Guy in question had 16 lighters in his suitcase. SIXTEEN of the damn things. Not even collectors'-type ones that you'd expect to pay a few hundred bucks for...no, these were all plain old cheapass Bic lighters, the kind you can buy a thousand of for about 2 bucks.
Now, never mind the fact that carrying a fueled lighter or matches in your checked baggage isn't allowed here (y'know, fire hazard and whatnot), I just have 2 questions.
1) What need would anyone have for having that many lighters?
2) No, seriously, WHAT NEED WOULD ANYONE HAVE FOR THAT MANY BLASTED LIGHTERS?
Guy was a good sport about it and, as it turns out, they were all empty, but still...that was just weird.
Now, never mind the fact that carrying a fueled lighter or matches in your checked baggage isn't allowed here (y'know, fire hazard and whatnot), I just have 2 questions.
1) What need would anyone have for having that many lighters?
2) No, seriously, WHAT NEED WOULD ANYONE HAVE FOR THAT MANY BLASTED LIGHTERS?
Guy was a good sport about it and, as it turns out, they were all empty, but still...that was just weird.