We’ve had numerous posts about flying pretty and TSA experiences, but here is one I had last week that is both informative and puzzling. Sue and I flew from Melbourne (FL) to Washington National. I was en drab, but wearing a minimalist bra (small 34A, no lining, no padding, no underwire) under my undershirt and long sleeve shirt. I went through the body scanner, and happened to see the screen that the TSA agent was watching. There were the bra cups and the rear hook area – and nothing else! The TSA agent asked to pat down my back and chest (this always happens when I am underdressed.)
So a couple of questions for any of you who may be TSA-savvy: (1). Howcum only the bra showed up, and not my T-shirt? (2) Do they have a separate setting for males and females for the scanners? (I mean, does the screen show every bra, or is there a “female” setting that ignores them?)
For any of you who may have a similar experience in the future, my advice – no worries, as my Aussie friends say. Who cares if the TSA agent knows you are wearing a bra? Actually, it was pretty funny. When I got through Sue asked me what the hassle was. I told her “You won’t believe this, but the TSA scanner picked up my bra.” Well, I got this great look from the lady sitting next to her. She asked “It did?” I said “It did indeed – I wonder if everyone’s bra shows on the screen.” She had a good laugh at that. I think there is a moral here – being outed shouldn’t be embarrassing – it ought to be fun! I have fun when I’m dressed, and I’d like to think we bring fun to others as well.