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May 04, 2010

Luggage Incident Deemed a "Non-Event" At Bush International
— Ace

Just noting this, in case you've read about it: A bag caused some commotion when it emitted a popping noise when it hit the ground. And then smoke.

Smoke was seen coming from the luggage shortly after it was unloaded off a jet around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Houston Airport System. The jet had just landed at the airport from Amsterdam.
Ground crews said they noticed something strange about a blue suitcase and were working to remove it when they heard a "pop" and smoke came pouring from it, according to an airport spokeswoman.

But:

It appears that it wasn't an explosive. A spokeswoman says it's "non-event," which signals to me it was non-sinister.

Enoxo, who tipped me, says they think it was an aerosol can that ruptured.

No one was harmed. I expect this will turn out to be nothing. Just the typical jitters and alarms after a bona-fide terrorist attempt.

Posted by: Ace at 12:53 PM | Comments (61)
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1 TEABAGGERS!!!!!

Posted by: Obligatory Troll at May 04, 2010 12:55 PM (ohxa2)

2 Thank god

Posted by: Mjim at May 04, 2010 12:55 PM (mMdWG)

3 The aerosol can was just upset over the healthcare bill.

Right Bloomberg?

Posted by: enoxo at May 04, 2010 12:55 PM (AtdSk)

4 I expect this will turn out to be nothing. Just the typical jitters and alarms after a bona-fide terrorist attempt.

Yes, yes, yes, but did anyone express negative comments about the Health Care Reform Act of 2010?

Posted by: Mayor McCheese at May 04, 2010 12:57 PM (zgd5N)

5 Now the TSA can ban pressurized canisters from checked luggage, and no Pakistanis will bomb Times Square and make it through security onto their getaway flights ever again.

Posted by: oblig. at May 04, 2010 12:58 PM (x7Ao8)

Joy Behar left her dildo running?

Posted by: Injun Joe at May 04, 2010 12:58 PM (uFokq)

7 1 TEABAGGERS!!!!!
______________

Unlikely. Tea bags don't explode.

Posted by: Anachronda at May 04, 2010 12:58 PM (3K4hn)

Amsterdam? Hmm, I think a cavity search is in order.

Posted by: andy sully at May 04, 2010 12:59 PM (pr+up)

9

clearly the aerosol canister acted stupidly

Posted by: s'moron at May 04, 2010 12:59 PM (UaxA0)

10 Posted by: Mayor McCheese at May 04, 2010 04:57 PM (zgd5N)

Have you ever thought about a run for higher office?

Posted by: John Cornyn at May 04, 2010 12:59 PM (ohxa2)

11 what kind of aerosol can emits smoke when it breaks, my Right Guard only gives off a fine freshly scented mist.

Posted by: Penfold at May 04, 2010 01:00 PM (1PeEC)

12

6

Joy Behar left her two stroke, internal combustion engine powered dildo running

FIFY

Posted by: s'moron at May 04, 2010 01:00 PM (UaxA0)

they think it was an aerosol can that ruptured

But what about the ozone!! Is the OZONE OK!!

Posted by: dananjcon at May 04, 2010 01:01 PM (pr+up)

14 What is it with white dudes trying to blow shit up?

Posted by: Contessa Brewer at May 04, 2010 01:01 PM (I1/U/)

15 Joy Behar left her two stroke, internal combustion engine powered dildo running

I got next.

Posted by: Contessa Brewer at May 04, 2010 01:02 PM (wOGfT)

16 5 Now the TSA can ban pressurized canisters from checked luggage, and no Pakistanis will bomb Times Square and make it through security onto their getaway flights ever again.

Posted by: oblig. at May 04, 2010 04:58 PM (x7Ao

Last I checked, pressurized canisters are already banned from checked luggage. At least it was last year when I flew. I remember, because I saw the sign and forgot to take out my Axe body spray before giving it over. I was expecting to be totally cavity searched.

Posted by: enoxo at May 04, 2010 01:04 PM (AtdSk)

17 Not only do aerosol cans hate Gaia, they are racist! (I'm sure everyone jumped to conclusions about the explosion being perpetrated by a dark skinned religious minority). I think aerosol cans are evil and that they should be banned!

Posted by: runningrn at May 04, 2010 01:04 PM (CfmlF)

18 11 what kind of aerosol can emits smoke when it breaks, my Right Guard only gives off a fine freshly scented mist.

Posted by: Penfold at May 04, 2010 05:00 PM (1PeEC)

Likely wasn't smoke, but vapor from the contents.

Posted by: enoxo at May 04, 2010 01:05 PM (AtdSk)

19 Master Charles' special order hemp seed gas pneumatic scrotal inflation kit was irreparably damaged in the incident. Damn you teabaggers, and the paranoia you foster.

Posted by: Beethoven Von Sanchopanza at May 04, 2010 01:05 PM (bAy2e)

Likely wasn't smoke, but vapor from the contents.

I get vapors with my leg tingles whenever Teh Smoker in Chief is in the house!

Posted by: Chris Matthews fanning himself at May 04, 2010 01:06 PM (CfmlF)

Ever been waiting for a flight and watch how those animals treat your luggage like it was Contessa Brewer in their car after she blew them?

They throw your bags in the plane like it was an Olympic event.

Amirite or amirite?

Posted by: Injun Joe at May 04, 2010 01:07 PM (uFokq)

Joy Behar left her dildo running?

Posted by: Injun Joe at May 04, 2010 04:58 PM (uFokq)

I thought official airline protocol in case of a dildo meant they couldn't imply ownership of it.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at May 04, 2010 01:07 PM (S/HSv)

No really. You've seen them.

They twirl around in circles two or three times like they're throwing a shot-put to see who can throw your Samsonsite the farthest.

Posted by: Injun Joe at May 04, 2010 01:08 PM (uFokq)

24 Ever been waiting for a flight and watch how those animals treat your luggage like it was Contessa Brewer in their car after she blew them?

There was a box labeled "human remains" on my last flight to MKE; they didn't treat it much better.

Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 04, 2010 01:09 PM (mR7mk)

of course that's after their cronies in the concourse rifle through your bags looking for booty

Posted by: Injun Joe at May 04, 2010 01:10 PM (uFokq)

26 Oh, and "aerosol" is OK if it's for "personal care."

If I can't have my AquaNet, the terrorists have already won.

Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 04, 2010 01:10 PM (mR7mk)

27 23 - http://tinyurl.com/5hwnuz

Posted by: Ktnxbai at May 04, 2010 01:13 PM (m69Bj)

28 Huh. I can bring a 3-oz can of non-flammable spray paint in my carry on luggage. Might have to try that this weekend.

Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 04, 2010 01:13 PM (mR7mk)

29 I bet that evil Halliburton is to blame for this disaster.

Posted by: sifty fett, space booty hunter at May 04, 2010 01:13 PM (yNQp7)

I remember those commercials. That chimp probably trains the luggage handlers for the major airlines.

btw, I hate fucking chimps.

Posted by: Injun Joe at May 04, 2010 01:15 PM (uFokq)

31 I bet that evil Halliburton is to blame for this disaster. Does the word 'duh' mean anything to you?

Posted by: Halle Burton, PR director at May 04, 2010 01:16 PM (4Kl5M)

32 How did Faisal's luggage end up in Houston? Send his stuff to Dubai and drop it there.

Posted by: t-bird at May 04, 2010 01:17 PM (FcR7P)

33 31 - BTW, yeah, me too, they want to cuddle afterwards.

Posted by: Ktnxbai at May 04, 2010 01:17 PM (m69Bj)

34 btw, I hate fucking chimps.

So stop doing it already. Thanks.

Posted by: Chimpan-A through Chimpan-Zee at May 04, 2010 01:18 PM (mR7mk)

35 I give the Aerosol can a B+.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at May 04, 2010 01:19 PM (yQWNf)

36 I was expecting begging to be totally cavity searched.

Posted by: enoxo at May 04, 2010 05:04 PM (AtdSk)

FIFY

Posted by: conscious and avoiding a cavity search if at all possible at May 04, 2010 01:20 PM (YVZlY)

Sad thing about this is when you think about all the salt that soared through the checkpoint while security dithered over the aerosol can.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at May 04, 2010 01:20 PM (P33XN)

38 Now TSA can get back to frisking Gramma.

Posted by: sifty fett, space booty hunter at May 04, 2010 01:23 PM (yNQp7)

I was expecting begging to be totally cavity searched.

Posted by: enoxo at May 04, 2010 05:04 PM (AtdSk)

FIFY

Posted by: conscious and avoiding a cavity search if at all possible at May 04, 2010 05:20 PM (YVZlY)

Got me! I do enjoy a good cavity search on weekend travels.

Posted by: enoxo at May 04, 2010 01:23 PM (AtdSk)

40 Shahzad's wife and parents live in Pakistan

I wonder if he can still sponsor their immigration, since he's a citizen.

Posted by: HeatherRadish at May 04, 2010 01:23 PM (mR7mk)

41 The can was attempting to buy a tie and acted stupidly.

Posted by: Vic at May 04, 2010 01:26 PM (QrA9E)

42 It IS company policy never to imply ownership in the event of a dildo. We have to use the indefinite articles: "a" dildo, or "the" dildo; never... "YOUR" dildo.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at May 04, 2010 01:26 PM (qtxjb)

43 Not a Lilliputian diplomat smoking weed in his luggage?

Posted by: KZnextzone at May 04, 2010 01:27 PM (veaqz)

44 Seems like the whole country is on edge.

In other news, my home team is wearing Los Suns jerseys tomorrow night to protest the new AZ law. Mother fuckers. First playoff game that I'll miss watching in years. I sent them an email telling them to stay out of politics, especially this issue, as they will piss off 60% of Arizonans.

Posted by: incognito at May 04, 2010 01:28 PM (u6X4c)

45 Right on time. 3:19. Ace wakes up, 3:00, takes shower, hits computer.

That all night partying in the Big City is going to kill ya!

Don't worry, you have trained the morons to be self blogging, aka posting. Always a good time at AoSHQ.

Posted by: Kemp at May 04, 2010 01:30 PM (2+9Yx)

46 It was me, burping.

Posted by: Contessa Brewer's Mouth at May 04, 2010 01:31 PM (2p0e3)

In other news, my home team is wearing Los Suns jerseys tomorrow night to protest the new AZ law.

I was watching the Marlins/Nationals game the other day and the Marlins were wearing 'Los Marlins' jerseys. Related?

Posted by: Truck Monkey at May 04, 2010 01:32 PM (yQWNf)

48 Let "Los Tijuana Suns" try to sell $1,200 nosebleed playoff tickets in Tijuana.Fucking ungrateful millionaire illiterates.

I'd rather have my son aspire to be a night janitor at a peep show than a professional athlete. He'd associate with better people.

Posted by: sifty fett, space booty hunter at May 04, 2010 01:32 PM (yNQp7)

49 Bullshit.

Posted by: Truman North at May 04, 2010 01:33 PM (3h3kv)

50 Posted by: Chimpan-A through Chimpan-Zee

"Dr. Zaius, Dr. Zauis, Ooo, Dr. Zaius!"

Posted by: wooga at May 04, 2010 01:35 PM (2p0e3)

51 The system worked.

Posted by: Janet Incompetano at May 04, 2010 01:36 PM (xxgag)

52 This was a reconnaissance mission by Al bur Mashave.

Posted by: sifty fett, space booty hunter at May 04, 2010 01:38 PM (yNQp7)

53 But what color was the label on the aerosol can? Might we be rushing to judgment based solely on prejudices against those with darkly colored packaging?!!11!!?

Posted by: Progressive Fucktard Chorus at May 04, 2010 01:38 PM (pLTLS)

54 @49

He could meet Tiger Woods, and Jesse James!

Posted by: Penfold at May 04, 2010 01:39 PM (1PeEC)

55 At least Tiger and Jesse paid their dogs.

Posted by: sifty fett, space booty hunter at May 04, 2010 01:41 PM (yNQp7)

56

It was the 78 oz. Aerosol can of Contessa's vagina odor spray.

Fogged up the entire tarmac.

Thought it had rolled in off the gulf, we did.

Posted by: irritated traveler at IAH at May 04, 2010 01:43 PM (UaxA0)

57 In other news, my home team is wearing Los Suns jerseys tomorrow night to protest the new AZ law. Mother fuckers. First playoff game that I'll miss watching in years. I sent them an email telling them to stay out of politics, especially this issue, as they will piss off 60% of Arizonans.

Posted by: incognito at May 04, 2010 05:28 PM (u6X4c)

The NBA found a way to make themselves even more tediously annoying and unwatchable? Well, that is impressive in a way...

Posted by: Chainsaw Chimp at May 04, 2010 01:45 PM (pLTLS)

58 When a Laker's home game devolves into Jack Nicholson, 700 riot cops, 600 criminals without jerseys, 100 with jerseys, and 3000 illegals who came to watch soccer, the Lakers will be satisfied.

Posted by: sifty fett, space booty hunter at May 04, 2010 01:48 PM (yNQp7)

59 OMG ... Janet Incompetano ... LOVE IT.

Let "Los Tijuana Suns" try to sell $1,200 nosebleed playoff tickets in Tijuana.Fucking ungrateful millionaire illiterates.

So true. I think it's more about not being boycotted than it is to make a stand.

Posted by: incognito at May 04, 2010 01:52 PM (u6X4c)

60 it was probably a dildo

Posted by: Ben "Tyler Durden" at May 04, 2010 02:41 PM (DKV43)

61 The same thing just happened this morning in Seattle. Smoking bag before loading after a "POP" was heard...

Posted by: Marc at May 06, 2010 10:32 AM (LKg73)

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