# Frequent-Flier Humor Cheeky TSA Project Tests Airport Screeners' Patience By Pearl | Published 2008-10-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsa-communication-metal-plates-sends-messages-to-airport-x-ray-screeners References: [blog.makezine](http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/09/metal_plates_send_message.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890) & [evan-roth](http://evan-roth.com/) Artist Evan Roth is currently working on his [TSA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smuggler-marmite) communication project which involves metal plates for [carry-on luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryon-luggage-prints) at airports. The metal plates have messages, and sometimes humorous ones like "Nothing Here to See" for airport X-ray screeners with a sense of humor. Otherwise, expect some delays while your luggage is searched thoroughly by hand! The first two plates are finished, but the artist is trying to get access to X-ray machines to get actual pictures. His project will slowly unfold on his website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **TSA Communication Project:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create innovative, humorous and creative designs for TSA metal plates that provide screening info or messages. - **Airport Humor:** Opportunity for airlines and airports to incorporate humor into passengers' experiences for added entertainment and enjoyment. - **Airport Security Technology:** Opportunity to explore innovative technology that can improve the efficiency and accuracy of airport security screenings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Industry professionals can create unique TSA metal plates with humorous and creative messages. - **Travel and Hospitality:** Airlines and airports can enhance the passenger experience with humorous and entertaining elements. - **Security Technology:** Companies can develop new and improved technology for airport security to increase efficiency and ensure a safe experience for passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Playful Airline Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-blocker.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Large-Scale Airport Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-installations.md) - [Discreet Trackable Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qantas-x-july.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [In-Transit Entertainment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intransit-entertainment.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Lost Luggage-Focused Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-relief.md) - [Location-Tracking Luggage Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taglock-travel-lock.md)