Comments on: Flying with Toothpaste

By: Nichelle

Nichelle — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:15:08 +0000

I was actually about to ask “why is it titled, ‘Flying with Toothpaste’” until I reached the line, ‘He took out my tube of toothpaste. Isn’t it absolutely crazy the amount of airline security that exists these days, just because of 9/11?

By: Captain Rob

Captain Rob — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:39:46 +0000

Ahoy Geoff,

As you know, there are many quotes about security and freedom/liberty, so I will spare you reading them again.

It is sad what has happened to flying. Soon healthcare will be the same, but this is a topic for a different thread.

Arrr.

Rob

By: Tam I Am

Tam I Am — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:10:28 +0000

Never mind yourself, Geoff, Tom’s of Maine must be seriously bummed out. Next time try Burt’s Bees.

*sigh*

By: Susanne F

Susanne F — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:44:50 +0000

How to make a toothpaste bomb:

2 tubes of toothpaste (you need a conspired or 3 for this to work on a plane)
Mix them in a bowl and add bleach until it is a runny consistency (you have paid for extra room for your legs while you ordered your ticket)
Add flour until it gets close the consistency of play dough
Then throw it in a bucket full of gasoline (your conspired has also paid for extra leg room)
This will blow up to the same degree as a half a stick of dynamite.

Once I forgot that yogurt is not considered as food – still haven’t figured out how to make a bomb out of that substance though!.

By: Powerful Affirmations - Claus D Jensen

Powerful Affirmations - Claus D Jensen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:22:16 +0000

LOL!! Never underestimate the power of toothpaste!!

By: Barb

Barb — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:57:02 +0000

I enjoyed your post Geoff!

I never realized toothpaste was considered a “liquid”! You are quite the rebel

When the tightened security started, not having flown very often at that time, I would forget to check my all of my purse pockets before going through. It simply did not occur to me. The first time, I had one of those all-in-one Swiss Army type tools in there, it was a real nice one too. I had to throw it away to get through.

The second time I didn’t realize that I had a wine opener in there, I was mortified! I felt like the worst criminal! My family all went through, my husband shaking his head, things were beeping. That was dumped too. At that point in time, they made you feel like you were really doing something wrong.
So shoot me because I might want to open a bottle of wine!

Needless to say, there was NOT a third time! Now I completely empty my purse & do a thorough check before flying. I have found “contraband” items that way ~ it’s amazing what women carry around in their purses!

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:59:50 +0000

Security is the direct opposite of convenience…

None of the security measures are foolproof… But a little common sense would be appreciated… Oh my goodness… What would happen if you had three small tubes of toothpaste?

By: Mike Shippey

Mike Shippey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:31:34 +0000

Geoff – this is great! Had the same type of thing happen to me with toothpaste. I completely forgot about the rules and tried to sneak some toothpaste, cologne, and hair gel onto the plane. With that kind of arsenal they must have thought I was the Unibomber for sure!! Anyway, I said the same thing to the guy, “keep it”. Craziness…

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:07:34 +0000

I honestly assumed that the jacket thing was just to speed up the process. To keep the morons who left their cell phone or keys in their pocket, to not slow down the line.

But, if my sweater also needs to be screened, then WTF could they possibly be looking for. I think this is one of those moronic, “We must follow the letter of the law, period” type things.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:47:21 +0000

So you won’t blow up the plane with static cling?

Have a stiff Bloody Mary on the plane. That will either calm you down or bring out the monster.