Ellen Pompeo's Airport Adventure: Sunflower Seeds Call the Bomb Squad
Bomb incident at Ellen Pompeo's snacking location prompts bomb squad intervention
Veteran actress Ellen Pompeo shares an unusual airport incident in a chat with "Travel & Leisure" that left her scratching her head. The star of "Grey's Anatomy" found herself in a pickle when her preferred in-flight snack caused quite the commotion.
Ellen Pompeo had attempted to board her flight with a bag of sunflower seeds - pricey, organic ones from Erewhon, no less. Little did she know, this innocent snack choice would bring the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to their knees. The sunflower seeds ended up triggering a security alarm, leaving the actress puzzled and fearing a prank.
"What's going on? Is this a joke?" Pompeo recounted asking the bewildered officers. It wasn't a joke, however. A mysterious chemical on the packaging of these "super expensive, fancy, organic, clean sunflower seeds" had set off the alarm alright. Believe it or not, the actress was asked to wait for the bomb squad to arrive and confirm the unopened bag was safe for her to carry on. As Pompeo mused, she almost missed her flight over a bag of sunflower seeds.
"Literally, they held me up for an hour and even called the bomb squad," Pompeo can hardly believe the whole ordeal. "I wrote my PR agent: 'I might not make this flight, and you'll never guess why.'"
Flying Without Fear (...and Germs)
The incident didn't deter Pompeo from her wanderlust, but it certainly set her on high alert when it comes to germs. Fear of germs, it seems, isn't uncommon among travelers, even among celebrities. When flying, the actress takes extra precautions, adopting the "Naomi Campbell method" - wiping down her seat and other surfaces with disinfectant. Pompeo's carry-on always carries "water, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes," but she may have sworn off sunflower seeds for good.
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Behavior Insights:
- Celebrities, like Ellen Pompeo, are no stranger to germaphobia, taking extra precautions to maintain hygiene while traveling, such as wiping down their seats and using hand sanitizers.
- Sunflower seeds may trigger security alarms due to the chemicals used in their packaging, causing puzzling situations and delays at the airport for travelers.
- TSA officers strictly inspect all items traveling through security to maintain safety, with any unusual items or packaging potentially flagged as suspicious.
In light of her bizarre airport incident with sunflower seeds, Ellen Pompeo, a seasoned actress, has become more vigilant about germs while traveling, practicing cautious hygiene measures like wiping down her seat and using hand sanitizers. Ironically, the European Parliament might find her lifestyle intriguing, with her frequent travels, love for entertainment, and encounters with celebrities, despite the occasional unforeseen incidents like this airport adventure.
