Comments on: Update: Pie apparently a threat to security after all http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: Beat jetlag by eating cherry pie? » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-11797 Beat jetlag by eating cherry pie? » Upgrade: Travel Better Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:00:28 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-11797 [...] if it’s filled with particularly gooey, gelatinous filling. Some overzealous TSA agents have confiscated pies in the past, despite TSA Director Kip Hawley’s public reminder that “pie is not a [...] [...] if it’s filled with particularly gooey, gelatinous filling. Some overzealous TSA agents have confiscated pies in the past, despite TSA Director Kip Hawley’s public reminder that “pie is not a [...]

]]> By: havemycake http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-8592 havemycake Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:51:59 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-8592 you never know, i've tasted some pretty explosive pie (particularly blueberry with homemade ice cream)...and you could hide drugs and weapons in grammy's prize-winner. do the pies have to go through the x-ray? you never know, i’ve tasted some pretty explosive pie (particularly blueberry with homemade ice cream)…and you could hide drugs and weapons in grammy’s prize-winner. do the pies have to go through the x-ray?

]]> By: Gina - Army SSG http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-4065 Gina - Army SSG Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:44:02 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-4065 What I don't understand is the reality of he situation. TSA is confiscating these pies... why? Because they may cause harm, whether it be explosive material or poison... and they are giving them to SOLDIERS! What the heck, I would never eat something that was confiscated from someone and expected to be dangerous! What moron thought that was a good idea! What I don’t understand is the reality of he situation. TSA is confiscating these pies… why? Because they may cause harm, whether it be explosive material or poison… and they are giving them to SOLDIERS! What the heck, I would never eat something that was confiscated from someone and expected to be dangerous! What moron thought that was a good idea!

]]> By: Craig http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-691 Craig Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:37:37 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-691 Some sort of 'bean' pie - only explosive after it's consumed ... Some sort of ‘bean’ pie – only explosive after it’s consumed …

]]> By: charles http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-679 charles Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:39:29 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-679 So let me see if i got this right. They take the potential bombs and feed them to people? So let me see if i got this right. They take the potential bombs and feed them to people?

]]> By: McAuliflower http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-677 McAuliflower Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:33:44 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-677 Hrmm, I sense a new form of terrorism coming on? That which is intended to be confiscated to target those who eat it in the USO lounge? Hrmm, I sense a new form of terrorism coming on? That which is intended to be confiscated to target those who eat it in the USO lounge?

]]> By: Apple Pie http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-672 Apple Pie Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:14:53 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-672 It would be truly terrible if someone were to attempt to take a pie through Hopkins airport that was laced with mescaline and laxatives. Truly terrible. Not for the person who carried it in, though. It would be truly terrible if someone were to attempt to take a pie through Hopkins airport that was laced with mescaline and laxatives.

Truly terrible.

Not for the person who carried it in, though.

]]> By: Jul http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-661 Jul Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:36:25 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-661 Yeah, so what's in these pies that might cause a security risk on an airplane but is still perfectly edible for members of the military? Some sort of new-fangled, delicious, edible explosive? Yeah, so what’s in these pies that might cause a security risk on an airplane but is still perfectly edible for members of the military? Some sort of new-fangled, delicious, edible explosive?

]]> By: Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Security update: Shorter no-fly lists; air cargo won’t be screened, “for your safety” http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-659 Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Security update: Shorter no-fly lists; air cargo won’t be screened, “for your safety” Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:20:22 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-659 [...] In the meantime, the TSA is thankfully searching passengers for contraband pies. [...] [...] In the meantime, the TSA is thankfully searching passengers for contraband pies. [...]

]]> By: The TSA Follies - Homeland Stupidity http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-399 The TSA Follies - Homeland Stupidity Tue, 28 Nov 2006 05:35:22 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-399 [...] But the ban on pies appears to be inconsistently applied. Mark Ashley at Upgrade: Travel Better points out that other airports will happily let Grandma carry on her special apple pie she made just for you. “Well, so much for common sense,” he wrote. [...] [...] But the ban on pies appears to be inconsistently applied. Mark Ashley at Upgrade: Travel Better points out that other airports will happily let Grandma carry on her special apple pie she made just for you. “Well, so much for common sense,” he wrote. [...]

]]> By: Derek http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-396 Derek Sun, 26 Nov 2006 19:36:40 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-396 Hmmmm... Pies are taken by government employees. To be used by other people. Sounds like "Amendment V" and the "Eminent Domain" rules come into play here. Methinks some air travelers have a nice case for "compensation at Fair Market Value". And Brad -- I totally do the same thing. I got into an argument with a gate-searcher dude when I called his assigned-task "a useless feel-good measure which does absolutely nothing for safety." I said the same thing, "If you really thought that had a nitroglycerin compound gelled into it, no farkin' way would you hurl it into a trashcan,"... he was .. unamused. I'm so glad I don't travel any more really. And when I do, it's for business so if I'm late because the TSA decide to be jerks, welp, no skin off my back. Hmmmm…

Pies are taken by government employees.

To be used by other people.

Sounds like “Amendment V” and the “Eminent Domain” rules come into play here. Methinks some air travelers have a nice case for “compensation at Fair Market Value”.

And Brad — I totally do the same thing. I got into an argument with a gate-searcher dude when I called his assigned-task “a useless feel-good measure which does absolutely nothing for safety.” I said the same thing, “If you really thought that had a nitroglycerin compound gelled into it, no farkin’ way would you hurl it into a trashcan,”… he was .. unamused.

I’m so glad I don’t travel any more really. And when I do, it’s for business so if I’m late because the TSA decide to be jerks, welp, no skin off my back.

]]> By: Brad H http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-395 Brad H Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:01:33 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/11/25/update-pie-apparently-a-threat-to-security-after-all/#comment-395 I fly weekly. Everytime I see a liquid confiscated by the Theatrical Security Association and tossed in a nearby open garbage can, I dramatically jump back a few feet and yell "Whoa!!". To the TSA's always surprised looks, I say, "Hey, that's a potential explosive liquid, and you're just casually tossing it around with dozens of innocent bystanders nearby? What if it goes off? Where's the bomb squad? Where's the HazMat team? I don't appreciate you endangering me with your recklessness.". I've done this many times the last few months, and not once has it elicited a chuckle or any sign of recognition about how silly their rules are. Usually the TSA drone just looks confused and mumbles something about "just doing my job" or "I don't make the rules". I fly weekly. Everytime I see a liquid confiscated by the Theatrical Security Association and tossed in a nearby open garbage can, I dramatically jump back a few feet and yell “Whoa!!”. To the TSA’s always surprised looks, I say, “Hey, that’s a potential explosive liquid, and you’re just casually tossing it around with dozens of innocent bystanders nearby? What if it goes off? Where’s the bomb squad? Where’s the HazMat team? I don’t appreciate you endangering me with your recklessness.”. I’ve done this many times the last few months, and not once has it elicited a chuckle or any sign of recognition about how silly their rules are. Usually the TSA drone just looks confused and mumbles something about “just doing my job” or “I don’t make the rules”.

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