Transportation: Today, while going through customs at the airport, my bag was... - FML

By kclopez - 19/08/2017 23:15

Today, while going through customs at the airport, my bag was selected for screening. It was nearly overflowing because it was so full, so before the TSA agent searched it, I said, "Watch out - it's going to explode when you open it". Wrong choice of words. FML

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NostalgiaFreak9 41

Saturday 19 August 2017 23:35

And this is why you should know your environment before you make jokes. Jokes like that in an airport are never taken lightly.

Velhalv 12

Sunday 20 August 2017 0:53

Am I the only one who found this hard to read in yellow letters on a black background?

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Madrias 36

Monday 21 August 2017 10:08

Not surprising that your joke blew up in your face.

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