Proof of All the Ridiculous Things People Try to Sneak on Planes
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The Transportation Security Administration, aka the TSA, aka your airport archnemesis, has the weirdest, funniest Instagram account around. No, you're not being punked — this bizarre feed, with more than 250,000 followers, is 100 percent real. People try to sneak all kinds of ridiculously dangerous items onto aircraft including, but not limited to, Batman's batarangs. Instagram user TSA is there to document the weapons and things that are definitely, absolutely not OK to take in your carry-on or checked luggage. Ahead, see the craziest things the TSA has had to take from traveling humans. Source: Getty / Chip Somodevilla
Bear Repellent
If this item alone isn't good enough, there's this gem of a caption: "While traveling can be a bear at times, bear repellent IS prohibited in the cabin of an aircraft."
Because, bear. Get it?? Source: Instagram user tsa
Throwing Star
This fantasy throwing star with bladed edges typically associated with, um, ninjas was found at Dallas International Airport. Source: Instagram user tsa
Bullet and Gun Knife
It's a knife — and gun — in one. Double the danger, double the confiscation. Source: Instagram user tsa
Utility Smartphone Case
OK, this person probably just forgot this case even had a knife tucked away. Regardless, it's now #TSACatch (yes, this is the official hashtag). Source: Instagram user tsa
Hatchet
Just your typical celebratory hatchet in honor of hitting the 100K follower milestone. Source: Instagram user tsa
Smartphone Taser
An iPhone display in an old school Nokia-esque brick phone . . . yeah, real convincing. Source: Instagram user tsa
Octagonal Sais and Shukos
Ninja equipment is illegal in some parts of the country and definitely in the category of "Not OK" for carry-ons. Source: Instagram user tsa
Shuriken
Again with the throwing stars. We suggest ninjas opt for alternative modes of transportation. On foot is probably best. Flying, not so much. Source: Instagram user tsa
And, Finally, 81 Pounds of Marijuana
"When contraband is found, it must be reported to local law enforcement. Especially when it's 81 pounds of contraband." — TSA
No weapons; no contraband. It's that simple. Source: Instagram user tsa