Imagine how much better the world would be if we incorporated more humor into everyday life. Tonight at the airport I realized the baggage carousel is like an open stage just begging to be used. Can you get a more captive audience than travelers desperate to get their luggage and get the hell out of Logan?
While waiting patiently at baggage claim, I noticed how quickly heads turn at any indication that luggage is finally coming. And these people stare down every nervous item making its carousel debut (and, yep, this is what the musical Carousel is about) -- either from the top mystery chute or the drive-thru-car-wash rubbery things. This presents a great opportunity!
If I were a baggage handler (a girl can dream) I would throw really random items on the belt first…and like 10 minutes before the luggage came out …as well as between suitcases moving along the belt. I'm picturing things like:
An autographed photo of Penny Marshall
A hoola hoop
Those weird long styrofoam pool noodles
The Downy fabric softener ball
Lampshades
Rubber duckies
Somebody's hair weave
Grimace and The Hamburglar costumes
I like to think this would bring a little joy to a traveler's day. Any other ideas?
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