That's A Star Fleet "Fuck You, TSA Thuggo"
Via @TedFrank, Daniel Knauf writes:
So I'm standing in the bullshit "security theater" line at LAX (does anybody else think the dumbest, most dangerous place an asshole terrorist would try anything is a commercial flight full of people like me who are just itching to legally kick anyone to death who tries anything?) behind the incredibly beautiful Nichelle Nichols, who played Ulhura on the original Star Trek. At 81, she's still as gracious, classy and lovely as ever.Unfortunately, as is the case for many people her age, she has some mobility problems and was seated in a wheelchair as we approached the metal detector. With some difficulty, she got out of the chair to go through the machine, and the TSA Officer waiting on the other side ordered her to take off her shoes. (Who the fuck designed the TSA uniforms? Idi-fucking-Amin? God, they're embarrassing. With all the epaulets and ribbons and that horrible blue, they look like a bunch of deposed third-world eleventy-star generals. But I digress...)
So when this officious prick asked the Single-Woman-on-Earth-Least-Likely-to-Be-a-Terrorist to remove her shoes, despite her clearly limited mobility, I said (very loudly), "Sir! That woman is a Star Fleet Communications Officer! She is WAY above your pay-grade! How DARE you ask her to remove her shoes?!"
At this, all the other people waiting in line cheered and applauded, and the dick-wad was shamed into waving her through.
It was an awesome moment, and I won't soon forget the expression of pure bliss on Miss Nichols' face as she soaked up all that love, attention and support from her fans in line--which were pretty much EVERYBODY in line.
The promise of busty young women in scoop necklines sitting right behind you on the space ship (subordinate, natch) gave the science fiction of my childhood a lot of extra voltage.
Her brother was wack, though.
Crid [CridComment at Gmail] at December 3, 2014 12:21 AM
About that -- "busty young women..."
Regarding the scientist who wore the shirt:
http://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2014/11/15/the_reverse_boo.html
Amy Alkon at December 3, 2014 4:50 AM
I recently posted some pics on my Facebook from my trip at Thanksgiving. Just prior to boarding the plane home, I got fondled by the TSA and I did not enjoy it.
Patrick at December 3, 2014 7:37 AM
"Just prior to boarding the plane home, I got fondled by the TSA and I did not enjoy it."
Whaaat? I thought you'd be gleaming with pride in your support of that procedure. After all, "the courts" approved it!
At least you have the comfort of knowing it was totally useless to pat you down.
Radwaste at December 3, 2014 8:17 AM
> Regarding the scientist
The guy in the garage has his lady with the crescent wrench. Pun! Tool calendar.
The world is full of guileless men.
Crid [CridComment at Gmail] at December 3, 2014 11:25 AM
Looks like we're about to bounce off the bottom.
Time for a languid road trip up the PCH.
Crid [CridComment at Gmail] at December 3, 2014 11:30 AM
Amy Alkon
https://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2014/12/thats-a-star-fl.html#comment-5598374">comment from Crid [CridComment at Gmail]Sorry, Cridster -- there's a mudslide.
Amy Alkon
at December 3, 2014 11:45 AM
OK, the mountains, then. Maybe the desert.
It's Cali. We got options.
Crid [CridComment at Gmail] at December 3, 2014 11:47 AM
Drudge article said gas at $1.99 in Oklahoma.
Dave B at December 3, 2014 3:23 PM
Just prior to boarding the plane home, I got fondled by the TSA and I did not enjoy it
Awww, what happened to "Its the law" jack ass?
lujlp at December 3, 2014 3:23 PM
Love it, Amy!
crella at December 3, 2014 4:00 PM
Amy, you're awesome.
Daghain at December 3, 2014 6:05 PM
Amy Alkon
https://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2014/12/thats-a-star-fl.html#comment-5600841">comment from DaghainAw, thanks, Daghain!
Amy Alkon
at December 3, 2014 10:59 PM
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