Posted on 06/27/2025 3:06:12 AM PDT by Libloather
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) entered a social media debate this week by clarifying that the Waffle House IDs possessed by some customers of the popular restaurant will “not suffice” as personal identification for travel.
A flight passenger posted a photo on X of his yellow Waffle House ID with the caption, “TSA might want REAL ID, but I have the realest ID.”
The post garnered some 2.1 million views, with thousands of reposts and likes.
TSA responded to the social post by saying the ID does not comply with federal rules and will not be accepted at security check points.
“Respectfully, no … Waffle House IDs will not suffice as a REAL ID alternative (sorry),” TSA responded on X.
Fox News Digital reached out to Waffle House for further details.
Many X users took to the comments section to weigh in on the post.
“How does one even acquire this?” asked a man.
Another user commented, “And I thought this was America.”
Said yet another person, “I have never been so jealous of an internet stranger.”
A user asked, “Where do I get my Waffle House identification?”
“Honestly, takes a lot more documentation to get that badge than REAL ID does,” commented an X user.
One man joked, “I thought [the] Costco card was the realest ID.”
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I want one, but I would have to drive 300 miles to get it. And I would insist that it have my name as “Baby Doll” because that’s what the waitress called me during my entire visit to a Waffle House in Georgia years ago.
Waffle HOuse is also on FEMA’s/DOD’s list of places to check in the event of a natural disaster. They have official standing.
WH corp promise is 24/7 operation, even if a hurricane is pending. They fly in employees from other states so local employees can go home to care for their families. They have generators at each restaurant, along with stores of food for 24 hours of operation.
In the event of a disaster, the Feds check on what WH is doing in the area. If they have scrambled then the situation is serious.
Nor is an ID required, such as DL or passport, for anyone over 18.
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