Enter to Win an iPod Nano with a Six Word Summary on the TSA Liquid Ban

Raise your hand if you’re ready to enter Cranky’s first contest. Ok, put your hands down now. I can’t see them anyway. (By the way, if you’re a new Cranky visitor, welcome! Please throw some comments out there, and sign yourself up for my daily email.)

I’m very happy to be teaming up with BottleWise to celebrate (curse?) the upcoming 2nd anniversary of the TSA liquid ban. We might as well try to have some fun with it, despite how No Liquids Allowedmuch we hate it.

You want details? I got details. You have from right now until 9p Pacific Time on August 15 to come up with your best six word summary about the liquid ban. Just come up with your best entry (actually, as many entries as you’d like, but you can only win one prize) and enter it in the comments section below. Once the contest is over, we’ll pick the winners and let you know right here on the blog. The big winner will get a 4GB iPod Nano® while the three runners-up will each get a BottleWise Duo™ wine travel bag.

Why six words? Legend has it Ernest Hemingway responded to a challenge to write a six-word story with what he said was his best work: “For sale: baby shoes. Never used.” Here’s my best shot so far, though sadly I can’t pick myself as the winner.

“Ziplocs make for neglected toiletry bags”

Now it’s your turn.

¡Buena suerte! (That’s “good luck” for those who are Spanish-ly challenged.) Leave your responses in the comments section below.



Terms and Conditions

Contest open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., 21 years or older at time of entry. There is no purchase necessary to enter or to win, nor is there any cost to register. This is an online-only contest. The Contestant is deemed to be the holder of the established email account associated with the entry. BottleWise LLC and The Cranky Flier reserve the right to reject and disqualify any submissions which, in their sole discretion, are deemed to be offensive or in any way inappropriate. BottleWise LLC and the Cranky Flier assume no responsibility for entries unable to be processed for any technical reason. Contest closes Aug. 15, 2008, at 9:00 p.m. Pacific.

For a complete description of contest Rules, Terms and Conditions click here.

Edited 8/5 @ 254p to remove the “s” from Buena Suerte. Fat fingers, apparently . . . (and no, the irony is not lost on me).

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299 responses to “Enter to Win an iPod Nano with a Six Word Summary on the TSA Liquid Ban”

  1. Howie Avatar
    Howie

    I check bags because of you

  2. Mike Coffey Avatar
    Mike Coffey

    My dop kit cries. It’s lonely.

  3. Gary Leff Avatar

    Nineteen hijackers, combine liquids, go boom.

  4. Gary Leff Avatar

    Wife uses my entire freedom baggie.

  5. Gary Leff Avatar

    Effective lobbying subsidizes Ziploc corporate profits.

  6. Kelly Ellis Avatar
    Kelly Ellis

    But red wine is my medicine!

  7. Clint Jones Avatar
    Clint Jones

    Buy liquids when you get there.

  8. Skinny Avatar
    Skinny

    Bring Bag; Quart Only; Six Ounce

  9. Vijay Damle Avatar
    Vijay Damle

    TSA starts news business: dehydrated water

  10. Embo Avatar
    Embo

    ha! love it, Cranky.

    At first thought the only thing that comes to mind when thinking of how I try to sneak through with my 2-3 overloaded baggies is:

    Don’t confiscate my 4 ounce deodorant.

  11. Dr. Vino Avatar

    Global War on Toiletries turns two

  12. ML Harris Avatar
    ML Harris

    Hrm
    “Goofy Policy Subsidizes Jetway Businesses”
    “One Bad Apple Spoils Whole Bunch”
    “Liquid Ban, Luggage Fees, Revenue Solution”
    “Ziploc Property: TSA Naked Pix?”

    I’m gonna quit while I’m ahead. Lest the government accuse me of something other than patriotism.

  13. Mark Ashley Avatar

    Bottled water is not a crime.

  14. Mark Ashley Avatar

    America: Land of the thirsty traveler.

  15. Gary Leff Avatar

    But frozen water is a solid!

  16. Mark Ashley Avatar

    Liquids banned, terrorists win. Liberty weeps.

  17. Gary Leff Avatar

    Kip Hawley is a complete idiot.

  18. DRG Avatar
    DRG

    Wasted time. Canadians apparently not welcome.

    There. That’s six words.

  19. Gary Leff Avatar

    Freedom dies, three ounces each time.

  20. SJA Avatar
    SJA

    Oh, is water a liquid too?

  21. David Avatar
    David

    Ironically, wet blankets enforce liquids ban.

  22. Brian Tydlacka Avatar
    Brian Tydlacka

    But my baby needs her milk

  23. Chris Arterburn Avatar
    Chris Arterburn

    Thirsty? go elsewhere. We’ll Take it.

  24. James Avatar
    James

    Checked birthday bottles seized, officers party.

  25. James Avatar
    James

    Balloon fits in rectum. Salmanazar doesn’t.

  26. jen Avatar
    jen

    Duty-free bottles confiscated on connecting flights.

    (Also Canadian- so not eligible..)

  27. SY Avatar
    SY

    Mascara? Not so fast, my dear!

  28. KW Avatar
    KW

    Buena Suerte (for the Spanish-ly challenged – no “s”)

  29. Mary Ryan Avatar
    Mary Ryan

    Springtime in Vermont. Syrup stained Uggs.

  30. A Avatar
    A

    soak passengers on bottled water price

  31. jkiel Avatar
    jkiel

    Who needs water to live, anyway?

  32. Ken Avatar

    George Orwell was right. Drink up.

  33. Jim Avatar
    Jim

    Dehydrated water still permitted on aircraft.

  34. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    What next? Swimsuits only, no luggage.

  35. Jonathan Avatar
    Jonathan

    Aircraft deicing fluid works just fine.

  36. Jonathan Avatar
    Jonathan

    Liquids are banned? To the sink!

  37. Rick121 Avatar
    Rick121

    That’s lube. That’s a condom. So?

  38. AN Avatar
    AN

    No more stealing tiny hotel shampoos.

  39. flightjunkie Avatar
    flightjunkie

    Liquid Ban Dumber Than Paris Hilton

  40. flightjunkie Avatar
    flightjunkie

    Zip-loc Accused Of Conspiring with TSA

  41. CJ Avatar
    CJ

    4 ounces doesn’t make planes explode.
    My bladder can carry 15 ounces.
    I should have bought Ziploc stock.
    Surrender 3.7 ounces of freedom weekly.
    TSA can’t convert ounces to milileters.
    My deodorant is clear solid, idiot.

    The last one is from the day they enacted the total ban. A TSA drone took away my deodorant, looking confused when I tried to explain the concept of a clear stick.

  42. flightjunkie Avatar
    flightjunkie

    TSA and Zip-loc Piss Off Al Gore

  43. asad Avatar
    asad

    empty seats and empty economy

  44. Tiger437 Avatar
    Tiger437

    They have got to be kidding!

  45. Tiger437 Avatar
    Tiger437

    Half-empty 6oz bottle still SOL!

  46. Tiger437 Avatar
    Tiger437

    Sorry baby, you’ll have to wait.

  47. flyairdave Avatar
    flyairdave

    Working security since fired from McDonald’s.

  48. Tiger437 Avatar
    Tiger437

    Pardon my odor, no perfume allowed.

  49. Brad Avatar

    TSA toiletry terrorists took two tubes.

  50. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    Yikes! Forgot Baggie! Favorite Cologne GONE!

  51. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    Sheesh! Stop showing my baggie around!

  52. Embo Avatar
    Embo

    2 Years, 3 Ounces, Million headaches.

  53. WPV Avatar
    WPV

    Restroom water never tasted so good.

  54. bex Avatar
    bex

    Bombs don’t kill, large liquids do

    Liquid safety provided by small minds

    Big gulps are big dangers

    Focus on pointless liquid inconvenience

  55. gobluetwo Avatar
    gobluetwo

    “TSA: Keeping Safe By Keeping Dry”

    “Iraq as WMD’s, and water kills”

    “I’m 75% water. Am I next?”

    “TSA: Water sucks. It really, really sucks.” (ok, so I completely plagiarized that from The Waterboy)

  56. gobluetwo Avatar
    gobluetwo

    the second one should (obviously) read “Iraq has WMD’s, and water kills.”

  57. spengle Avatar
    spengle

    increased revenue; buy liquids in terminals

  58. Embo Avatar
    Embo

    TSA Lady loves my expensive hairspray.

  59. eponymous coward Avatar
    eponymous coward

    The maid tossed my Ziploc bag.

  60. Annie Avatar
    Annie

    I chugged red wine in line!

  61. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    Baby bottle battle! Splash hits TSA!

    TSA Training: Three-One-One=Five

    Three-One-One! Airport Profits Fly!

  62. Travel Girl Avatar
    Travel Girl

    Thanks for allowing my knife onboard!

  63. Travel Girl Avatar
    Travel Girl

    Offered: water bottle and first born

  64. Ari Avatar

    TSA: Because loose liquids sink airships.

  65. BJ Avatar
    BJ

    Suck it up before you fly!

  66. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Tolerant travelers hope for safe skies.

    or maybe

    No makeup..perfume..or.hairspray? UnAmerican!

  67. L.J.T. Avatar

    Syringe is to refill my bottles!

  68. L.J.T. Avatar

    Hypoallergenic TSA takes perfume away. YAY!

  69. L.J.T. Avatar

    Bar soap = shampoo, bodywash, shaving cream

  70. ajengle Avatar
    ajengle

    it’s not a bomb; only vodka

  71. Stephen Waits Avatar
    Stephen Waits

    This “security theater” doesn’t protect us!

    The TSA is out of control.

    What about all the shipping containers?

    All together, refuse to remove shoes!

    What happened to the Fourth Amendment?

    Who benefits? Just follow the money!

    Today’s TSA, making driving fun again.

    You can’t make bombs with toothpaste.

    Toothpaste, water, and gel.. oh my!

    Bottled water prices skyrocket, wonder why?

    May I see your papers please!?!?

    TSA really means “Thousands Standing Around”.

    What’s next? Full body X-Ray? Oh…

  72. Zach Avatar
    Zach

    Don’t pack Chanel, lest TSA swindle.

  73. John Costello Avatar
    John Costello

    I drink. I fly. I cry.

  74. Stew Avatar
    Stew

    Wish b***ards had used liter bottles!

  75. Rochester Rich Avatar
    Rochester Rich

    Beware liquids, three ounces or more.

  76. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    “Is my toothpaste considered a liquid?”

    “Liquid: that which may go boom”

    “To check or not to check.”

    “Liquids: lacking a definition since 2006.”

  77. Nanner Avatar
    Nanner

    Don’t whine. Let us carry wine.

  78. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    “Person in front: read the sign.”

  79. JLSocks Avatar
    JLSocks

    Avoid TSA hassles…try flying dry.

  80. Chris Arterburn Avatar
    Chris Arterburn

    Got Milk? not anymore. we’re TSA.

  81. Rick Avatar
    Rick

    The Frogs stole my toothpaste.

  82. LT Avatar
    LT

    “My frustration is over three ounces!”

    “How do you zip a Ziploc?

    “How do you bottle up perspiration?”

    “But it looks like baby formula!”

  83. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    TSA: helping camels fly since 2006.

    drink it. dump it. check it.

    $300 ticket = ripoff. $5 water = priceless.

    no liquids makes a flier cranky.
    no liquids equals a cranky flier.
    liquid bans equal a cranky flier.
    liquid bans make a flier cranky.

    patriots double bag it for safety.

  84. LT Avatar
    LT

    “TSA wants your unopened bottled water”

    “D.A.R.E. to give TSA your water”

  85. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    ziplock bags make me a patriot

  86. Diane Avatar
    Diane

    Toss church key or Purgatory line.

  87. lloyd cole Avatar

    contest–there’s only dry humour in abstinence

  88. flyairdave Avatar
    flyairdave

    Water’s a buck, thanks USAirways.

  89. nettebunny Avatar
    nettebunny

    Grandma’s rum cake recipe for sale

  90. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    Summer flight: winter sweaters shelter wine

  91. Neal Avatar
    Neal

    No water…water for one dollar!

  92. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Kip Hawley is a fucking idiot.

  93. Harr Chen Avatar

    Two years later, water still dangerous

  94. Harr Chen Avatar

    Still no respite for parched travelers

  95. Harr Chen Avatar

    Travelers start labeling water “prescription medication”

  96. Harr Chen Avatar

    For that matter:

    Travelers start labeling booze “prescription medication”

  97. Harr Chen Avatar

    One more variation:

    Travelers label vodka as “breast milk”

  98. The Global Traveller Avatar

    Security has dry sense of humor.

  99. The Global Traveller Avatar

    Security cries wolf – liquids, aerosols, gels

  100. The Global Traveller Avatar

    People are 80% water – 80% banned?

  101. The Global Traveller Avatar

    Liquids rules – Osama laughing at us.

  102. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    TSA seizes Toothpaste, Soda, and Aftershave.

    My freedom baggie keeps me safe?

    Big bin of confiscated items…ha!

    Take my toiletries…and my freedom!

    TSA perpetuates fear; Osama is jealous.

    The Fourth Amendment is for pussies.

    Illegal search and seizure? F—ing TSA.

  103. Jeanne Bean Avatar
    Jeanne Bean

    My bra is my toiletry bag

  104. Geof Avatar
    Geof

    U.S.A. TSA MEANS TAKES STUFF AWAY!

  105. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    Terrorists scare me less than TSA.

  106. Lesley Avatar
    Lesley

    Total scam invented by Hudson News.

  107. Gregg Avatar
    Gregg

    Three ounces never seemed so small.

  108. Gregg Avatar
    Gregg

    Hydration was once an easier proposition.

  109. Gregg Avatar
    Gregg

    Liberty no longer allows liquid access.

  110. Gregg Avatar
    Gregg

    Today it’s liquid, tomorrow it’s clothes.

  111. Gregg Avatar
    Gregg

    Today we drink, tomorrow we fly.

  112. Eric Avatar
    Eric

    Water prices at gate: a bitch.

  113. Bobesi Avatar
    Bobesi

    Pour me out, throw me away

  114. SG Avatar
    SG

    3 Ounces, 1 Quart,1 Bag

  115. SG Avatar
    SG

    Why are travel toiletries 3+ Ounces?

  116. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Today, 3 ounces. Tomorrow, it’s you!

    “Old bag(gie)” takes on new meaning.

    Ice? Yogurt? Pudding? Applesauce? New world!

    Ziploc stock triples over two years!

    Once upon a time, passengers “bagged it”

    “Will anyone give him/her a Ziploc?”

    TSA means Try to Snuff All

    TSA means Try to Stuff All

    TSA means Try to Stress All

    TSA: A Drier Way to Fly Today

    TSA: Try, Suppose the worst, Alienate all.

    Love means traveling without any liquids.

    Desert conditions, bad hair= safe flight!

    Why would you THINK that’s okay?

    Haven’t you traveled in two years?

    Have you ever traveled with baggies before?

    Don’t you understand about potential terrorists?

    This is what your government wants.

    This is what your government requires.

    I’m just doing my job, okay?

    Go over there and empty your bag.

    Can’t you read? Don’t you understand?

    You just bought this wine? So?

    You’re really holding up the line.

    I don’t care how much it cost.

    No, I can not make an exception.

    No, that bottle does not look empty.

    Go to the end of the line.

    Go check it–or toss it.

    3 is the magic number today!

    That doesn’t look like 3 ounces.

    Your prescription? Did you write this?

    This is mouthwash? It’s not green!

    Who told you mascara was OK?

    Why didn’t you bring a baggie along?

    It’s not me–it’s the law.

  117. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    lots of random thoughts; most of which I have heard at airports in the last 2 years!

  118. Yo Avatar
    Yo

    Incompetent slackers in white, long delays

  119. Yo Avatar
    Yo

    No liquids on planes? How Kafkaesque

    I got your liquid, right HERE.

  120. yoyo bozo Avatar

    TSA sucks big green donkey dicks!

  121. Kevincm Avatar
    Kevincm

    Ziplock Industry Goverment Support by TSA!

  122. flyairdave Avatar
    flyairdave

    Give me freedom, give me water.

  123. LB Avatar
    LB

    Soggy stuff crammed together no bomb

  124. Copywronger Avatar

    Lining underpants with shampoo since 2006.

    No breastmilk unless you have boobs.

    Water is for crashing, not flying.

    Celebrating 100,000,000 bottles abandoned at security.

  125. Judy Finchler Avatar

    Liquids equal terror? In what stratosphere?

  126. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    Lady Liberty weeps 3 ounce tears.

    No more secure, but much thirstier.

    Heck of a job, Kip Hawley.

    9-11 changed everything; toothpaste now dangerous.

    Fear will keep populace in check.

    Boo! Terrorists will kill with liquids!

    Oh how I hate the TSA.

    Security theater less entertaining than vaudville.

    Magicians use misdirection. So does TSA.

    Hero TSO confiscated water, saved plane.

    Patrick Henry wouldn’t stand for this.

  127. david carlon Avatar
    david carlon

    flying=sad
    airlines=bad
    wine=good

  128. Anon Coward Avatar
    Anon Coward

    Do you want to fly today?

  129. Kelly Ellis Avatar
    Kelly Ellis

    I left my wine in SF.

  130. Bill Arnold Avatar
    Bill Arnold

    No more wine?
    I won’t whine.

  131. Skinny Avatar
    Skinny

    Gallon Ziploc, angry agent, go shopping

  132. Debbie Burd Avatar
    Debbie Burd

    TSA bans hydration!
    This prevents obliteration?

  133. Bob Mantz Avatar

    “My Bladder is Carrying 12oz On”

  134. Carrie W. Avatar
    Carrie W.

    Curly hair needs product. Flying = Frizz.

  135. MMS Avatar
    MMS

    seuliment humide reves passe ce point!

    solo sogni bagnati passato questo punto!

    solo suenos humedos passado este punto!

    What’s next…my spit? ENOUGH ALREADY!!

  136. Mare Avatar
    Mare

    That ugly rash? Used hotel shampoo.

  137. Joyce Fitzsimmons Avatar
    Joyce Fitzsimmons

    Fly thirsty.
    No liquids.
    Safe yet ?

  138. George B Avatar
    George B

    You can have my water when you pry it from my cold dead hands.

    (Sure, it’s not six words, but it’s how I feel.)

  139. Ed E Avatar
    Ed E

    Saving airlines money by reducing flushes.

  140. bryan SFO Avatar

    “Three-three-one” is so silly.

  141. Brad Bechtel Avatar
    Brad Bechtel

    Did we declare war on moisture?

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  143. Teri Triplett Avatar
    Teri Triplett

    No Zin but a stick pin?

  144. toni vitanza Avatar
    toni vitanza

    The rules apply to you, too.

  145. Teri Triplett Avatar
    Teri Triplett

    42 3oz bottles make a gallon

  146. Rich Avatar

    Liquid policy complaint? Added to watchlist!

  147. Dangermonkey Avatar

    Death before Dehydration!
    TSA-No Apologies,No Refunds,Ever!
    Next Stop Guantanamo!
    Barcodes on Foreheads next,any questions?
    Note to TSA: Terrorists don’t drink.
    Help Stamp Out Civil Rights-TSA
    And I want to fly because??

  148. allan freedman Avatar
    allan freedman

    Laphroaig 30, security, no checked bags

  149. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Ridiculous rule, Libations Prohibited, Universe Ending!!

  150. Randolph Avatar
    Randolph

    Clear Sucks, Cheney Halliburton make money!

    Gestapo thieves your wine and gel

    long lines bare feet American Gestapo!

    Gun smugglers to Puerto Rico TSA

    jewelry thieves employed by the TSA

    scum at the airport TSA jackboots

    betcha George don’t fly with TSA

  151. Bill McCann Avatar
    Bill McCann

    Merlot Impounded.
    California Screaming!
    Screeners Imbibing?

  152. ccras Avatar
    ccras

    lip gloss is not a threat.

  153. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    two years later, we’re still thirsty

  154. Jim Hegmann Avatar
    Jim Hegmann

    bottla red, bottla white,none onflight.

  155. Jim H. Avatar
    Jim H.

    spill drip pour.bottle no more.

  156. Ron J. Avatar
    Ron J.

    TSA, driving airport revenue since 2006

  157. Pat Radcliffe Avatar
    Pat Radcliffe

    Lousy. Late. Lost Luggage. Leaking Liquids.

  158. robby Avatar
    robby

    TSAngel has extra baggie, vodka safe!

  159. Tim McD Avatar
    Tim McD

    Baby busted! No more tears feared!

    Boozer Busted. Buckaroos bag bottled beer.

  160. robby Avatar
    robby

    (T)housands (S)tanding (A)round, drinking my booze!

  161. Dave Conrad Avatar
    Dave Conrad

    Self loading cargo! No liquids! Fun!!!!!!

  162. Dangermonkey Avatar

    Alcohol Stealing Terrorists(TSA Backwards)
    Who needs Prohibition ? We Have TSA.

  163. Brad Bechtel Avatar
    Brad Bechtel

    Never fear – we’re dry and safe!

  164. Brad Bechtel Avatar
    Brad Bechtel

    War on terror leaves me parched.

  165. rick Avatar
    rick

    More Peace
    More Love
    Drink Wine!

  166. Maureen Bruschi Avatar
    Maureen Bruschi

    It was a gift from Mom.

    I promise I won’t tell anyone.

    Here, take my only child instead.

    This is for medicinal purposes only.

    It’s a present for Grandma Nana

    Drink, party…than get on line.

    Who’s in charge of the take-a-ways?

    Grandma’s sick. Only this will help.

    I’ll drink if before take off.

    This isn’t what it looks like.

  167. Tiger437 Avatar
    Tiger437

    TSA made new term: Dry “Country”

    Sealed bottle illegal before Security? Dumb!

    Invest in rail travel. It’s faster.

    Hair gel MAKES the bombshell!

    Parched tongue woe- no H2O.

  168. Dangermonkey Avatar

    It’s not heavy,It’s my Whisky.

  169. RalphKramden Avatar
    RalphKramden

    No shoes, no shampoo, NO SERVICE!

  170. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    Oh No, Liquids! Cavity Check!

  171. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    No, Sorry. This is 3.1 Ounces

  172. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Smashing success
    Big mess
    Avoided arrest

  173. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Baggie taken
    Was mistaken
    Not quart-sized!

  174. Bob Chuck Avatar
    Bob Chuck

    Blasted TSA!
    My Chateau Lafite-
    TRASHED!

  175. Gary Leff Avatar

    I miss only removing my shoes…

  176. Bob Chuck Avatar
    Bob Chuck

    TSA stands for
    Terrorist snickering abounds

  177. Jim Avatar
    Jim

    Sadly, drinking and flying don’t mix.

    Need more shampoo in hotel sizes.

    Just how much is three ounces?

    Big profits for airport water vendors.

  178. Mark Thorpe Avatar

    “I call it ‘Transportation Stultifying (mis-)Administration.”

    For those SAT-challenged among us (I’d suggest that any of the three meanings fits):

    stul·ti·fy [stuhl-tuh-fahy]
    –verb (used with object), -fied, -fy·ing. 1. to make, or cause to appear, foolish or ridiculous.
    2. to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, esp. by degrading or frustrating means: Menial work can stultify the mind.
    3. Law. to allege or prove (oneself or another) to be of unsound mind.
    [Origin: 1760–70; < LL stultific?re, equiv. to L stult(us) stupid + -i- -i- + -fic?re -fy]

    —Related forms
    stul·ti·fi·ca·tion, noun
    stul·ti·fi·er, noun
    stul·ti·fy·ing·ly, adverb

    —Synonyms 2. cripple, impede, frustrate, hinder, thwart.

  179. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    Liquids lost, bottles tossed, feelin’ bossed.

  180. Eric Kress Avatar
    Eric Kress

    OK, I’ll just drink it here.

  181. deadlineguy Avatar
    deadlineguy

    Hey, Flight Junkie. That’s seven words.

    311 rule? Terrorists’ aftermath creates delays.

  182. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    Ironically being soaked by the TSA.

  183. Doreen Avatar
    Doreen

    Bye bye sealed, uneaten yogurt. Why??

    Buy again after security. Higher price.

    TSA drinks, eats on my dime.

    Can’t drink in front of TSA. Why??

    World traveler done flying. Thanks TSA!!

    Weary. Long lines. Late. TSA scoffs.

    Picnic knife tours world until USA.

  184. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    Or, to be more distinctive:

    “Cleverly being soaked by the TSA”

  185. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    “The TSA retirement plan raises questions.”

  186. Will Avatar
    Will

    TSA sez: Feel thirsty? Try Greyhound!

  187. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    In cahoots with gift shops? Probably

  188. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    Water purchased inside is much safer.

  189. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    Keep buying tiny tubes of toothpaste.

  190. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    Razor, no problem. Shaving cream dangerous!

  191. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    What about liquids inside my body?

  192. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    Can’t fit fake boobs in baggie.

  193. Traveling John Avatar
    Traveling John

    Three One One Is Really Dumb

    Thousands Standing Around Make Stupid Rules

    Grandma Cried “TSA Took My Fixodent!”

    TSA Won’t Cry Over Spilled Milk

  194. Mark O. Henderson Avatar
    Mark O. Henderson

    OH My
    Can’t Fly
    So DRY

    No Free Drink
    In This Clink

    Boors Airborne
    Withouout Drink
    or Succor : Note looks better in the OLDE English SUCCOUR

  195. Bob Avatar

    Checking your liquids means no baggie.

    Not funny, but true…

    I love the one about the “dry” sense of humor. Brilliant!

    ~ Bob

  196. Matt Rosenthal Avatar
    Matt Rosenthal

    I can buy
    It can fly

  197. Karan M Avatar
    Karan M

    Liquids In Quarts Unless In Diapers

  198. mykoleary Avatar
    mykoleary

    Duty free? Glug glug. I’m drunk.

  199. Jim H. Avatar
    Jim H.

    If not dry, It won’t fly

  200. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    Shampoo? Mouthwash? Facecream?
    America….beautiful?
    NYET!

  201. Esteve Avatar
    Esteve

    You weren’t actually thirsty, were you?

  202. Elisa Roland Avatar
    Elisa Roland

    Waterboarding banned for terrorists and passengers

  203. Elisa Roland Avatar
    Elisa Roland

    Got milK? Not on my flight

    Lose weight with TSA’s Liquid Diet

  204. Matt Rosenthal Avatar
    Matt Rosenthal

    Here’s a few to chew on:

    Enslave no more! Free our liquids!

    Liquids should be shared, not imprisoned.

    Stop wasting plastic by captivating liquids.

    Ban more liquids, buy Ziploc stock!

    Freedom is slavery. Ban more liquids.

    Who needs water on a flight?

    Baggies – helping to miniaturize our world.

    Shouldn’t three ounces really be enough?

    Because small is the new big.

    If at first you don’t exceed….

  205. Jim Avatar
    Jim

    “Water, water, everywhere?” Nope. Sorry, Coleridge.

  206. robert Avatar
    robert

    make my rumcake, a double, please

  207. robert Avatar
    robert

    no bottles make me dull boy

  208. robert Avatar
    robert

    no bottle no fly choo choo

  209. robert Avatar
    robert

    where will my genie get dressed

  210. Elisa Roland Avatar
    Elisa Roland

    Get high on 3oz or less

    Flying: Where 3oz gets you high

  211. Elisa Roland Avatar
    Elisa Roland

    Where the glass is half empty

  212. Elisa Roland Avatar
    Elisa Roland

    My cup runneth over no more

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  214. Gretchen Avatar
    Gretchen

    Fabulous liquid cornucopia for airport employees

  215. Gretchen Avatar
    Gretchen

    Bottlewise and Gladbags Business Plan: TSA

  216. Pat B. Avatar
    Pat B.

    Per TSA video, Boston allows liquids!

  217. warriormare Avatar

    Two by two, hands of blue

  218. Elizabeth Williamson Avatar
    Elizabeth Williamson

    Stealing Bottles from Babies since 2006.
    USA: We are a Dry Country.
    TSA: Wait, Prohibition has been repealed?

  219. DavidM Avatar
    DavidM

    TSA = Totally Subjective Administration

    “Forgotten” in carryon = no ziplock needed

  220. SJA Avatar
    SJA

    Half empty Bottle(wise) is still full

  221. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    For sale: Recovered toiletries. Make offer.

    -or-

    Three total tolerated, toothpaste too treacherous!

  222. Julia Avatar

    Stop at two! Just for you!
    I’d love to help, but I can’t.
    Don’t you read papers or websites?
    You really won’t like my answer.
    I can’t help you at all.
    You need to go to the counter.
    Listen! Move! Go back over there!
    Honey, they think you are a terrorist.
    Why take anything on with you?
    Special from (Columbus/Cincy/Chicago/add a one word)? It don’t fly….

  223. cathy Avatar
    cathy

    No Pert, no goos, fo’ service

  224. cathy Avatar
    cathy

    Hell no to no hair gel

  225. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    Friends don’t let friends carry liquids.

  226. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Ha! Two jiggers per three-ounce bottle.

    And if I win, you can reach me at susanoa (at) hotmail.com.

    Thanx for sponsoring this!

  227. Fredricka Avatar
    Fredricka

    No big bottles to carry around.

  228. Fredricka Avatar
    Fredricka

    Poke hole let liquid out.

  229. The Global Traveller Avatar

    2 years – long time between drinks.

    2 years sober. Thanks airport security.

    Big liquids make TSA feel insecure.

  230. Dan Webb Avatar

    :( I just realized you have to be 21.

    Oh well.

  231. Travel Girl Avatar
    Travel Girl

    This is too ridiculous to comment

  232. Garrett Avatar
    Garrett

    Parched. Putrid. Petrified. Secure my freedoms.

  233. HB Avatar
    HB

    Bad hair day in the making

  234. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    I vote for Mark Ashley:
    “Bottled water is not a crime”

  235. Eric Kroll Avatar
    Eric Kroll

    “Bob Marley’s No liquid, no cry”

    “Mo’ money for near-gate merchants”

    “1 bag, 3 ounces, my ass”

    “1 bag, 3 ounces, my foot”

    “Bag it, check it, or garbage”

    “Anti-Fins: no Liquid by The Rasmus”
    (kudos if you actually get the hidden meanings here – Liquid is a song by the Finnish band, The Rasmus)

    “Solids and Gas: Cool, Liquid: Not”

    “No bourbon, no scotch, no beer”

    “Mini-me loves the TSA!”

  236. Editor Avatar
    Editor

    Laws that can change your life
    2020 Headline: What were they thinking?
    Water wasted; plastic dumps; landfill crisis
    Airport bins; American excess; Earth’s wasteland
    Water: mankind’s most precious commodity wasted
    Confiscated toiletries; ugly passengers; smelly aircraft
    Future generations’ curse: water shortage worldwide
    Boycott airport retailers; laws change quickly
    Our legacy: they just didn’t care

  237. perry Avatar
    perry

    effective security theater requires inane subjectivity

  238. John Avatar
    John

    Take the Chertoff my back, too.

  239. Bryn Avatar

    Taking a sip isn’t enough anymore

  240. rick aka ollie Avatar
    rick aka ollie

    To Stupid to Argue about it
    137 passingers 137 3oz bottles hmmmmmmm

  241. ptahcha Avatar
    ptahcha

    Everyone so thirsty right before checkpoints.

    Emptying water bottles with no shoes.

    three ounces or one hundred milliliters?

    inconsistent rules, bah! the clueless rules.

  242. tuckpitch Avatar
    tuckpitch

    No makeup, no meds, no hygiene!

  243. Babs Avatar
    Babs

    They didn’t even ask about them.

  244. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    Ban liquid, bag charges, security, extortion?

  245. Kasia Avatar
    Kasia

    Just announced–$15 toiletry bag charge.

  246. Kasia Avatar
    Kasia

    REVISION–

    Just announced–$15 plastic baggy charge.

  247. Kasia Avatar
    Kasia

    Liquids tossed save South from drought.

  248. Kasia Avatar
    Kasia

    Don’t whine over wine. Use BottleWise.

  249. Irene Avatar
    Irene

    Uncle Sam wants my LIP GLOSS???

  250. Eric Kroll Avatar
    Eric Kroll

    “Helping preserve the earth’s water resources.”

    “Three ounce limit equal gallons inconvenience!”

    “Waste the BIG, save the LITTLE.”

    “Common sense not available three ounces!”

    “Needed: One ounce of common sense!”

  251. Pam Avatar
    Pam

    Hey – those are gel-filled bra staps!

  252. Pam Avatar
    Pam

    Three course meals okay. Water? Nope!

  253. Elisa Roland Avatar
    Elisa Roland

    Stow it, chug it or lose it

  254. Elisa Roland Avatar
    Elisa Roland

    Stow it, chug it, lose it

  255. Elisa Roland Avatar
    Elisa Roland

    Stow and stash, instead of trash

  256. David Neal Avatar
    David Neal

    Liquids-free, high altitude equals cranky attitude.

    Liquids-free at high altitude=cranky attitude.

    Cranky attitude: Liquids-free at high altitude.

    Flying wine-less makes cranky fliers whiny.

    Why whine? Pack wine. Fly wisely.

    Why whine? Pack wine. Fly happy.

    Fly secure: Pack liquids and wine.

    Fly secure: Pack liquids alongside wine.

    Fly secure: Pack liquids and bottles.

    Fly secure: Pack liquids alongside bottles.

    Pack your liquids alongside your wine.

    Pack your liquids alongside your bottles.

    Don’t carry on! Relax. Pack bottles.

    Don’t whine. Get wise. Check bottles.

    Don’t whine. Get wise. Check wine.

  257. Ben P. Avatar
    Ben P.

    Sad but true, small size wins.

  258. Kasia Avatar
    Kasia

    Scope they seize while overlooking weaponry.

    Simple minds. Simple plan. No assurance.

    …and I still feel no safer.

  259. Ben P. Avatar
    Ben P.

    3 oz. water bottle doesn’t exist.

    ————-

    60% body weight. TSA worst nightmare.

    ————-

    Plastics rule. Papers drool. TSA wins.

    ————-

  260. Elisa Roland Avatar
    Elisa Roland

    ounce by ounce flying is draining

  261. David Neal Avatar
    David Neal

    The mini-travel container industry is booming!

    The mini/travel container industry is booming!

    The mini-travel container industry is hot!

    The mini/travel container industry is hot!

  262. Elisa Roland Avatar
    Elisa Roland

    Taking the f out of flying

  263. Tucano Bandeirante Avatar
    Tucano Bandeirante

    Damn! cant carry my booze anymore

  264. K Thompson Avatar
    K Thompson

    First my shoes, now my booze.

  265. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    I’m made up of 75% water!

    or

    Can’t we all just get along?

    or

    Mix 6 x 3 ounces go boom!

    Mix contents of baggie, go boom!

  266. Mark L. Avatar

    Overturn the ban,
    Quench your thirst,
    Drink more wine.

    #2. Carry on water,
    But don’t disobey,
    Eventually, get your way!

    #3. Elixir of life,
    Wine is fantastic,
    Drink some today.

  267. Curtis Avatar
    Curtis

    TSA security theater begets no safety.

    TSA security lie, liquid ban bogus.

    Osama bin Ladin works for CIA

    Klepticans killed Constitution; nobody cared, cried

    No fly till TSA no more

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  269. Aaron Avatar
    Aaron

    Water on Mars, not on plane.

  270. Yar Avatar
    Yar

    Sack the liquids for my safety.

    TSA conveniently forcing organization on toiletries

    It’s no big deal to comply

    Small plastic bottles inside plastic bag

  271. ML Harris Avatar
    ML Harris

    I decided to crank a few more:
    Limited Liquids cause citizen complaints
    TSA Rules: Neither Transportation Nor Safety
    TSA Winning War 3.7oz by 3.7oz
    TSA: Winning War liquid by liquid
    Ziploc must write regs, TSA lapdog
    TSA: Poor thinking beats good logic (everytime)

  272. MFK Avatar
    MFK

    Liquid? No! Well maybe three ounces…

  273. GS Avatar
    GS

    Creating false security through stupid rules

  274. S Avatar

    The TSA: We’re right, you’re wrong.
    TSA: Hating on Arabs since 2001
    Useless rules, no likey, no flyey
    Trust uncle Kip for plane safety
    Polluting the Earth, bag by bag
    Say it loud: F@#k the TSA!

  275. SecretAsianMan Avatar
    SecretAsianMan

    Now I steal more hotel swag.

  276. Colleen Avatar
    Colleen

    This one is for all of the moms of young children who travel:

    Breastmilk tossed + hungry baby = terrorists win

  277. Colleen Avatar
    Colleen

    And because I cannot believe I actually had this conversation,

    Ice is a solid, you dumbass.

  278. Colleen Avatar
    Colleen

    TSA: Rules on the fly, suckers

  279. E. Christopher Caravette Avatar
    E. Christopher Caravette

    TSA, 1 2 3

  280. Pam Avatar
    Pam

    How do I feel about the TSA ban on liquids?

    I feel SO much safer now!

  281. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    I came, I three-ounced, I denounced

  282. SY Avatar
    SY

    Medication baggie? No HIPAA Compliance here!

  283. David Neal Avatar
    David Neal

    Cranky fliers mean the terrorists win.

    Don’t be cranky else terrorists win.

    Terrorists lose when fliers fly happy.

    Fly happy and the terrorists lose.

    Empty overhead bins equals more room!

    Empty overhead bins now storing passengers.

  284. Nick Avatar
    Nick

    “My colostomy bag has never recovered”

  285. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    I do denounce the three ounce

  286. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    A new source for liquidity: TSA

  287. Alyson Avatar
    Alyson

    Hand check please? Now running late.

  288. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Kindergarten redux: who can follow directions?

  289. Phil F-R Avatar
    Phil F-R

    Tiny toothpaste. Will I run out?

  290. Phil F-R Avatar
    Phil F-R

    Fascists have nothing better to do?

  291. Nanner Avatar

    Don’t bogart that water my friend.

    Don’t bogart that wine my friend.

    Don’t bogart that deodorant my friend!

  292. Diane T Avatar

    Got Glad stock? I got smart.

  293. Diane T Avatar

    Got Glad Stock? I got rich.

  294. Phil F-R Avatar
    Phil F-R

    No Water. No Pepsi. Know peace?

  295. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Three ounce Everclear gets me drunk

  296. Phil F-R Avatar
    Phil F-R

    Expensive. Inconvenient. False sense of security.

  297. CF Avatar

    Ok, thanks for playing everyone. The contest is now closed. Keep visiting Cranky early next week and I’ll post the winners!

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