It’s OK to laugh at airport security in Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport. Or, at least at that little zone just past security. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel points out a new sign that went up last month in Concourse C touting the zone as the “Recombobulation Area“.
It’s that place you put yourself back together — shoes, belt, laptop, jackets, and the occasional titanium hip — after the discombobulation of going through security.
Thanks Mike F
Well, fuck. After 9/11, international flight rules have changed so much, it’s making travel a bitch of an experience.
If you have a laptop, please remove it from the bag and put it in the tray.
Then if you have a jacket, take it off. If you have a bulky belt, take it off.
If you have another carry on, and you have a metal bookmark in it, they search through your bag.
Fucking hell. I travel a lot, buddy! And after 4 hours on a flight with 6 more to go, I don’t wanna have to deal with security during transit! It’s fucking annoying!
No liquids of more than 100ml! Dude, the bottled water they sell after security costs an arm and a leg, and I don’t have Australian currency; like hell am I paying extra to buy Australian currency AND the exchange cost! I’m fucking parched; a bottle of water shouldn’t cost me $13 (currency and exchange cost!)! I have another 6 hours to go on the plane, and another 3 after that through a domestic flight! FUCKING TERRORISTS making life hell for every other non fanatic Muslims. I hope to God that those fuckers burn in hell. Allah never said anything about suicide attacks, why the hell are they doing it then? Asses!!!!
We can do without the potty mouth, Miss Silver.
It makes you look low-class and uneducated and adds nothing to your story.
Clean up your act. Imagine that you are a lady and not a sewer.
You have a very archaic view on how a woman should be. I curse because it’s my way of letting the censors know that I refused to be censored. I am an activist in liberating myself from oppressors like you. Please keep your antiquated bullshit in church. This is the 21st century. Curse words are valid forms of expressive means. I come from a place where people oppress me for my opinions.
My way of letting them now that I don’t take to being oppressed is to express my opinion without restraint. I am through with being praised for bringing people coffee but being chastised for expressing my thoughts. so yes, I curse. I refuse to be censored in any way.
If you can’t handle the talk, stay off the internet.
Shut the F*ck up!!! And I don’t mean you, Miss Silver.
It’s all good, Bella! oxox
Oh, I won’t get in a fist fight with IT, Miss Silver but I didn’t like it’s tone of words. You are a very intelligent young LADY and I praise you all the way, Sweet One. You’re only 23 and miles ahead of most. Imagine, someone with their own mind. Beautiful!
Not a fist fight, just putting into words how I think it’s being an outdated oppressive nut who thinks that all women should be in the kitchen and not say anything the least bit offensive. Fuck that, I’m going where I wanna go.
I agree with Texas 78730. Miss Silver, I am a VERY liberal, southern woman. I am well educated. I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOUR ARGUMENT ABOUT THE DIFFICULTIES OF MODERN AIRLINE TRAVEL, but I dispise your foul language. Unfortunately, when you curse like a sailor, you come across as pedestrian, uneducated, and just plain trashy. You’ll be taken more seriously if you improve your vocabulary.
At no point did Texas 78730 suggest that you stay in the kitchen, nor did Texas 78730 suggest you not express yourself. Texas simply asked that you express yourself more elloquently, and I agree. If you want people to take you seriously, express yourself with the vocabulary of someone with a brain.
Dear tweety, it’s the 21st century. The late George Carlin cursed like a sailor, and his career wasn’t hampered by it. I curse because I feel like it has more impact. But I understand that your southern manners only allows for stiff upper lip contrite means of expression. But like I said, if you can’t handle the talk, stay off the internet.
I appreciate your attempts of trying to ‘educate’ and ‘class’ me up by removing all the naughty words from my vocab, but this is my way of saying ‘no, I refused to be censored. Either everything is ok to talk about, or nothing is, and that includes swear words.’ So please, get off your high horse, sweetie. You need to pull your head out of your ass and accept that these are words that are considered as valid by the English language.
Still don’t like it? Complain to the dictionary people. If it’s in there, I’ll use it.
Here you go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26UA578yQ5g
“A” fucken “‘men” Sister!
Miss Silver, my intent was never to censor your opinions or your right to express them. In fact, I made a point to agree with your point of view. My intent was simply to remind you that the English dictionary has a vast array of vocabulary choices; including curses. There are MANY powerful words between the covers of a good dictionary. When a speaker (or writer) uses the same words repeatedly, they begin to have diminished impact.
I believe all of us have our favorite “naughty words” and that those words play an important role in communication. I was not suggesting that you needed to be “classed-up” or “educated”. Obviously, you have well-formed opinions and very strong feelings. I was simply expressing my own opinions about your choice of language. I agree with Bella that self-censorship is a way to show respect for fellow human beings.
Texan78730 – I am offended by your statement. I am a sewer – and have six (maybe 7) sewing machines and mountains of fabric. My personal experience is that the majority of people who sew are ladies!
LOL love your avatar. Cute ferret!
Oh, Miss Silver. I’m actually sitting here very upset and crying as I type this. To think that the righteous people think that because they do not use swear words, they are better and they have the right to personally attack someone else. Sewer, trashy…I mean really! I have seen all kinds of foul language in the comments but never have I seen anything so mean spirited or cruel as this. I’ll clean up my language if you will also. Not because we have been censored but because we believe in treating other humans with respect, whether they deserve it or not. I admit that I have a low tolerance for closed minded people. I can’t help but think that if a man had written what you did, that nothing would have been said. Hold your head high, sweetie. You have a lot of friends here.
It’s all good, hun!
Fuckin a!
I would like to have that sign in my living room…
What a great idea! A little humor helps to lighten annoying situations.
Miss Silver: I take an empty 1L bottle through security then ask a food vendor to fill it most will. i find a lemonade flavor pack helps if the water has a funny taste. now if i could figure out how to keep my pants on without a belt and they want you to hold your hands up as you go through the metal detectors.
Safety pins? Velcro? ….a paper clip? What would MacGyver do?
Miss Silver, you give me hope. I’m glad you’re here.
Haha… international travel is hell enough because of the duration and the crammed seats. No bottles of lotion to soothe my dry skin, ugh! So not cool.
DJ, I love your new avatar. That is so sweeeeet!
totally! a pink ribbon for the nose~! so adorable.
I saw that sign when I was in Milwaukee for Summerfest on July 3rd! I thought it was an odd thing to call it.
*Sigh* I actually despise when someone manipulates my words or even their own to justify their rationale. Oh, well…onward with another good day with people I enjoy being around.
Which is why I always go straight to the point, as to avoid people twisting my words. XD
Great day to ya, truckie!
Good Day to you, Missy S.!