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> Is it possible the metal detectors are actually working and not just security theater? The results have been consistently poor over a long period of time. Ju

> Is it possible the metal detectors are actually working and not just security theater? The results have been consistently poor over a long period of time. Just one example: https://web.archive.org/web/20181009074941/http:/oversight.house.gov:80/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5-9-2012-Joint-TSA-Staff-Report-FINAL.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20181009074941/http:/oversight.h... It's possible that they are doing something for sure, but also possible they're just a tiger rock.

invalidlogin 3y ago
What is a tiger rock?
- xethos 3y ago
  Physically and visually impressive, but unlikely to get up and do anything
- cdelsolar 3y ago
  Simpsons reference. A rock that keeps tigers away. “You don’t see any tigers around here do you?”
  - eesmith 3y ago
    And here is a clip of the relevant scene, from the episode "Much Apu About Nothing" (1996), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSVqLHghLpw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSVqLHghLpw Quoting from its IMDB entry at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0774432/characters/nm0810379 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0774432/characters/nm0810379 : Lisa : Dad, what if I were to tell you that this rock keeps away tigers. Homer : Uh-huh, and how does it work? Lisa : It doesn't work. It's just a stupid rock. Homer : I see. Lisa : But you don't see any tigers around, do you? Homer : Lisa, I'd like to buy your rock.