Told You So... Next They Ban Implants!

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Bar? I would bring an iron bar if I wanted a weapon. Gel may not be hard enough on skulls. You maust have meant "bra"....

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"Gel Bars" are banned if you "were" them.

Do we conclude that airport security is run by warriors, not wizards? Only edged and pointy weapons are banned...

This of course begs the question... I know people wear Gel Brassiere's for both prosthetic and cosmetic purposes.
BUT, who wears Gel BARS for prosthetic, or cosmetic purposes, and WHERE.
And, how do they find them? Pat down searches?
I am having Spinal Tap flashbacks now - kids nowadays just ain't what they used to be.

BUT, who wears Gel BARS for prosthetic, or cosmetic purposes, and WHERE.

Get with the program. What, do you still stick a rolled-up sock down your skivvies? It's the 21st century, dude.

By somnilista, FCD (not verified) on 20 Aug 2006 #permalink

I have video of gel bars being used in an evil way.

Gel bars represent one of the most heinous evils in the world today.

Thanks for alerting the world!