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I flew to Orlando to visit my son about 5 years ago, and my flights down I was lucky enough to get randomized TSA Pre-check tickets. Which I find very contradictory BTW-that they randomly assign those. Anyway, on the way home I was not so lucky, and the feeling-up I got from the TSA person was the most revolting experience I have ever had in public!

So, prior to flying again, I signed up for that useless TSA Pre program. It doesn’t mean that I’m a safe bet to the plane full of people, but I don’t have to be felt up, nor remove my shoes or other clothing items. It was around a hundred bucks, and good for 5 years.

The first time I flew after signing up was with a friend, and she ended up getting randomized TSA Pre-check tickets both legs of the trip. She didn’t get what the big deal was - until we were through the security point in under 5 minutes, and unmolested.

Then she floored me by saying that she really didn’t mind having to remove her shoes and belt, that she didn’t care when the TSA creep felt her over, and she liked going into that booth thing and holding her hands in the air. I was stunned! She said it made her feel like she was really on vacation at last. UGH. So, I made her sit on a bench with me, facing the passengers who were then passing through security. People hopping around trying to deal with their footwear, very oversized guys trying to get their belts back on, people getting YELLED at by TSA creeps, folks trying to put their bags back together. Everyone looking frustrated and sheepish.
That image is crystal clear in my memory. TSA Pre-check, the best gimmick I ever spent money on.