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February 14, 2010

TSA Logo Contest Finalists

Last month I announced a contest to redesign the TSA logo. Here are the finalists. Clicking on them will bring up a larger, and easier to read, version.

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Travis McHale
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Will Imholte
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Rhys Gibson
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Kurushio
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I love to fly and it shows

Vote in the comments. The winner will receive a copy of our most recent books, a fake boarding pass on any flight for any date, and an empty 12-ounce bottle labeled "saline" that you can refill and get through any TSA security checkpoint.

Voting will close at noon PST on Sunday, February 21.

EDITED TO ADD (2/22): Winner here.

Posted on February 14, 2010 at 3:28 PM440 Comments

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Comments

calypsoFebruary 14, 2010 3:44 PM

I vote for "I love to fly and it shows", the fifth one. =)


JoshuaFebruary 14, 2010 3:49 PM

I really dig the US Department of Security Theater logo.


DanielFebruary 14, 2010 3:52 PM

I like the fifth too but I just finished reading about Operation 'Cyber Shockwave' and the phrase Security Theater is very much on my mind. So I'm going with #3.


Sean RileyFebruary 14, 2010 3:54 PM

Definitely number three. It looks official at a first glance. :)


JamesFebruary 14, 2010 3:55 PM

I'd have to go with the Department of Security Theatre as well.

It's clean, snappy and wasy to understand. Everything a logo should be. And it gets the point across to boot. ;)


MikeFebruary 14, 2010 4:02 PM

Will Imholte (#2)

The logo is original yet attractive and the security theatre bit is more implied & subtle.


DonaldFebruary 14, 2010 4:03 PM

I have to vote for the second one, it has the three-word motto and it has the mask symbols to represent "security theatre" -- it packs the most meaning into one symbol and looks good doing it.


Alex MartelliFebruary 14, 2010 4:06 PM

Kurushio (#4). Not the best graphics, but BY FAR the best and subtlest message.


Chris GranadeFebruary 14, 2010 4:08 PM

I rather like Gibson's one, as it makes the security theatre term take front stage, and as it looks most like a logo that would actually get used.


YousefFebruary 14, 2010 4:11 PM

I love the third and the fifth. Can't really split them.


Daniel DFebruary 14, 2010 4:15 PM

I vote for the fifth "I love to fly and it shows". Simply brilliant on the 'I see Paris, I see France' :)


Kenneth RawlingsFebruary 14, 2010 4:16 PM

"I love to fly and it shows", hands down.


monkey think, monkey voteFebruary 14, 2010 4:17 PM

I vote for McHale (#1). I like the emphasis on the motto and the clear graphics.


MathFoxFebruary 14, 2010 4:17 PM

I love Kurushio's version for the subversive message that the TSA takes liberties away.


jonathanFebruary 14, 2010 4:17 PM

Kurushio (#4). The subtle message draws attention to the true cost of security theater.


B. RealFebruary 14, 2010 4:18 PM

Wow, hard choices:
(drumroll please)

#5: I love to fly and it shows
Especially the banner in the talons

(Close runner ups for me are #2 and #4)


shadowfirebirdFebruary 14, 2010 4:23 PM

Kurishio. The others aren't satirical enough for me. This one just strikes the right tone.


KeithFebruary 14, 2010 4:29 PM

I vote for Travis McHale.


Alistair McDonaldFebruary 14, 2010 4:32 PM

I vote for "Department of Security Theatre " I'm not an American citizen; in fact I think I have a brain - does my vote still count ? ? ?


TimFebruary 14, 2010 4:32 PM

I love to fly and it shows!

They're all great though.


MarkusFebruary 14, 2010 4:35 PM

The Departement of Security Theatre is just too good. It looks so genuine too. I'm sure with an official paper with its letterhead you'll get through any TSA checkpoint with your bag of weapons of mass destruction !


Eric CaseFebruary 14, 2010 4:38 PM

Kurushio's! It needs a little help from Illustrator but very nice symbology.


CalumFebruary 14, 2010 4:41 PM

Split between #1 and #3, but I think I'd plump for #3. All good though.


puppykittenFebruary 14, 2010 4:44 PM

US Dep of Sec Theatre +1


RichardFebruary 14, 2010 4:46 PM

I am voting for "I love to fly and it shows"


Carl "SAI" MitchellFebruary 14, 2010 4:49 PM

I also have to vote for #3. While 5 is excellent 3 looks more realistic.


ToddFebruary 14, 2010 4:50 PM

I vote for Will Imholte's design: the masks of theatre, the silhouette depicting the dependency of opacity backed up only by symbolism. It all sums up what seems wrong with the TSA's approach.


bbotFebruary 14, 2010 4:54 PM

McHale, #1, all the way.


Carl BussjaegerFebruary 14, 2010 4:56 PM

Kurushio. Tells it like it is.


TristanFebruary 14, 2010 4:59 PM

I vote for #3. The U.S. Department of Security Theatre.


nickFebruary 14, 2010 5:06 PM

I love to fly and it shows


MorganFebruary 14, 2010 5:13 PM

I vote for #3. The U.S. Department of Security Theatre as well.

Nicely done.


BruceFebruary 14, 2010 5:16 PM

I like both one and two, but vote has to go to #2, the subtle play on security theater is great.


Stacie H.February 14, 2010 5:16 PM

winner: Rhys Gibson

Runner up: I love to fly and it shows


REALLY tough choice


a.February 14, 2010 5:18 PM

I love "I love to fly and it shows" for the idea.
Rhys Gibson's style+idea is good too.


Scott HouchinFebruary 14, 2010 5:18 PM

The U.S. Department of Security Theatre


Bob3February 14, 2010 5:21 PM

I'll go with #4 - well done!


Kathy W.February 14, 2010 5:25 PM

#5. Definitely!


EscapedWestOfTheBigMuddyFebruary 14, 2010 5:30 PM

All good, but Rhys Gibson's is the best.

Honorable mention for Travis McHale and Kurushio who also got the feel of these things right.


Justin YostFebruary 14, 2010 5:32 PM

Defiantly Rhys Gibson


PaulFebruary 14, 2010 5:34 PM

#3 (Rhys Gibson) & #4 (Kurushio) do it for me. I love the irony in taking away the Statue of Liberty's lamp.


AndrewFebruary 14, 2010 5:36 PM

Dept. of Security Theatre by Rhys Gibson, non US spelling for the win


Trichinosis USAFebruary 14, 2010 5:36 PM

Ultimately have to go with I love to fly and it shows. Kurushio gets runner up.


ChasmosaurFebruary 14, 2010 5:36 PM

Rhys Gibson, Department of Security Theater.

Can I vote an honorable mention to I Love To Fly And It Shows?


dave-ilswFebruary 14, 2010 5:37 PM

I vote for Rhys Gibson's logo.


RandyFebruary 14, 2010 5:46 PM

Kurushio gets my vote. It was a very tough choice between that and "I love to fly and it shows".


JayFebruary 14, 2010 5:48 PM

I love to fly!


NicolaiFebruary 14, 2010 5:53 PM

I'd have to support Travis McHale as top here, with Rhys Gibson second. This assumes you're using single transferrable vote :)


CahwyguyFebruary 14, 2010 5:54 PM

I like Travis McHale's of all of them, but I think it would be better if the motto was in latin (for then it would fit better with other government logos).


Clive RobinsonFebruary 14, 2010 5:55 PM

It's a tough choice but,

"I love to fly and it shows"

Is the winner for me as it's "denuded turkey" image is "Just so topical".

I'm thinking I need to blow it up (to A3 size) and make an iron on transfer out of it for a nice white XXXXL T-Shirt I have ;)


RobFebruary 14, 2010 5:55 PM

#1, Travis McHale, I like that one a lot because it looks legit from afar, but when you look closely at the keywords and the Eagle's possesions it strikes you.


DanielFebruary 14, 2010 6:02 PM

Gibson


Baron Dave RommFebruary 14, 2010 6:19 PM

They're all really good, and my Conceptual Artist Hat is doffed to #5, but I'm going to have to go with #1, McHale's, because it's closest to one that they might actually use. Or have used, and I didn't notice.


Joe BlockFebruary 14, 2010 6:24 PM

I'm voting Department of Security Theater.


JohnFebruary 14, 2010 6:28 PM

I would vote for them all if I could! Lovely.

If I must choose, it is: I love to fly and it shows


SuzanneFebruary 14, 2010 6:31 PM

"I love to fly and it shows" is far and away the winner in my eyes.

I see Paris, I see France :)


SaadFebruary 14, 2010 6:31 PM

My vote is for 'I love to fly, and it shows'. Hysterical.


ChristosFebruary 14, 2010 6:39 PM

I vote for Kurushio!..


PiPFebruary 14, 2010 6:42 PM

Gibson. (ftw)


Chris BrewFebruary 14, 2010 6:45 PM

Rhys Gibson's


DominikFebruary 14, 2010 6:47 PM

I love the message of #4:)


BryanFebruary 14, 2010 6:50 PM

I love the US Department of Security Theatre.


ClintonFebruary 14, 2010 6:58 PM

Department of Security Theater.


aikimarkFebruary 14, 2010 6:59 PM

#4 (Kurushio) gave me a chuckle and, so, gets my vote.

The artwork could use some touch-up if it wins.


jcFebruary 14, 2010 7:03 PM

I vote for number 5 -- an eagle with the innards of a chicken is too good to pass up.


EnnorFebruary 14, 2010 7:04 PM

Kurushio #4


ChrisFebruary 14, 2010 7:12 PM

Ha! These are all great. Gonna vote for the third one ("Security Theater") with an honorable mention towards the "body scanner" one.

Nice work to all of you. =)


TrentFebruary 14, 2010 7:13 PM

"I love to fly and it shows", for sure.


OwenFebruary 14, 2010 7:18 PM

My vote is for Will Imholte's (#2). I especially like the masks alluding to the theatre aspect the TSA loves to employ.


WilliamFebruary 14, 2010 7:20 PM

I vote for Travis McHale's design.


DaveFebruary 14, 2010 7:26 PM

I vote for Will Imholte's (#2)


AndyFebruary 14, 2010 7:35 PM

I love to fly and it shows. Awesome.


jambaramaFebruary 14, 2010 7:37 PM

All of those are quite good, but I chuckled out loud at the "I love to fly and it shows" turkey logo.


kozmundFebruary 14, 2010 8:02 PM

Will Imholte, for sure. I kind of wish they'd left out the reflection but still.


myk olearyFebruary 14, 2010 8:02 PM

"I love to fly and it shows" by far.


SteveFebruary 14, 2010 8:07 PM

I'm torn between #3 and #5. I like #3 (Dept of Security Theatre) best, but #5 (I love to fly ..) gave me a good laugh.


Alan BawdenFebruary 14, 2010 8:12 PM

My vote goes to "I love to fly and it shows".


anonFebruary 14, 2010 8:15 PM

Vote: Kurushio


EricFebruary 14, 2010 8:20 PM

Travis McHale, #1.


AJFebruary 14, 2010 8:23 PM

Loved the Eagle's body scan in #5, but my favorite is #3, Gibson's, DoST


iglooFebruary 14, 2010 8:32 PM

Have to go for the Department of Security Theatre (#3)


Stephen HamiltonFebruary 14, 2010 8:35 PM

I vote for: 'I love to fly and it shows'. Love the turkey. Spot on.


Antonio LorussoFebruary 14, 2010 8:35 PM

#3


altjiraFebruary 14, 2010 8:38 PM

Oh jeez, can we only pick one? Can't there be changeable ones, like the threat levels? Very well, I reluctantly pick - No. 3. The toothpaste did it for me.


SteveFebruary 14, 2010 8:39 PM

Rhys Gibson's the clear winner for me. It looks authentic, and the you read "security theater", which gave me a big laugh.


KatieFebruary 14, 2010 8:40 PM

My vote is #2, Will Imholte


Nick LancasterFebruary 14, 2010 9:13 PM

Casting a vote for the bodyscan/eagle


Fulano de TalFebruary 14, 2010 9:18 PM

The third (Department of Security Theatre) is the clear top choice; the fifth (Love to fly and it shows) is not too far behind. The others are not as good.


Lance AlligoodFebruary 14, 2010 9:19 PM

US Dept of Security Theater by Rhys Gibson looks fantastic.


jotrFebruary 14, 2010 9:43 PM

"I love to fly and it shows"++ ROFL!!!


SlonobFebruary 14, 2010 9:50 PM

I vote for "I love to fly and it shows."


wrsFebruary 14, 2010 9:53 PM

"US Dept of Security Theater" is great, though "I love to fly and it shows" tops it all. Plus, it can be used in foreign countries as well which happen to have a bird.. like Germany.

So, I vote for the naked bird.


BrianFebruary 14, 2010 9:53 PM

They are all pretty good but Will Imholte (#2) made the cut.


Jerry TilsonFebruary 14, 2010 9:53 PM

#5, hands down.


MikeFebruary 14, 2010 10:15 PM

my vote "I love to fly and it shows"


JohnFebruary 14, 2010 10:16 PM

Gibson's Secutiry Theatre (even if he spells it like a Canadian)


DaveFebruary 14, 2010 10:23 PM

I vote for naked bird
My wife votes for Kurushio


IslandiaFebruary 14, 2010 10:33 PM

Initially, the humor of #5 (I Love to Fly and It Shows) struck me, but I'll have to go with #3, mostly because I like the inclusion of "Security Theatre" in the logo.


John WunderlichFebruary 14, 2010 10:43 PM

I vote for #3, "Security Theatre" and would like to be first in line for the actual patch. I can put it on over a T-shirt that I was thinking about making. It would say "I support the arts" on the front, with a large "Screening Security Theatre" on the back.


WillieFebruary 14, 2010 10:48 PM

I have to call #5 ("I Love to Fly and It Shows") my favorite because it's just funny, but #3 (Gibson's "Security Theatre") is probably the one that most closely resembles a genuine government agency logo.


Carlo GrazianiFebruary 14, 2010 11:07 PM

#5, hands down. It's pure genius --- X-ray the eagle, and it's a chicken underneath.


jmrFebruary 14, 2010 11:09 PM

Another vote for "I love to fly and it shows". Perfect.


EricFebruary 14, 2010 11:10 PM

While they all have there merits. No. 5 actually made me laughs out loud. Its seemed to capture the silliness of surrounding the TSA and their policies.


travellerFebruary 14, 2010 11:40 PM

I vote for #4


seanFebruary 15, 2010 12:03 AM

Kurushio is wonderful. He gets my votes.
The flying turkey is almost as good, subtle.


Martin SteerFebruary 15, 2010 12:07 AM

Rhys Gibson's Security Theater!


WillFebruary 15, 2010 12:28 AM

I love to fly and it shows.


SlartyFebruary 15, 2010 12:44 AM

I vote for #3. The U.S. Department of Security Theatre.

But I love the "xray" too...


JorritFebruary 15, 2010 12:53 AM

I vote for #3.


giulienkFebruary 15, 2010 1:14 AM

I vote for Travis McHale.


JRFebruary 15, 2010 1:30 AM

removing dangerous objects since 2001.


Kai HowellsFebruary 15, 2010 1:46 AM

Vote for Rhys Gibson


GerritFebruary 15, 2010 1:48 AM

Kurushio is a winner, though the theater masks of number 2 are a good find as well.


csrsterFebruary 15, 2010 1:59 AM

I'm going for #4. It really gets the "Trading your freedom for our job security" message across.


Tremaine LeaFebruary 15, 2010 2:06 AM

1 heartfelt vote for "US Department of Security Theater"


jacoshFebruary 15, 2010 2:08 AM

Vote for Will Imholte


RomanFebruary 15, 2010 2:16 AM

#3 is my favorite. Good contest! :)


Mal February 15, 2010 2:17 AM

#5 "I love to fly and it shows"


BenFebruary 15, 2010 2:22 AM

"I love to fly and it shows" haha, great!


lottieFebruary 15, 2010 2:28 AM

a vote for #5 - i love to fly and it shows.
(although kurushio's is cool too)


ZynxFebruary 15, 2010 2:30 AM

Rhys Gibson is the one!


maxFebruary 15, 2010 2:43 AM

#5 (The last one). Simply beautiful.


BjornFebruary 15, 2010 3:00 AM

#5 I love to fly and it shows


JanFebruary 15, 2010 3:13 AM

#5 is the best!


DanielFebruary 15, 2010 3:33 AM

I love to fly and it shows


PFebruary 15, 2010 3:41 AM

This naked tur^H^H^Heagle really beats me.

I vote for #5


MyVoteFebruary 15, 2010 3:47 AM

Will Imholte


leegFebruary 15, 2010 3:54 AM

Definitely #4 (Kurushio). The emasculation of liberty message does it for me.


IronCancellerFebruary 15, 2010 4:10 AM

#5


VolliFebruary 15, 2010 4:17 AM

I vote for #5: "I love to fly and it shows". Funny and well made from the design point of view.


dajoFebruary 15, 2010 4:21 AM

Vote for: Kurushio, great message :)


alforaFebruary 15, 2010 4:31 AM

Kurushio #4

Very subtle and devious. ;-)


DerobFebruary 15, 2010 4:34 AM

For me the winner is #4 (kurushio), followed by #5(love to fly), #1 (Hale), #3 (Gibson) and #2 (Imholte), though the last three are close. #4 is for me the winner because of its satire, #5 follows because its original and I like its graphics, #1 because it is a very clear logo, #3 is also clear but has the problem of the no-fly list being a bit large and ugly, and #2 is just too delicate to serve as a logo


MarkFebruary 15, 2010 4:36 AM

My vote is for "I love to fly and it shows".


Particular Random GuyFebruary 15, 2010 4:43 AM

I vote for #3 (gibson) for looking official closely followed by #4 (kurushio)


uk visaFebruary 15, 2010 4:50 AM

I love to fly and it shows.


Np237February 15, 2010 5:15 AM

I vote for “I love to fly and it shows”, followed by Travis McHale.


MattFebruary 15, 2010 5:16 AM

I love to fly has got to be the funniest. US Department of Security Theatre is very convincing though.


KashifFebruary 15, 2010 5:29 AM

#3 - Gibson (US Department of Security Theater), but would have loved the addition of #4's banner ("Removing Dangerous Objects since 2001")


NevFebruary 15, 2010 5:41 AM

3 pts Will Imholte

1 Pts Rhys Gibson runner up


Adam C.February 15, 2010 6:04 AM

Great stuff!

#3 "US Department of Security Theatre"


Frederic MerizenFebruary 15, 2010 6:08 AM

#4 (Kurushio)

Not the best drawn, but the eagle taking away its own liberty is right on so many levels


David AlexanderFebruary 15, 2010 6:10 AM

I vote for Rhys Gibson - Dept. of Security Theatre. Says it like it is.


RogerGSFebruary 15, 2010 6:13 AM

I See Paris is the wittiest.


MarkFebruary 15, 2010 6:15 AM

Classics all. But #3 Rhys Gibson definitely has the edge and gets my vote


CraigFebruary 15, 2010 6:24 AM

I like #3 and #5 and if #5's content could be embedded into #3 you would have the best of both worlds :-)


ytFebruary 15, 2010 6:25 AM

Can I vote for my top three?

#1 I love to fly and it shows
#2 Travis McHale
#3 Rhys Gibson


dahamstaFebruary 15, 2010 6:27 AM

My vote goes to "US Department of Security Theater".


BF SkinnerFebruary 15, 2010 6:28 AM

Kurushio


SandroFebruary 15, 2010 6:30 AM

I vote for "I love to fly and it shows"


StephanieFebruary 15, 2010 6:40 AM

Why choose just one? They are all great! Good work!


No, I will not moltFebruary 15, 2010 6:41 AM

##5 "I love to fly and it shows"


Naked TurkeyFebruary 15, 2010 6:41 AM

#5, 'I see lots of underpants'.


BMFebruary 15, 2010 6:49 AM

Too pity, since I am too late (I've got know about contest it only now), so I could not help on time. :-( Well, if all of these co-called logos are for http://www.tsa.gov/ then all are crap and better leave original as it is, if we talk here about brand. None of these sort of "logos" are follows even basic rules, not to talk about other things.

"I love to fly and it shows" — I'd call it "I love to fry and it blows". What the hell is this? A fried chicken? Or stomach check in a zoo? Who knows...

"Will Imholte" — author must be a true guy from The Soviet Russia... All artifacts in a place: colors, a pentagram and three dudes (the happy, the sad and the eagle) to drink a vodka together. Prevet-ryespyekt!

"Travis McHale" — a nice rubber stamp for a typical health certificate from the hospital, but probably not the best brand for a TSA logo.

"Kurushio" — not sure why eagle has to uproot hair of Statue of Liberty, but certainly he might get burned by a fire.

I have a trouble getting why people *love* to make things fugly. :-( All logos looks like a bunch of amateurs learning Microsoft Paint. Folks, you have nobody who actually paint?

You've end up with a saying: "We wanted make it the best, but we've done it as usually." ©... :-(

I vote for original. Leave as it is, don't ridicule the world.


KentFebruary 15, 2010 6:53 AM

I vote for Kurushio (#4)


DownUnderFebruary 15, 2010 6:56 AM

#3, Security Theatre. A common thread in this blog!


The Gold ToothFebruary 15, 2010 6:56 AM

Travis McHale, no question.


SteveFebruary 15, 2010 6:58 AM

US Department of Security Theatre gets my vote.


John MoehrkeFebruary 15, 2010 7:17 AM

I have to go with "The Department of Security Theatre" by Rhys Gibson. Nicely done, clear, and to the point.


AndreaFebruary 15, 2010 7:18 AM

#5, "I love to fly and it shows."


stormadvisorFebruary 15, 2010 7:21 AM

Gibson's has my vote. The 2-faced eagle does it.


periFebruary 15, 2010 7:24 AM

I vote #5, "I love to fly and it shows."

I also wanted to thank everyone who submitted. It was all funny and I wanted to especially point out #4, Kurushio's logo, eagle attacks statue of liberty; that was hilarious!


ccurveyFebruary 15, 2010 7:26 AM

"I love to fly and it shows". That's going on my TSA "love note" that I put in my checked bags the next time I fly.


Wes PFebruary 15, 2010 7:27 AM

I vote Will Imholte


MJFebruary 15, 2010 7:29 AM

I vote for the eagle as turkey (I love to fly and it shows)


James MFebruary 15, 2010 7:31 AM

A vote for number 3, Security Theatre.


AaronFebruary 15, 2010 7:32 AM

It is got to be the Fifth. It ticks all the boxes in relation to a security & transparency! :)


John SFebruary 15, 2010 7:51 AM

#3 makes it for me.


GandalfFebruary 15, 2010 8:02 AM

I vote for Kurushio (#4).


Justin FFebruary 15, 2010 8:35 AM

I vote for #1 - the art is well done & the message subtle.


bifurcationFebruary 15, 2010 8:38 AM

I love to fly and it shows !


RichFebruary 15, 2010 8:56 AM

#5: I love to fly and it shows.

I love #3 for all the reasons people have stated, but #5 made me laugh out loud. It was very hard choosing between those two.


BJNFebruary 15, 2010 8:57 AM

I like Kurushio (#4) best.


RSaundersFebruary 15, 2010 9:04 AM

Five fabulous entries, I have to go with Kurushio for pointing out a farce without using the word "farce".


GRSFebruary 15, 2010 9:05 AM

Rhys Gibson - US Dept of Sec Theatre


DavidFebruary 15, 2010 9:06 AM

"I love to fly and it shows....", if I can vote for only one. I loved Kuroshio's also, but I have only one vote to give for my country.


DonFebruary 15, 2010 9:13 AM

I love to fly and it shows!


Beth S.February 15, 2010 9:15 AM

Rhys Gibson's.
Kurushio's is funnier but Gibson's makes a better logo.


Tom BFebruary 15, 2010 9:31 AM

I Love to Fly and It shows!


Eric F.February 15, 2010 9:35 AM

#5


zperFebruary 15, 2010 9:35 AM

My vote is for Kurushio #4.

Just curious that how to ensure that there is no ballot stuffing ?


DanielFebruary 15, 2010 9:38 AM

4. Kurushio


pcFebruary 15, 2010 9:41 AM

I vote for the first one: Travis McHale

PS: Excellent contest!


AlexFebruary 15, 2010 9:45 AM

Kurushio.


Winnie OmodtFebruary 15, 2010 9:46 AM

#5 - ex-Pan Am stewardess, Registered Nurse, politically progressive - oh yes, #5. Just shows how far off the mark we are.


Andre LePlumeFebruary 15, 2010 9:52 AM

Cinco, for sure.


MikeFebruary 15, 2010 9:57 AM

I love to fly.

The eagle's turned into a chicken.


R. AllenFebruary 15, 2010 9:58 AM

I love to fly and it shows fer sure.


MailmanFebruary 15, 2010 10:03 AM

#5, I love to fly.

I love the creativity of it, and being from France, I love the idea of a TSA logo that mentions Paris, France.


Kevin EshbachFebruary 15, 2010 10:05 AM

I vote for #4 (Kurushio).


GeorgeFebruary 15, 2010 10:11 AM

I vote for Travis McHale because of its clarity. But I would replace "tedium" with either "stupidity" or "arrogance."

Rhys Gibson's is better in some ways, but I would not have known what the eagle had in its right talon without a caption explaining it as the no-fly list (which the TSA doesn't actually maintain).

Kurushio has a nice concept, but it's just too "busy" for a logo.

Will Imholte and I Love To Fly get disqualified for needless factual inaccuracies. It's the TRANSPORTATION "security" administration, not the "Travel security administration." And the TSA is part of the Homeland Security Department, not the DOT.

That said, I will note that "to a small mind, a nit is an elephant."


Miguel FarahFebruary 15, 2010 10:25 AM

I'm torn between #1, #3 and #4, but I've decided to vote for Kurushio's submission.


lancejackFebruary 15, 2010 10:29 AM

#2, Will Imholte, is the choice I am making.


PLHFebruary 15, 2010 10:34 AM

My vote is for "I love to fly and it shows". It is humorous and incisive without being mean-spirited, and conveys a sense of absurdity in a more subtle way than the others. I can forgive the minor inaccuracy (TSA being part of DHS, not DOT).


JohnOFebruary 15, 2010 10:35 AM

I love to fly, and it shows. LOL


AnonymousFebruary 15, 2010 10:36 AM

Kurushio for the concept (though the art needs a little cleanup).

The others make me smile, but Kurushio makes me angry and reminds me why. I don't want to smile about the TSA, that's a big step on the road to acceptance.


MattFebruary 15, 2010 10:43 AM

Number 3. Rhys Gibson


Andy in NCFebruary 15, 2010 10:45 AM

Kurushio's (#4) is the most poignant; funniest is "I love to fly and it shows" (#5)


rtiainenFebruary 15, 2010 10:56 AM

I'll vote for Will Imholte.


JohnFebruary 15, 2010 10:58 AM

Hard choice, but I like #4.


BillFebruary 15, 2010 11:00 AM

Kurushio


JonathanFebruary 15, 2010 11:03 AM

#3. Rhys Gibson


HugeFebruary 15, 2010 11:04 AM

Kurushio (#4). I love the layers of meaning.


Just Bored...February 15, 2010 11:09 AM

#5 I love to fly and it shows!

Definitely the right image!


Old ZebFebruary 15, 2010 11:16 AM

#4 well drives home the point that what was once revered is now denigrated. And they are all great!


Tangerine BlueFebruary 15, 2010 11:21 AM

Highest Quality: Imholte
Funniest: I love to fly
Best Message: Kuroshio

Overall favorite: Kuroshio. Could use more polish, though.


jgrecoFebruary 15, 2010 11:22 AM

Toss up between 3 and 4, but my vote goes to 4. All of them are quite good though!


KrinsloFebruary 15, 2010 11:23 AM


I don't understand number three. What is the eagle clutching? It's unclear. It looks like... a newspaper.

Number one uses the same basic design but the graphic itself is much more clear, with the toothpaste and boxcutter. And the "weakness, tedium, farce" motto is very clever.

Number one wins.


Petréa MitchellFebruary 15, 2010 11:26 AM

I vote for Kurushio's entry.


KrinsloFebruary 15, 2010 11:31 AM

Another reason I like the first one, McHale's is that it's the most sly and subversive. You don't notice right away that it's a parody. You could probably give a patch with this design to a TSA guard, and he'd throw it on without realizing...

And again, the boxcutter and toothpaste are better graphics than the toothpaste and (whatever it is) of Gibson's.



L A WaldFebruary 15, 2010 11:34 AM

#5 (I love flying and it shows) Gets my vote - it's hysterical. Hmm, that makes it just like the average response to a security threat.
#4 (Kurushio) is a close second.

@zper - Ballot-stuffing prevention has been provided by Diebold.


J HansenFebruary 15, 2010 11:38 AM

Travis McHale's


JeroenFebruary 15, 2010 11:41 AM

I vote for the Security Theatre.


GaryFebruary 15, 2010 11:43 AM

Rhys Gibson


CarlosFebruary 15, 2010 11:48 AM

Also Rhys Gibson.


AviatrixFebruary 15, 2010 11:48 AM

Kurishio: others have a stronger appearance, but the stronger symbolism here edges them out.


Marc LeithFebruary 15, 2010 11:50 AM

I'd have to go with the Department of Security Theatre .


DeskinFebruary 15, 2010 12:03 PM

Kurushio. The message is superb even if the graphics are weaker.


Cris PMFebruary 15, 2010 12:05 PM

Kurushio wins by a slim margin...


Tim BFebruary 15, 2010 12:12 PM

Department of Security Theater


Chris SullinsFebruary 15, 2010 12:18 PM

I'm going to say #4, which is the most original by a good margin. The quote is unnecessary, though. Dilutes the message. Someone should clean it up and vectorize it.


Eric KleinFebruary 15, 2010 12:21 PM

My vote is #5. Absolutely brilliant!


DRCFebruary 15, 2010 12:25 PM

definitely "I love to fly and it shows"


LukeFebruary 15, 2010 12:32 PM

#5 "I love to fly and it shows"

it's great because it works on multiple levels, both as a nudity joke and as a subtler jab at the absurdity of the process: "the emperor has no clothes"

(bonus points for sneaking a double entendre into the name field)


techresellerFebruary 15, 2010 12:32 PM

Dept of Security Theatre. Could be a real one.


Terry BenningtonFebruary 15, 2010 12:33 PM

#1, by Travis McHale. It looks more like a submission offered by a true Government employe in a TSA-sponsored contest... using MS Paint. I would, however, like to see "Transportation Security Administration" replaced with "Totally Silly Agency" or perhaps "Totally Senseless Agency."


MikeFebruary 15, 2010 12:33 PM

I vote #5.


somewomanFebruary 15, 2010 12:52 PM

#3.


JohnFebruary 15, 2010 1:01 PM

I vote for the US Dept. of Security Theater (#3).


JTFebruary 15, 2010 1:06 PM

Im going to vote for #3 (Rhys Gibson)
The subtly of it is what wins it over for me. You dont realize it, unless you actually take the time to look at it.
Which for me... is just like what the TSA does. At first glance what they do may seem to work, but once you look at it a bit longer, you realize its a complete farce.


spaceman spiffFebruary 15, 2010 1:14 PM

I vote for the last one, "I Love to Fly..." - does he wear boxers, or briefs? :-)


SturleFebruary 15, 2010 1:17 PM

I take the fifth!


AndrewFebruary 15, 2010 1:17 PM

"I love to fly and it shows"++

Though "I see Paris, I see France" was a cultural reference that was lost on me until I googled it. Then I couldn't stop laughing. :)


Kevin HFebruary 15, 2010 1:18 PM

I vote for #3 "Security Theatre". Just say "no" to toothpaste!!!


phil_sFebruary 15, 2010 1:25 PM

I vote for #5 "I Love to Fly and It's Shows"


VincentVFebruary 15, 2010 1:34 PM

I vote for #3 "Security Theatre"! It looks so real :)


Nathan TuggyFebruary 15, 2010 1:42 PM

#4 for me.

#3 is too hard to figure out (although this may be considered an advantage for government work).


Craig MarshallFebruary 15, 2010 1:44 PM

Number 1: could be real until examined closely


krbFebruary 15, 2010 1:45 PM

I think the "security theatre" entry would be awesome if it had two eagle faces made out like the comedy and tragedy masks.


EliFebruary 15, 2010 1:45 PM

Tough choice, but: Will Imholte #2


Bill HorneFebruary 15, 2010 1:52 PM

They're all very good, but I vote for
Rhys Gibson.


LibertyFebruary 15, 2010 1:59 PM

Kurushio

The box cutters on the others should be nail clippers.


ProudhonFebruary 15, 2010 2:00 PM

#5!


PamFebruary 15, 2010 2:12 PM

#3, but #5 is hilarious and the others are also wonderful


Chris SwanFebruary 15, 2010 2:38 PM

Travis McHale (#1)


PC_4N6February 15, 2010 2:40 PM

Kurushio - Clearly demonstrates the attack on US citizens and Liberty, not the real threat.


Leroy F. BervenFebruary 15, 2010 2:48 PM

Kurushio (#4) - best of a good lot, with the most specific connection to the combination of extreme stupidity and ineffectiveness, with restrictions on long-accepted American liberties.


Nasir MemonFebruary 15, 2010 3:20 PM

Kurushio it is.


mrwhitespadeFebruary 15, 2010 3:22 PM

Definitely number three.


SolsaFebruary 15, 2010 3:33 PM

I vote for "I love to fly and it shows", #5.


B. RogersFebruary 15, 2010 3:45 PM

I love to fly and it shows-- made me laugh out loud.


CraigFebruary 15, 2010 3:49 PM

I vote Kurushio.


BudFebruary 15, 2010 4:04 PM

"I love to fly and it shows"

It was a difficult choice though, I like them all.


A. BendichoFebruary 15, 2010 4:06 PM

Kurushio ! Best representation of what's really happening.


ArtFebruary 15, 2010 4:10 PM

I'm voting for Kurushio. The text message is ok, but the eagle descending upon Ms. Liberty really shows the problem posed by the TSA approach. Loss of freedom = a win for the bad guys.


G SnyderFebruary 15, 2010 4:35 PM

I vote for Rhys Gibson's entry. Some of the others are great ideas, but they don't fully achieve the proper "official seal" feeling in an artistic sense.


Lou GehrigFebruary 15, 2010 4:40 PM

Voting for: Kurushio

First we change French Fries to Freedom Fries (apparently because we're confused over definitions). Only makes sense to go after the next largest French threat - Lady Liberty!


JonathanFebruary 15, 2010 4:45 PM

Put me down for #5 ("I Love To Fly")


RuebenschweinchenFebruary 15, 2010 5:05 PM

#5


raineaterFebruary 15, 2010 5:14 PM

#4 has my vote, but considering the level of confusion generated by the TSA, maybe a revolving sign with the top two or three is best.


hyongFebruary 15, 2010 5:14 PM

#5: I love to fly and it shows


Sam VilainFebruary 15, 2010 5:26 PM

#4 Rhys Gibson. When reduced it's the only one which is still humourous :)


Chris BennettFebruary 15, 2010 5:33 PM

#5: Just as silly as TSA is!


mcbFebruary 15, 2010 5:51 PM

#4 Kurushio; but it was a tough call.


Brad ConteFebruary 15, 2010 6:13 PM

#3. As James (from the top of this comment thread) said:

> It's clean, snappy and [e]asy to understand. Everything a logo should be. And it gets the point across to boot. ;)

I agree.


Mike PFebruary 15, 2010 6:18 PM

Rhys Gibson


JaredFebruary 15, 2010 6:21 PM

Kurushio, if I have to pick just one.
- great contest, Bruce!


CRFebruary 15, 2010 6:28 PM

"I love to fly and it shows" by a mile!


Joe in AustraliaFebruary 15, 2010 6:36 PM

Rhys Gibson. It's cleaner and funnier than the rest, although the X-ray one is cute.


TSA FanFebruary 15, 2010 6:41 PM

Kurushio!
Nice imagery!


DavidFebruary 15, 2010 6:45 PM

I love to fly - very visual.


JPSFebruary 15, 2010 6:49 PM

Travis McHale's Design.


GweihirFebruary 15, 2010 7:43 PM

All pretty good, but Will Imholte is my favorite.


Tamara BensonFebruary 15, 2010 7:54 PM

My Vote is for "I love to fly and it shows".
This one is timely and intelligent. Combines foodie-ism with the theatre of airline safety. Roast this one at 400 for an hour and enjoy.

The others are really great. Rhys Gibson is my second runner up because it looks so official and tells the truth.

Maybe circle the "I love to fly" logo with the "Department of Security Threatre" and it'll fly the best.

Great contest,
Tamara


Rob PFebruary 15, 2010 7:58 PM

#3 is perfect. It looks like a real insigia, until you read it.


CaroleFebruary 15, 2010 8:00 PM

Kuroshio and Gibson, in that order. But they're all fun.


ChoctotsecFebruary 15, 2010 8:07 PM

Kurushio


onetimerFebruary 15, 2010 8:31 PM

Rhys Gibson


mrobinson52February 15, 2010 8:32 PM

They are all great and a lot of fun, but the submission by Rhys Gibson has that great heraldic look that the government seems to go for, so that gets my official vote. The submission by Will Imholte is just gorgeous, and the symbolism of Kurushio is fantastic and so true. I wish we could have an amalgam of them all!


PackagedBlueFebruary 15, 2010 8:42 PM

I'm not voting.

While the TSA is screwed in some ways, what else can you get in the USA?

This is how things work, pretty bad, with government programs in these fragmented power days.

What bothers me is this contest/article is bad theater. Sure, blowing off steam is healthy, and should be encouraged, but not here, and not by an important security insider. IMHO, only BM's comment, gets this contest right.

Sophisticated professionals can take political mud fights, but the TSA have enough problems of their own, without the elite flaming them. It only causes blowback, something that is not needed now.


onevoterFebruary 15, 2010 8:53 PM

I like Rhys Gibson's US Dept. of Security Theatre


GeorgeFebruary 15, 2010 9:37 PM

Definitely Rhys Gibson's.


LurkerFebruary 15, 2010 10:04 PM

Kurushio -- subtle; at first glance it looks like the eagle IS protecting us from something dangerous


chazFebruary 15, 2010 10:12 PM

#4. The message is perfect. Taking away our crown and our torch, indeed.


SMKFebruary 15, 2010 10:13 PM

Laughed out loud and must vote for Kurushio's logo. "Removing Dangerous Objects since 2001". We'll keep trying until we get it right.


tmoboFebruary 15, 2010 10:51 PM

#5 ("Nekkid Birdie")


EllyFebruary 15, 2010 11:01 PM

I vote Will Imholte! He's the best!!


Lapo LuchiniFebruary 15, 2010 11:08 PM

I vote for Rhys Gibson's #3.


Bruce ClementFebruary 15, 2010 11:11 PM

Well done Mr Schneier, you've picked 5 top entries for the finalists.

Kurushio's logo showing the TSA attacking the Statue of Liberty representing the liberties they have removed from the US. Of course, when you renamed French Fries, I'm surprised you didn't rename their statue also, perhaps to the Statue of Security.

Rhys' shield is a beautifully executed mishmash of symbolism, I especially liked the two faced Eagle, but until I read his explanation I couldn't work out what the scroll was and I still don't know what the emblems on the eagle's shield are meant to mean.

"I love to fly" - Brilliant, just brilliant, but not really a shield.

Travis & Will both nicely caught the faux simularity between box cutters (which worked, one time) and toothpaste which has always been theatre. Will's drawing is technically the better executed but the sillowette doesn't work for me as an official shield. I might get it done as a tee shirt though.

It's close, but I'll have to vote for Travis. My apologies to the others.


GregFebruary 15, 2010 11:24 PM

I like the Rhys Gibson "Department of Security Theatre"


MareeFebruary 15, 2010 11:53 PM

Rhys' Security Theatre. Looks very professional.


noneFebruary 16, 2010 12:17 AM

If they all win the TSA could have a confusing array of official logos to keep the terrorists (public) on their toes. In all good theatre we can expect any actor to have many faces.


HawFebruary 16, 2010 1:26 AM

#1 for me, with #3 coming a very close second


Kelly McKenzieFebruary 16, 2010 1:56 AM

I vote for "Department of Security Theatre


David MolesFebruary 16, 2010 2:27 AM

Rhys Gibson, "Security Theatre." I would wear the t-shirt.


Gregory FongFebruary 16, 2010 2:33 AM

Gibson's "Security Theatre"!


JosephFebruary 16, 2010 2:49 AM

I vote for Rhys Gibson's logo. It looks very professional!


Alex ClaytonFebruary 16, 2010 3:04 AM

Definitely Will Imholte's logo. Classy


Cheshire CatFebruary 16, 2010 3:48 AM

I'm for #5 (and it shows...)


AnotherAnonymousAceholeFebruary 16, 2010 4:11 AM

I vote for Rhys Gibson


OlafFebruary 16, 2010 5:03 AM

#1 and #3 are very good. I doubt anyone would notice them on a jacket they look very official.
But #5 is very funny.....

Ok #3 Rhys Gibson because it really could pass for a real badge.


SohanninFebruary 16, 2010 5:29 AM

"I love to fly" gave most chuckles so I vote for that. DoST was the runner-up.


brindafellaFebruary 16, 2010 5:50 AM

While #3 "Security Theatre" looks 'real', #2 gets my vote.

#2 "Travel Security administration" has a subtlety in the font size versus visual impact which means that people would be more likely to accept it as the 'new normal' without going beyond there.


Jiminy K.February 16, 2010 6:05 AM

#5. While I love the subtle way #3 subverts the classic U.S. government seal imagery, #5 has a joke at least as good with much better-quality artwork - and if the TSA and its ilk stands for anything, it's the idea that appearance is far more significant than substance.


Jiminy K.February 16, 2010 6:06 AM

Sorry, I mean #4 rather than #3.


AdamFebruary 16, 2010 6:38 AM

I vote for #5 - I love to fly and it shows.


BillFebruary 16, 2010 6:53 AM

I vote "I love to fly and it shows"

A numpty sets fire to his underpants, and in reply we Brits get 'naked' body scanners.

So the next numpty with a buttbomb(tm) and we'll be introducing...

Hey, anybody want to try Rectal Scan v1.0 ? Or worse the Beta! Ok ok I'd better stop now.


PaulFebruary 16, 2010 7:19 AM

US Dept of Security Theater by Rhys Gibson


AgnominiousFebruary 16, 2010 7:25 AM

I love to fly and it shows.


PinjataFebruary 16, 2010 7:29 AM

I vote #3 Rhys Gibson


DayOwlFebruary 16, 2010 7:32 AM

I vote for #3.

Two of the logos were rejected by the security settings on the corporate network. Hmm...


Chris NewhamFebruary 16, 2010 7:35 AM

Its got to be "I love to fly and it shows".

Are there any studies on the safety of these new backscatter scanners that have been rushed in and are now mandatory at (UK) Heathrow & Manchester airports?


Jake McGrawFebruary 16, 2010 8:36 AM

I love to fly and it shows, I feel like "Security Theater" could have done more with the concept.


Matt SimmonsFebruary 16, 2010 8:38 AM

"I love to fly and it shows" made me laugh harder than anything in recent memory. Please pick this one.

I will buy this on a t-shirt right now.


geekyoneFebruary 16, 2010 8:55 AM

I vote Kurushio (#4). I loved #5 and would definitely buy a T-Shirt but I can't really blame the TSA for something they haven't fully implemented ... yet.


I love to fly, and it shows.February 16, 2010 8:56 AM

Since you asked for it on a t-shirt, Matt.

Here you go.

http://www.zazzle.com/...


GregFebruary 16, 2010 9:03 AM

I vote for Kurushio.


Matt SimmonsFebruary 16, 2010 9:41 AM

@I

That's great, but is there any way you could add the text, "I love to fly and it shows"? That's the best punchline ever.


Matt SimmonsFebruary 16, 2010 9:45 AM

Nevermind, I found it. :-)


Matt SimmonsFebruary 16, 2010 9:51 AM

For anyone who is interested, here's the design I made after altering the link from "I love to fly, and it shows" :

http://www.zazzle.com/cr/design/pt-shirt?...


SteveFebruary 16, 2010 9:53 AM

"I love to fly and it shows". It really


TJLFebruary 16, 2010 10:16 AM

Gotta be number 5, "I love to fly and it shows" but number 3 by Rhys Gibson is a close second.


David CornwellFebruary 16, 2010 10:16 AM

I vote for vote #3 Rhys Gibson.


Anarchy-XFebruary 16, 2010 10:16 AM

I voted "I love to fly and it shows".


AmyFebruary 16, 2010 10:20 AM

#5, #3 is my runner up.

Fantastic!


o lewisFebruary 16, 2010 10:28 AM

Tough choice, but my vote's for "I love to fly and it shows"


TalosFebruary 16, 2010 10:34 AM

#3 ... I loved the satire in #5, but 3 looks the most official.


KevinFebruary 16, 2010 10:42 AM

#5 "I love to fly and it shows" all the way.


clcFebruary 16, 2010 10:42 AM

Kurushio because it is the funniest


Matthew JFebruary 16, 2010 10:42 AM

I like Rhys Gibson's the best!


Rob BarrettFebruary 16, 2010 11:01 AM

Rhys Gibson for sure!


R. AndrewsFebruary 16, 2010 11:04 AM

Matt Simmons is a dirty thief.


Barry McConnellFebruary 16, 2010 11:17 AM

Rhys Gibson's theatre


DbaaschFebruary 16, 2010 11:21 AM

Kurushio. The others are funny and sarcastic. This gets to the deeper issues.


bruceFebruary 16, 2010 11:57 AM

kurushio. while i loved them all in one way or another, there is tons of humor around and not enough pointed satire.


NickFebruary 16, 2010 12:16 PM

#4
I like the message and everyone will understand it.


BradFebruary 16, 2010 12:38 PM

#5 I love to fly and it show


ChrisFebruary 16, 2010 12:42 PM

#1 - Travis McHale


ICQFebruary 16, 2010 12:54 PM

I love to fly and it shows!


Phillip HFebruary 16, 2010 1:39 PM

I cast my vote for Travis McHale. It looks most plausible.


BenjiFebruary 16, 2010 1:47 PM

#5--"I love to fly and it shows"


GeoffFebruary 16, 2010 1:48 PM

#3 - Rhys Gibson. Definitely.


EscapedWestOfTheBigMuddyFebruary 16, 2010 2:02 PM

"Are there any studies on the safety of these new backscatter scanners"

They use mm wavelengths, which is non-ionizing. So they are radiation in the strict physical sense of the word, but are not "radiation" in the scary everyday sense of the word. No cancer, no birth defects, no Hulkification. The only effect that they are going to have on you is a modest (presumably imperceptible) heating.


M CavendishFebruary 16, 2010 2:12 PM

I prefer the second logo with the theatre theme. Good luck!


StephFebruary 16, 2010 2:19 PM

#5 -- "I love to fly and it shows" is my favourite.


Josh WFebruary 16, 2010 2:31 PM

#3, Security Theatre gets my vote!


KyleFebruary 16, 2010 2:31 PM

Rhys Gibson's Department of Security Theater


Matt SimmonsFebruary 16, 2010 2:49 PM

@R. Andrews

I'm going to take your suggestion that I'm a thief as a joke :-)

I just altered the link that "I love to fly and it shows" posted...for me to look at. It's a feature of zazzle that you can alter the designs. I just thought I'd share what I made :-)


RobertoFebruary 16, 2010 4:40 PM

#3 (security theater), with #4 (removing dangerous objects) coming very close.


Steve BondsFebruary 16, 2010 5:44 PM

Another vote for Rhys Gibson's simple, extensible logo.


acqFebruary 16, 2010 6:15 PM

#5 "I love to fly and it shows"

Very original and unexpected!


NameFebruary 16, 2010 6:21 PM

Kurushio has a cool one :)


greenupFebruary 16, 2010 6:30 PM

#4, Kurushio is my vote, based on "what I think is the appropriate".

looking back at what the Stated Goals and definitions from Wikipedia, though, points another direction.

You asked for: "a better logo and a snappy motto. ...
Rules are simple: create a TSA logo. "

Wikipedia says:
"Logo is a term used to refer to a graphic mark or emblem commonly employed by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition."

However it is worth noting that Wikipedia also says:
"The logo (ideogram), is the image embodying an organization. Because logos are meant to represent companies' brands or corporate identities and foster their immediate customer recognition, it is counterproductive to frequently redesign logos."

Obviously, though, this contest was aimed at "subvertising",
Wikipedia Again:
"The wide recognition received by the most famous logos provides the brand's critics with the possibility of meme-hacking, a process also known as subvertising, turning the marketing message carried by the logo (either in its pristine form, or subtly altered) into a vehicle for an alternative message, frequently highly critical to the brand in question."

So the "Best" subversive logo would be one that looked like the original, but had the best counter-message... I liked #4 for its message, but #3 is MUCH more similar to the original, and also keeps with strong "red white and blue colors", intended to invoke patriotism, means it qualifies better, even though I personally think it is somewhat weak/lame.

Again, count my vote for #4, but I think a better answer yet should still come. Not sure the best advantage to take of the results, though.


KTCFebruary 16, 2010 6:33 PM

With all these new full body scanner in operation:

#5 "I love to fly and it shows"


Partha LalFebruary 16, 2010 7:12 PM

#3 Rhys Gibson.
The most official looking and uncluttered design, I think.


zuhncFebruary 16, 2010 7:49 PM

#3 is the best of the group. At a glance, it is official-looking, but the satire shows through on a more thorough look.


False DataFebruary 16, 2010 8:14 PM

If all five logos were struck as protest coins, they'd make a lovely set.

My favorite, by a very slim margin, is Rhys Gibson's (#3) for its subtlety.


RedfoxFebruary 16, 2010 8:59 PM

'I love to fly and it shows' is my favorite.

'Rhys Gibson' and 'Kurushio' are exellent, too.


O4February 16, 2010 9:32 PM

#4, Kurushio -- well done Sir. This one is (unfortunately) spot on.


JHDFebruary 16, 2010 10:31 PM

Rhys Gibson. “Department of Security Theater” is priceless.


Angus S-FFebruary 16, 2010 11:15 PM

#3 - these guys won't understand anything subtle. TSA is nothing but Security Theatre ...


MGFebruary 16, 2010 11:25 PM

My vote is for "I love to fly, and it shows!" Well done.


AC2February 16, 2010 11:37 PM

No 1, Travis McHale


Gary P.February 17, 2010 12:26 AM

Had me LOL! "I love to fly and it shows"


PaulFebruary 17, 2010 1:41 AM

Rhys Gibson gets my vote.


JBrFebruary 17, 2010 1:42 AM

I like No 1, Travis McHale!


crocodilexpFebruary 17, 2010 3:03 AM

Voting for "I love to fly and it shows" (the chicken). It's brilliant!


oliFebruary 17, 2010 4:08 AM

Love Kurushio's idea: nr 4 for me. [Yes I support the ACLU and EPIC... how did you guess?]


psycho biviFebruary 17, 2010 4:17 AM

I vote for the first Eagle holding the toothpaste


Fraud GuyFebruary 17, 2010 7:29 AM

I vote for the Rhys Gibson entry.


SteveMFebruary 17, 2010 7:49 AM

I like the fact that the Xray in 5 reveals a Turkey body hiding under the eagle outer layer


Peter da SilvaFebruary 17, 2010 8:03 AM

Number three is the best looking one: including the masks from the second (possibly in the eagle's claws) would be an improvement... but much as I like the masks I have to say #3.


Niels CallesøeFebruary 17, 2010 9:22 AM

I vote for entry 1, by Travis McHale.


SFandiñoFebruary 17, 2010 9:47 AM

I like Kurushio. Claro ejemplo de la estupidez extrema ;-)


WFebruary 17, 2010 9:58 AM

#4 Kurushio
For the best idea.


Michael ChermsideFebruary 17, 2010 10:02 AM

I vote for Rhys Gibson, (#3) - Department of Security Theatre.


John PhillipsFebruary 17, 2010 10:13 AM

Rhys Gibson. Definitely


JoeFebruary 17, 2010 10:54 AM

I Love to Fly and it Shows!


Scott R.February 17, 2010 11:19 AM

"U.S. Department of Security Theatre", perfect!


Jeff BergFebruary 17, 2010 11:35 AM

Dept. of Security Theater/Rhys Gibson gets my vote.

Shout out to the Eagle with the innards of a turkey for originality thought. Great work!


JohnFebruary 17, 2010 11:47 AM

#2, Imholte.


SaraswatiFebruary 17, 2010 12:19 PM

I vote #3 brilliant :-)


Dittyman8February 17, 2010 1:30 PM

Now. maybe they should add something to include the hand swabbing for bomb material.


Quint!February 17, 2010 3:37 PM

Will Imholte gets my vote, for the win.


voterFebruary 17, 2010 4:03 PM

USDOST


IAH FlyerFebruary 17, 2010 4:24 PM

I Love to Fly and It Shows. All very good, but #5 hits the issue on a number of different levels, especially with the current emphasis on rolling out WBI.


PeterFebruary 17, 2010 4:55 PM

I vote for the Department of Security Theatre logo. Why not be honest about TSA's alleged effectiveness?


AllenFebruary 17, 2010 6:50 PM

Rhys Gibson, "Security Theater"!


HauwFebruary 17, 2010 6:58 PM

Number 3 please.


oFebruary 17, 2010 7:33 PM

All of these are great...!, It's hard to choose but #3 and #5 are a wee bit more notable, and #5 I guess is the one that had me off my chair, so #5 it is.


DebojyotiFebruary 18, 2010 12:49 AM

I vote for the third one...US security theatre


Luca AccomazziFebruary 18, 2010 5:37 AM

I vote for "I love to fly and it shows"


DominiqueFebruary 18, 2010 6:09 AM

Number 3.


packet trollFebruary 18, 2010 7:09 AM

number 5, love the whole body x-ray. Mmmm tastes like chicken!


PeteB in Sheffield, UKFebruary 18, 2010 8:48 AM

I go for Kurushio - the most amusing, and an accurate message


Philip KelleyFebruary 18, 2010 9:02 AM

I vote for #2, Will Imholte's.


glaxacoFebruary 18, 2010 10:42 AM

#3, Rhys Gibson.


GDKenoyerFebruary 18, 2010 1:08 PM

#5. gotta love it.


CarryingColoradanFebruary 18, 2010 2:45 PM

I vote for "Removing Dangerous Objects" by Kurushio.


TomFebruary 18, 2010 2:51 PM

I Love to Fly and It Shows. :-)


JoeFebruary 18, 2010 6:18 PM

I love to fly and it shows!


Peter E RetepFebruary 18, 2010 6:35 PM

Who wins? Pronoun isn't clear.
Perhaps a commenter can win also? ;-)


securityprofFebruary 18, 2010 6:40 PM

Kurushio (#4) Nice graphic - hilarious message. Sad that it is also true.


MichaelFebruary 18, 2010 7:02 PM

Number 3: Rhys Gibson. I love the two faced eagle.


TusharFebruary 18, 2010 7:30 PM

#5 love it


hanaFebruary 18, 2010 10:12 PM

Number 5. If I can vote from New Zealand...


AndrewFebruary 18, 2010 10:41 PM

#4 Kurushio! Hilarious; I didn't quite get it until a second look.


mike fFebruary 19, 2010 2:17 AM

#3 all the way. Genius!


robFebruary 19, 2010 2:26 AM

#3 (Rhys Gibson)


EGFebruary 19, 2010 8:28 AM

Vote for #3 Rhys Gibson


DaveFebruary 19, 2010 9:16 AM

#3 - Rhys Gibson


nickFebruary 19, 2010 9:29 AM

Hahaha! That X-ray logo is top-notch. #5 for me!


DanFebruary 19, 2010 10:08 AM

My vote's for Kurushio


Asgeir S. NilsenFebruary 19, 2010 3:09 PM

Travis McHale's "Weakness - Farce - Tedium"


sparkleFebruary 19, 2010 5:12 PM

#5 is so clever.....


IleneFebruary 19, 2010 5:56 PM

While Security Theater is definitely nice, I have to vote for #1. Weakness, Farce, and Tedium are simply too true.


PeterFebruary 19, 2010 6:46 PM

#1 "Travis McHale"


PeteFebruary 20, 2010 5:51 AM

#3 by Rhys Gibson.


HarryFebruary 20, 2010 8:39 AM

I like Kurushio, as ut reflects the misdirected priorities


David D.February 20, 2010 11:50 PM

I like the second one made by Will


Y3KFebruary 21, 2010 4:52 AM

I see Paris-I see France. I'll go with that.

It can change your whole life, right? All I need now is a bossy first mate and a bottle of bubbly. No kids. We can make them on the trip or have fun trying. As opposed to get rich or die trying.

DHS Color Codes Yellow-Scotch tape. Orange-duct tape. Red-600 MPH tape.

P.S. Can I get an air refueling and barrel roll please?


AndrewFebruary 21, 2010 8:02 PM

My vote goes to Rhys Gibson.


ShmuelFebruary 22, 2010 12:13 PM

Good efforts all, but my vote is definitely for Rhys Gibson's.


JimFebruary 22, 2010 1:36 PM

All very creative but I like #2 the best


DaveMFebruary 23, 2010 1:24 AM

I know it's too late to cast an official vote, but it would be #4 (although the graphics could use some polishing), closely followed by #1. Then #3, #2 and #5.
As an Aussie, I'm used to preferential voting systems!


chansonFebruary 23, 2010 2:28 PM

#4 Kurushio! Says it all.


senatorhungFebruary 23, 2010 11:31 PM

too late for vote, but if i had voted, it would've been for 'security theatre'


MartyMarch 12, 2010 1:30 PM

"I love to fly" is my choice


DotMarch 15, 2010 7:22 PM

Travis McHale is the best!
Winner!

Kurushio - "No inflammable items"???
Shouldn't that be "No FLAMMABLE Items"?


paulemathApril 5, 2010 8:58 PM

TSA: Thousands Standing Around
(according to Israelis)


Rob MillerNovember 17, 2010 1:58 PM

I think this one is better: http://goo.gl/5SYAr


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