Say what you will about the TSA, but don’t dare diss their sick burn skills. Over on Instagram, the transportation agency uses social media to shame airplane passengers who overlook security rules when it comes to luggage. In the past year, photos of illicit toys and weapons from franchises like The Walking Dead and even Game of Thrones have become regular staples on the TSA’s page. And, now, one of the world’s most popular anime series has joined the heralded list and been given a solid burn to boot.
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Yesterday, the TSA uploaded a gem of a photo to its Instagram page that made followers buzz. In Atlanta, a passenger was discovered to have a massive replica kunai from Naruto, and the TSA was having none of it.
“This foot-long replica of #Naruto’s Minato Namikaze Kunai was discovered in a carry-on bag at Atlanta (ATL),” the page wrote. “We assume the passenger was traveling alone. Very alone…”
Of course, there are some fans who have taken offense to the page’s tragic insult. After all, the idea of anime fans being a reclusive breed has changed over the years as the medium continues to grow more popular. But, even still, there is a special sort of humor which lends itself to anyone who finds this sharpened knife in a carry-on bag. The replica, which is based off the three-pronged kunai carried by the Fourth Hokage, features the ninja’s sealing script on its handle. And, in the middle of its blades, fans can also see the symbol of Konoah etched in red ink.
Clearly, the weapon was not a functional one even if sharp. If it were working, the passenger could have used the Hokage’s flash technique to teleport wherever he wanted.
Of course, it’s not just Naruto who has suffered at the hands of the TSA. A couple weeks ago, Batman was properly admonished when a fan tried to bring a batarang onto their flight. “Holy purple projectiles, batman! All batarangs, no matter the color, must be packed in your checked bags. This one was discovered in a carry-on bag at Providence,” the TSA wrote.
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If you want to keep up with the agency and its strange carry-on findings, then you can check out their Instagram here.
