TSA ranch dressing warning
Definition
A humorous administrative advisory issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reminding air travelers that creamy condiments, specifically ranch dressing, are subject to the 3.4-ounce liquid limit for carry-on luggage.
A pop-culture meme illustrating the clash between American condiment culture and international airport security regulations, famously amplified during the 2018 World Cup.
Examples
The TSA ranch dressing warning was a stark reminder that while the US treats ranch like a food group, the checkpoint scanners treat it like a security threat.
If you try to carry an entire bottle of Hidden Valley through the lane, prepare to be schooled by the TSA ranch dressing warning.
It is truly comforting to know that while I navigate global travel, the TSA remains vigilant against the existential threat of travelers chugging oversized portions of buttermilk dressing at the boarding gate.