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I would like it because it’s the only time I would be touched
Chief
Here u go
Check the tags on your pants, in past similar situations the area would light up as metal but be an in store rfid/security label/density from label layering. Cut it out and see if it’s an issue going forward
Are you, um...?
Chief
In hindsight, the Prince Albert was probably not a good idea
SSSS on your boarding pass?
That's strange. Try a different pant next time and see?
Rising Star
Are you single?
“Research” 😂
Packing a steel rod?
Thick metal zipper?
You had him at thick IBM1…
Balls of steel 🤔
Odd question- but do you have a reversable belt? I used to wear one and go through TSA pre-check and something about the metal in the reversable belt sets off the alarm. If anything, I would start with taking off your belt (even if you have pre-check), and see if that sets off the alarm.
Do you have your wallet in your pocket? Metal credit cards like Chase Sapphire Reserve and AMEX Platinum can occasionally set a WTMD off if the machine’s sensitivity is set to a high setting
Absolutely nothing on me. Will be changing my pants on the return trip
Try a different belt.
Don't have my belt on me
Piercings?
Nope. None
Pro
My suit jacket set it off in the shoulder area for no reason
Those shoulder pads can be deadly
Chief
Male here – had this happen because of, well, you know. After shocked fear wore off I felt sorta proud.
K
Have you gotten them cleaned between trips? I once got stopped because my sweater had some sort of trace remnants of glitter or something after wearing that sweater to a work party the night before. They said even little bits of that stuff can get flagged as metal, and some clothes have it woven right into the fabric for 'dimesnion', even if you can't fully see it.
Prince Albert?
Either you are a Terminator or have been blessed with a Pringles can