitpick that the TSA wasn’t completely phased in to handle airport security within the United Stated until 19-November-2002 and I won’t take this moment to debate the pros and cons of the TSA’s procedures … but I have to challenge the ‘humourless’ sentiments.

Sure you might not see much humour on the front lines, but for those who have downloaded the TSA’s iPhone App, My TSA, which I reviewed as my iPhone App of the here HERE, or used the TSA’s mobile site (TSA.gov/mobile), there is humour hidden beneath the surface.

If you search the App or Mobile Site under the “Can I Bring” section, type in “Light Saber.”

Yes …Light Saber, as in the weapon of choice by both Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader and you might be surprised by what pops up.

Oh … and if you happen to want to bring a Light Saber onto your flight as carry on, there’s an App for that, which by the way I also reviewed as an iPhone App of the Week HERE).

Below is a screen shot of Light Saber from the My TSA iPhone App.

Happy Flying!

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8 Responses to “Is The TSA Humourless? There’s evidence to the contrary”

  1. jason

    October 31st, 2010

    At least they understand that kids like these toys.

  2. Jedi Starkiller

    November 1st, 2010

    Not just kids like lightsaber. I can attest that I brought my duel wielding sabers onto the plane without incident from Sith Lords or TSA.

  3. at&t customers

    November 1st, 2010

    Look in the upper-left corner… One bar of service with AT&T… not a surprise!

  4. Charles

    November 1st, 2010

    Funny comment about at&t but as for light sabors they are not real yet? Someone needs to get busy on this one.

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  6. Michelle

    November 1st, 2010

    lol. at&t isn’t the best, especially in college i’d get about 1 of 10 calls with their service.

    One day the lightsaber will be around….

  7. NDSU

    November 1st, 2010

    One of my classmates while going through security at the Orlando Airport asked the TSA agent if he needed to “Check These Guns” as he’s flexing his muscles. The TSA agent with out flinching said “We don’t check pistols!”

    HA!

  8. Jordan

    November 2nd, 2010

    Sadly… because they really would like to add one more thing to the list of things to harrass you for.

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