Source: BroBible
Summary
A woman shared a video of her brother being asked to play his harmonica at a TSA checkpoint after agents mistook it for a potential weapon. The brother played a few notes, and the agents and his sister cheered him on. The video has gained over 748,100 views on TikTok. According to TSA policy, officers have broad discretion to ask additional questions or take a closer look at an item if they can’t immediately determine what it is.
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The habit gets a new name.
Playing a harmonica at a TSA checkpoint is now a thing.
Security officers can ask you to prove your harmonica is not a weapon.
Some travelers have shared their own experiences with airport security, including being asked to demonstrate how to use a edge brush and being inspected for carrying a childhood toy.
It’s just another day at the airport, where music is the answer to security concerns.
The TSA: where a harmonica is a potential threat, but a good tune can clear your name.
