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Man Bagged for Riding Luggage Conveyor at MIA
NBC Miami ^ | Thu, Oct 14, 2010 | Todd Wright

Posted on 10/14/2010 7:15:48 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Man hitches a ride on luggage conveyor belt

Remember those fun merry-go-round rides you used to enjoy when you were a kid? An airport luggage conveyor is not the adult equivalent.

A man was arrested Thursday for being a big kid and jumping on the conveyor at Miami International Airport. Bradley Bromelow, 40, faces trespassing charges after he laid his 240-pound frame on the luggage conveyor belt and rode it behind the security wall. Airport personnel spotted the human body bag and quickly detained the man. When police arrived, Bromelow told them he did it to impress some friends, who were taping his luggage ride. According to his Facebook page, Bromelow lives in Atlanta so he must be visiting. His activities include "Trying to stay out of the doghouse."

Looks like he fell short on that one.

After a quick explanation to Bromelow that he weighed in over the baggage limit, cops put him in 'cuffs and hauled him away. And he didn't even have to pay a quarter for the ride to jail.

Enjoy your visit to the Magic City, human


TOPICS: Local News; Travel; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: airports; floriduh; luggage
Wouldn't this be great for a new TV show? Law & Order: Airport Luggage Enforcement.
1 posted on 10/14/2010 7:15:53 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

40 yrs old? Does he still live with his parents?


2 posted on 10/14/2010 7:19:59 PM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: nickcarraway

well...are his friends impressed?


3 posted on 10/14/2010 7:22:15 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: mamelukesabre

Who held his Beer?


4 posted on 10/14/2010 7:28:17 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom REMEMBER FREE REPUBLIC IN YOUR WILL. I DID)
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To: nickcarraway

If you’re going to get arrested, at least get arrested for doing something awesome.


5 posted on 10/14/2010 7:42:44 PM PDT by Julia H. (This tagline for rent--only $999.99 a month!)
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To: al baby

Good question.

Last time I had beer in an airport, I missed my flight. it was a layover in chicago on way to cleveland.

I got off my plane, checked the terminal number and started walking. I saw terminal such and such and it was only one number less than the terminal of my flight. So I kept walking the same direction. But about 3 steps later, i spotted a little bar area. So I figured I’d sit down there for a few drinks and then finish walking to the next terminal afterwards. 2 hours later and only 15 minutes left I quit drinking and started walking again.

Guess what? the next terminal wasn’t there. I was at the end of the building. the next numerical terminal was clear on the other end of the entire freaking airport! I hoisted my carry bag up to my shoulder and started sprinting down the walkway dodging people like a quarterback running for it. but I missed the flight. and my luggage was on that plane.

That was 15 years ago. never drink in an airport.


6 posted on 10/14/2010 7:44:08 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: al baby

I have no idea who held his ber, but if he FRmails me, I and some friends will buy him another beer.

A certain amount of irreverence is part of being American. While not a well thought out move, he still did show a refreshingly American attitude while in the alien habitat of those Fast Food Industry rejects commonly called TSA persons.


7 posted on 10/14/2010 7:44:31 PM PDT by GladesGuru (In a society predicated upon freedom, it is essential to examine principles,)
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To: mamelukesabre
down the walkway dodging people like a quarterback running for it.

Nice try! Your busted. It's not like a QB, it's like O.J.

8 posted on 10/14/2010 7:48:37 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Not if you’re a husker fan. they run the option play and quarterbacks run with the ball.


9 posted on 10/14/2010 7:57:31 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: mamelukesabre

Ideally, they’ll hand off to someone like Roger Craig or Tom Rathman...


10 posted on 10/14/2010 7:59:48 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: mamelukesabre

Ideally, they’ll hand off to someone like Roger Craig or Tom Rathman...


11 posted on 10/14/2010 7:59:48 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Someone had a few rounds at the Airport bar.......


12 posted on 10/14/2010 8:03:21 PM PDT by jakerobins
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To: nickcarraway

There are Florida Gators still trying to tackle Tommie Frazier.


13 posted on 10/14/2010 8:06:21 PM PDT by dfwgator (Bring on the Yankees!)
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To: mamelukesabre

Flight 2-0-9 now arriving gate 8- gate 9, gate 10...

Gate 13, gate 14, gate 15 . . .

Gate 23, 24, 25


14 posted on 10/14/2010 8:09:44 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom REMEMBER FREE REPUBLIC IN YOUR WILL. I DID)
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To: dfwgator

They’ll never catch him.


15 posted on 10/14/2010 8:13:17 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: nickcarraway

says you.


16 posted on 10/14/2010 8:15:18 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: mamelukesabre

The funny thing is that Tommie’s brother did play for the Gators.


17 posted on 10/14/2010 9:09:17 PM PDT by dfwgator (Bring on the Yankees!)
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To: nickcarraway

Well, it was stupid, but can’t help but root for the guy a little bit. I’ve always wanted to do that. However, I have always been completely sober in the baggage claim area, and not remotely likely to try it for real.


18 posted on 10/14/2010 9:52:47 PM PDT by married21 (As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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