36. The Smiley Brick
In one of the most confusing entries, a traveler asked if they could bring a brick with a smiley face drawn on it onto their flight. While the brick itself isn’t prohibited, its use as a potential blunt instrument can raise red flags.
TSA generally allows building materials in checked bags, but carrying a heavy brick into the cabin might lead to extra questioning. Regardless of the smiley face, a brick is a strange thing to consider “essential.”
