TSA Reverses Ban on Disney’s ‘Thermal Detonator’ Star Wars Sodas | Eater

"The newly opened Star Wars-themed section sold Coca-Cola and Sprite in souvenir bottles modeled after the franchise’s “thermal detonator.” The TSA initially barred the spherical bottles from both checked and carry-on baggage because they resembled explosives, sparking wide public ridicule. On August 28 the agency reversed course, instructing officers to treat the items as oversized liquids: because they contain more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) they must be placed in checked baggage or emptied before being carried on, although officers retain discretion to prohibit anything they deem a security threat. The controversy highlighted perceived inconsistencies in TSA policy and how quickly a major entertainment brand’s prominence can influence enforcement decisions." - Jenny G. Zhang