Wry On The Rocks

        Following the most recent attempted terrorist attack on an airline (or the “visiting guest misconduct allegation” in Obama’s vernacular) , many major airports have announced that they will be installing full-body scanning machines within the near future.  Apparently, these devices ”see” through a traveler’s clothing ,thus revealing to TSA personnel any hidden explosive devices that the person may be carrying .  In other words, every adolescent boy of my generation’s fondest dreams…x-ray vision.

      While this may prove extremely useful in preventing future “alleged mis-conduct” there are several side benefits expected to result.  It is estimated, for example, that the average American will shed  24 pounds in the next six months, aiding the fight against obesity. 

    An immediate benefit has been a 300% increase in the number of men applying for TSA jobs.  On the other hand there has been a 120% jump in men refusing to be scanned when the temperature is below 32 degrees.

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