Lucky for us, there are no security checkpoints at movie theatres. For a good movie at our crappy little teenager-texting-infested hometown Cineplex of 4 screens, the line just to get a ticket is bad enough. Then there’s the line for the idiotically outrageously-priced snacks. “You want butter on your popcorn?” the kid asks from behind the counter. “Yes, I would,” I reply, “but I ‘m smart enough to know the warm slimy yellow stuff you put on the popcorn isn’t really butter, so I’ll pass.” The bathroom lines? We’ll just hold it until we get home.
Also lucky for us, however, can be the subject matter on screen. Most movies at least try to project some sort of lesson to walk away with. Our latest trip was successful in doing just that, in an unintended sort of way.
I know I know – this isn’t a movie blog so shut up. I’ll get to the point.
The movie, “Up In The Air” starring George Clooney taught a valuable lesson – in traveling light. Watch closely – he masterfully dissects the nuances of getting through airport security. Aside from his ability to rack up 10 million frequent flyer miles, his radar at the checkpoint lights up and he cuts through all the maddening b.s. that makes for a slow experience by determining by sight which TSA employee is best or who is best to get behind in line.
His single carry-on bag is light, and his clothes are easy to remove/replace as needed. His boarding pass is at the ready, he doesn’t forget to remove his laptop from his bag, and he knows his keys and belt belong in the tray not on his person.
Let’s face it, we as Americans demand that we are the best at everything in the world, so it makes sense that we have to have the best and most demanding airport security procedures in the world. Have patience during your screening and know that these people are doing their job to keep you safe.
After the Christmas Day underwear bomber, the TSA updated its page to answer some logical questions that arose from the incident. The link is: http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/dec25_guidance.shtm
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