Popsicle Makers a Security Threat

June 23rd, 2010 admin

Chicago chef Rick Bayless photographed this security sign, posted before airport security as people were returning home from the Aspen Food & Wine Festival: No popsicle makers are allowed through security. Anyone have any idea why something like this is so dangerous? Is the TSA prohibiting random things to toy with us? Their blog is silent on this question. EDITED…


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