Andrea Harner: Way to avoid taking shoes off for airport security

As I was packing to leave, I stubbed my little toe, the nail cracked in half right down the middle (I would never spare you the important details, my fine fans - photos to follow. JK Rowling!) and blood spurted out all over the hotel carpet.

When asked to take off my shoes at airport security (of course I had on my gladiator resembling birkenstocks that you can't hide anything in - they're silver btw) I pointed at my feeble toe and said, "My toenail cracked in half so I don't think I should get it near this floor."

And that was it!!

I highly recommend nearly destroying your pinky toe to avoid the nonsense and nuisance of taking your shoes off for airport security.

Posted at 9:54 AM | Permalink | Comments (4)

Comments

"With these changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes...Nothing remains quite the same..." - along with a dash of compassion from your friendly TSA checkpoint :) Just make sure a plastic spork doesn't find it's way into the toe's bandaging! And wishes on a quick heal - anything nail-related hurts with each little nudge :\

Posted by: |mr|Darcy at April 19, 2006 11:01 AM

Those whom resent the joy in another's life must truly hate their own. I think we should feel sad for Lupe that she is unable to share in another's happiness. I have always enjoyed reading about your adventures. Keep up the delightful blogging and I hope you heal swiftly.

Posted by: Chell at April 20, 2006 12:03 AM

Doh! I wish I'd known about this loophole sooner. I stubbed my pinky toe on my honeymoon, and while the stubbing wasn't as severe as yours, it still hurt a lot and the whole nail is now black. At the airport in Cancun I got singled out as we were boarding, and of course they made me take off my shoes. I was so irritated! If only I thought to mention my poor pinky toe!

Posted by: megnut at April 20, 2006 1:07 PM

I boycott the airlines for the reason that the screening rules are so unconstitutionally invasive, and airport screeners are so rude. ALL airport screeners deserve a beatdown for "doing their job."

Posted by: Mike at June 7, 2006 10:26 PM

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