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http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/dispatches/post/2012/01/twitter-jokes-ruin-us-vacation-for-two-british-tourists-/616915/1
Watch what you tweet.
That's the message tourists are getting from a British travel association, after the news that a 26-year-old bar manager and his travel companion were detained and deported from Los Angeles International Airport last week after tweeting about coming to the U.S. to "destroy America" and "diggin' Marilyn Monroe up."
UK-based Abta told the BBC that "posting statements in a public forum which could be construed as threatening - in this case saying they are going to 'destroy' somewhere - will not be viewed sympathetically by U.S. authorities. In the past we have seen holidaymakers stopped at airport security for 'joking' that they have a bomb in their bag, thoroughly questioned and ending up missing their flights, demonstrating that airport security staff do not have a sense of humour when it comes to potential risk."
Leigh Van Bryan wrote a message to a friend on Twitter earlier this month, saying "Free this week, for quick gossip/prep before I go and destroy America," and "3 weeks today, we're totally in LA p*ssing people off on Hollywood Blvd and diggin' Marilyn Monroe up!"
Bryan told Britain's The Sun and the Daily Mail that he tried in vain to convince DHS and Customs and Border Patrol agents he was no terrorist. He said he told agents "destroy" was British slang for getting drunk, and "diggin' Marilyn Monroe up" was a quote from the U.S. comedy show Family Guy.
But after passing through passport control at LAX last Monday, Bryan said he and companion Emily Bunting, 24, were detained by armed guards, questioned for five hours, handcuffed and locked up overnight with illegal immigrants and then put on a plane back to Britain.
"Based on information provided by the LAX Port Authority Infoline – a suspicious activity tipline – CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) conducted a secondary interview of two subjects presenting for entry into the United States," the department said in a statement. "Information gathered during this interview revealed that both individuals were inadmissible to the United States and were returned to their country of residence."
That statement continued:
CBP strives to treat all travelers with respect and in a professional manner, while maintaining the focus of our mission to protect all citizens and visitors in the United States. CBP denies entry to thousands of individuals each year on grounds of inadmissibility, some of which include: improper travel documents, prohibited activities or intent, traveling under the Visa Waiver Program without qualifying for participation in that program, smuggling of contraband or prohibited goods, criminal activity or history, immigration violations such as prior overstay, attempting to gain entry with fraudulent documents or posing as an imposter, and national security concerns, among others.
We recognize that there is an important balance to strike between securing our borders while facilitating the high volume of legitimate trade and travel that crosses our borders every day, and we strive to achieve that balance and show the world that the United States is a welcoming nation.
Last week's foiled holiday isn't the first time that a tweet has landed a British traveler in trouble. In January 2010, accountant Paul Chambers tweeted he would blow snow-choked Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster "sky high!" if it was not reopened in time for him to see his girlfriend. He was convicted of "menace," and fined nearly $4,000.
:D :D
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First world problems
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im gonna fuckin kill obama
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im gonna fuckin kill obama
dumbass
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i kno, fbi is gonna be at my doorsteps in the mornin, im fucked
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it really is just like big brother :-\
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I once had issues entering Australia after a long flight. Calling the customs guy a kunt didn't improve things much.
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goes to show the US lacks common sence and a sence of humour
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beta male personified
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beta male personified
Haha, what a fucking pussy. Not funny either. And girl has a boxers jaw.
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id take him as a homo!.... these new trends amuse me greatly
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id take him as a homo!.... these new trends amuse me greatly
No doubt she's getting it from someone else on the side... (maybe he is too)
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That's why I recommend no one travels to America.
Crazy!!
On the other hand, I have very little sympathy if something goes wrong for dumb people who choose to travel to places like North Korea, Kongo, USA etc.
It's their choice and natural selection in work.
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That's why I recommend no one travels to America.
You say wrong word in wrong place and end up in guantanamo without trial. Or worse, your debris is found from dump pit :-\
I was obviously lucky I survived of my trip years ago... then it was not like this back then though... Not even a thought passed my mind that I could end up in torturing chamber on my trip to NY... But It's crazy these days!! No human rights.
From documentaries I've seen it's the same in North Korea; you can't fukin' take pics of wrong places or you are considered as a spy!! But I've never heard NK to jail foreign tourists or torture them so it's safer to travel there :-X
You're surely being a bit ironic here right?
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You're surely being a bit ironic here right?
Of fukin' course. Using provocative style. (though I shortened the post already, making it readable for more people )
But it's still a bit scary... Being honest here, I must say I wouldn't have balls to visit USA these days.
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Fucking f@ggots.
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"Based on information provided by the LAX Port Authority Infoline – a suspicious activity tipline – CB
Does anyone actually believe this?
Someone called in with a tip....
OR
Govt is data mining social networking content and found it this way?
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beta male personified
oh brother. Looks like that 'guy' was only going to destroy bumholes anyway
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Haha, what a fucking pussy. Not funny either. And girl has a boxers jaw.
Would still hit.
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beta male personified
Man, that chick looks rough for 24. I agree, shit can get out of hand though on what they detain people for. I was at least expecting his name to be Mohammad or something. :-\
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I have seen some dumb shit on getbig but tbomz is off the chart stupid.
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id take him as a homo!.... these new trends amuse me greatly
Have you noticed every fucker is wearing that stupid combination of clothes aswell? Does my head in