A man in Portland, Oregon stripped naked in an airport last night to protest the screening process. Whether you think he's a hero or just plain crazy, he definitely tops our list of awkward TSA patdowns. He’s certainly not the first person to have an awkward encounter in a state of undress. You’ve Gotta Watch these uncomfortable moments in public nudity history.
Naked TSA patdown
When a 50-year-old man felt that TSA screeners were “harassing” him at the Portland International Airport, he decided to strip down in protest. The police report said that some people “stepped out of the screening lanes to look, laugh and take photos.” Check out what they saw — if you dare.
Naked car chase
This woman reached 128 miles per hour in her car before getting pulled over by police. When she stepped out of the car, police were stunned to find that she was mostly naked. See how she acts in the back of the police car.
Naked on Wall Street
These performance artists tried “exposing” Wall Street with a naked protest. Their goal was to promote transparency, of course. Watch the stunt that shocked even the most hardened New Yorkers.
There are people out there that moan and groan about how "TSA has never caught a terrorist." Perhaps it is due in some measure to the fact that more vigilance has made it far less of an "easy target?" People moan about invading their privacy and the hassle of being inconvenienced in lines at the airport...yet, many of those same people open the doors to their private lives via their internet behavior and will wait overnight in the freezing cold in front of WalMart to save a few bucks on an XBox. I remember flying to Greece back in the 80's and having to walk the tarmac through a gauntlet of machine-gun carrying soldiers due to the hijackings/terrorism of that time. If people don't like the hassle at the airport, they shouldn't fly. My bigger beef is with people who get away with bringing far too much carry on luggage aboard.
Please explain to me what invasive TSA searches that violate the 4th amendment have to do with waiting "overnight in the freezing cold in front of WalMart to save a few bucks on an XBox". You make no sense.
However, the FBI has managed (and continues to manage) to "smuggle in" weapons and fake bombs into airplanes as part of undercover assessment of TSA... so, I bet they have not caught one, because no real terrorist has really tried.
I could not have said it better myself.
I suspect that without the TSA's heightened security events like 9/11 would be more common. So far the US has been safe.
I think he was just rying to help TSA the want to see everything and touch everything anyway, cause they're all a bunch of pervs( only people in the country allowed to molest children legally) he was just making it easy for the pervs
Good grief. I fly *a lot* and I have never seen a TSA agent molest a child or anyone else for that matter. Kids in this country are subject to harm at a much more alarming rate at the hands of people that they know and are supposed to be able to trust. In addition, how harmful are parents who allow their kids to do far too much computer gaming and TV watching at the expense of getting out, exercising and interacting with their peers – not to mention reading a good book?
@ColorMaven:
I agree with your entire post.
Especially about reading a good old-fashioned book.
The kind bound with paper are the best, imo.
A walk to the library is nice....and comes with a bonus: no TSA agents! 😉
Well, I know you are trolling but, I think about this: If you were a perv, were would you apply for a job? Its a short list: Schools, Ymca, and airport security. They go where they can get their kicks.
Unfortunately, I don't think this guy is anybody's cup of tea...
oh come on. So searching an 8month old baby is ok? That's a little rediculous
After watching these, I think I'll make sure to hit the gym before my nude protest.
So, why can't we get Marissa Miller, or other the Dallas Cheerleaders to also protest???
The sight of this individual sure is not pretty but I don't blame him for taking a stand against the random policies of The TSA. Too many us who have to fly for business have been subjected to the pat down and full body scan. I try to pack lightly, carry a laptop, and handbag. Said handbag was dumped out on a recent trip and a favorite flacon of fragrance and lip gloss turned up missing. They can be replaced but they were stolen by this behemoth TSA woman...Grrr!!
Keep Portland Weird
LOL! It's keep AUSTIN weird! Copy cat!
As a frequent flyer all over the US and Europe I have never encountered a bad situation with TSA. If you look for trouble you will find it. This guy probably has difficulty no matter where he goes. Look folks, if a plane goes down, the first fingers will be pointed at TSA. Travel to Russia or Asia and see how KINDLY travelers are treated in other parts of the world. We are spoiled and hate any "inconvenience"..Love America it is the best country on the planet. Freedom don't come easy folks!!!
Yes, apparently the price of freedom is our freedom. Nice Orwellian doublespeak.
He's our Hero!
clothes are over rated
we're born naked, what's the big deal?
Yea but you certainly looked better then, dont you think??
anything claiming to reveal the truth is probably flawed.
the eternal optimist
Even naked a person can transport drugs and a weapon that is why there is a thing also called a cavity search in the jails .
I fly a good deal and have been through security at airports in the US, South America and in Europe. I am sympathetic to the difficult job entrusted to the TSA officers. To be honest, the most annoying screeners with the least amount of common sense and compassion are the screeners at PDX. I'm not saying they are ALL unreasonable. I met one last week who was above average in carrying out his duties. But overall, I know PDX is the place most likely to create more frustration than any other airport I know of.
why never good looking people strip to protest something? 🙂
He's my hero of the month. I loathe the incompetent, money wasting morons at the TSA.
My comment hasn't posted, and the only thing I can think of is the word "na ked" bounced it to the censors. Bit ironic, no?