At Work

I sat at the x-ray machine checking traveler’s belongings
My co-worker beside me running the Explosive Detection Trace machine
Passenger came in put his bag on the belt
I checked his bag in the chamber
Laptop! I shouted to my co-worker
She grab the bag, “Sir is this your bag?”
“Yes”, he said
She opened his bag to do a search
“May I have your credit card so I can check your laptop?” she said
“No, no no”!  He said, “I won’t pay to have my laptop swabbed, 
May I have my laptop back please”? 
“Oh!  So sorry sir, I meant your boarding pass!”
“Ha ha!”  Said another co-worker, “You’re an ass”.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Shango Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 5:31 AM
Do hear the latest one, "don't touch my junk!" Enjoyed it.
Brown Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Enjoyed reading your impressive poetry today Joy. Have not read for almost a week now. I had a wonderful vacation. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
Anish Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Funny stuff here! What a pain it is traveling due to security risks. Keep 'em coming! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
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