22 TSA Memes That’ll Get You Through the Stress of Holiday Travel

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Isabella Penn
Nov 25, 2024 5:00 PM EST

Holiday travel is stressful enough without the chaos of airports. You've already been dragged out of bed at an ungodly hour to catch a 6 a.m. flight, and now you're stuck in line behind someone who apparently missed every TSA announcement since 2006. Yes, liquids are still limited to 3.4 ounces. No, you don't need to wait until the last second to untie your shoes. And if that wasn't enough, the holidays bring out the crowds, making airport lines feel more like amusement parks...minus the fun rides. You're juggling luggage, navigating terminals, and trying to keep your cool as someone ahead of you has a full shampoo bottle confiscated.

Luckily, TSA's official Instagram page has found a way to make us laugh through the madness. They've got a plethora of memes and posts featuring the most absurd things travelers have tried to bring through security. These 22 TSA memes will help you find some humor in the chaos, whether you're waiting in line or recovering from the journey. Safe travels!

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  • 01
    Jessie Char @jessiechar Today, I flew on the set of a nightmare. Jessie Char @jessiechar Replying to @jessiechar The left foot reached over and opened a window.
    via jessiechar
  • 02
    TSA tsa⭑ Just spotted Elmo at the airport... Do you ... think January has been the longest year of Elmo's life?
    via tsa
  • 03
    PURIFIED DOINKING WATER Nestle Pure Life LEMON LIME SODA Spr EJ♥j @ecchisukecchi what the... someone really tried to bring a gallon of milk thru TSA...and did they...try to...chug it 600
    via ecchisukecchi
  • 04
    Currently reviewing if cats should be considered a liquid.
    via tsa
  • 05
    this water bottle reasonably set off an alert to have my bag searched, but i'm a little proud to have shocked & puzzled yet another TSA employee as they unexpectedly discovered (an unexplainable amount of) mustard packets in a routine bag check MUST MEIN ALLOW HARD
    via tsa
  • 06
    katie @katie_moats the TSA agent held up my bin as an example to the rest of the line on how to go through security correctly. this means I got an A in airport travel, which is a completely normal thing to strive for and attain
    via katie_moats
  • 07
    I woke up to some random kid drawing on my white socks ...
    via tsa
  • 08
    this man really out here saying "hold my birks" at LAX
    via tsa
  • 09
    When you thought they were your soulmate but found out they don't have TSA PreCheck NDER FFLIN
    via tsa
  • 10
    soulfoodscholar @soulfoodscholar FYI, having a carry-on suitcase full of #Chicago #bbq and #popcorn may lead to heightened TSA screening. DAT ENTENTE
    via soulfoodscholar
  • 11
    Trying to chug your entire water bottle in the TSA line
    via tsa
  • 12
    Chelsea @triniwoodstock Yes, that's 8 rolls of goetta sausage. Yes, I got stopped by TSA. Yes, they all laughed when they opened my bag. GLIER'S ORIGINAL ORIGINAL ORIGINAL GLIEKS GOETTA HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT Goetta GLIER'S GOETTA HOT ORIGINAL ORIGINA ORIGINAL Goetta-(get-at the "0" is silent GLIF GO Nutrition Fact HOT
    via triniwoodstock
  • 13
    Ali Goode @alibgoode I got a few strange looks from TSA when they asked me to remove any food from my carry on before it went through the scanner Orizi TORTILLAS Mins Amarilla DATER MON TORT TO TILS 18 E-B TORTILS NOW MON LLAS MO marillo
    via alibgoode
  • 14
    Ben @djamplifide On today's episode of what NOT to do on a plane: crack open a container of raw onions and put it in the seat next to another passenger (me). ONLI
    via djamplifide
  • 15
    VARSITY HE FUN LACE TO EAT delici Eric Moore @edm3 • SINCE 192 With apologies to everyone on the plane I'm about to board, I'll have 2 chili dogs, large onion rings, and no regrets. 600
    via edm3
  • 16
    Marlon @876pilot Tell me why my clipper decide to turn on in my bag going through security at the airport. TSA Agent: Sir your bag is vibrating pretty hard Worst part is I froze up and couldn't give an answer because I didn't know #Awkward what it was
    via 876pilot
  • 17
    THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY DEPARTMENT
    via tsa
  • 18
    connor @connorfranta just saw a lady in the airport security line carrying a big box of donuts & nothing else...I think we're soulmates
    via connorfranta
  • 19
    Monday Struggle Includes: Loose black shorts Black t-shirt Step counter Not included: Escalator Luggage ADULT
    via tsa
  • 20
    I feel like by now TSA just knows I'm the weird girl that travels with luggage filled with tea and flowers TSA You grow, girl! Your suitcase totally makes our daisy! These petals are packed perfectly.
    via tsa
  • 21
    Renée Laaser @RJB_Laaser⚫ Does hot sauce freeze? Because this guy is getting left in the car while we're gone for the week (didn't think my purse hot sauce would make it past TSA). Really don't want to come back to see this grenade exploded. DANGER CLOSE ALL NATURAL **** HEAT RATING 6.0 FL OZ (180 ML)
    via RJB_Laaser
  • 22
    Isaac Haxton @ikepoker Woman in front of me at airport security has a bottle of frozen water. They want to take it. She says it's not a liquid. 4,682 Retweets 57 Quote Tweets 2,981 Likes
    via ikepoker

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