The best and worst of TSA pat-downs: A photo essay

A. Isaac Senior Editor

After last year’s “underwear bomber” incident, the TSA began to implement more stringent procedures for airline passengers. You’ve probably noticed a difference in the last few weeks if you’ve traveled. Several hundred airports are now equipped with full-body scanners that literally take an x-ray of your entire naked body. If you opt to forego the scanner, which is entirely your right, you must submit to an intrusive pat-down. As of Monday, only 3% of all passengers had gone through this new procedure that requires agents to run their hand across your breasts and groin.

We’ve compiled some of the best and worst pictures thus far of these pat-downs. Suffice to say that the word “intrusive” can be easily replaced with the word “sodomy” in several of these instances.

At least have the decency to buy the man dinner beforehand.

TSA 15 The best and worst of TSA pat downs: A photo essay

I’m sure it was merely a coincidence Kate Beckinsale was randomly chosen.

TSA 16 The best and worst of TSA pat downs: A photo essay

You’re certainly not being thorough unless there’s cuppage involved.

TSA 18 The best and worst of TSA pat downs: A photo essay

“Tell your doctor that your prostate is looking good.”

TSA 12 The best and worst of TSA pat downs: A photo essay

“Hey mom, it doesn’t look like I’ll be home for Thanksgiving this year.”

TSA 5 The best and worst of TSA pat downs: A photo essay

What'd you think of this?

Cast My Vote

comment on this story

blog comments powered by Disqus