Airports can be strange places. Once you make it through security, it kind of feels like time stops and you enter an alternate reality. People are sleeping on the floor and trying desperately to entertain children. You might see a family sprinting at top speed toward their gate. In the security line, people have to take their clothes off. And the sandwiches cost $17.

Ultimately, none of us want to spend a lot of time at the airport. We all just want to get to our destination. But we also understand that being in the airport is a necessary evil to getting where you want to go as fast as possible. Sometimes, it just becomes about surviving those long, boring hours until our plane takes off.

If you’ve ever had a long layover or a delayed flight, you know how boring it is. People go to extreme lengths to entertain themselves or just get comfortable. There aren’t many places you get to step over a businessman napping on the floor in a suit. But you just might at the airport!

So, grab your neck pillow, find the nearest open charger, and settle in for the 50 weirdest and most hilarious things we’ve spotted at the airport.

1. That’s one way to spot your bag

Finding your bag at the airport is always a challenge. This man had a unique solution to the problem. No fumbling around to look at the nametag.

2. They almost missed him

How adorable is it that these Stormtroopers had a sign? Who else could they have been waiting for? Sure, maybe Kylo Ren, but they wouldn’t greet him with this much enthusiasm.

3. These new body scans are getting ridiculous

Sure, this guy is definitely goofing off. But it’s much funnier if you imagine that he didn’t want to take his clothes off for the pat-down and this was the TSA’s solution.

4. This unfortunate pillow placement

Let’s all make a note: don’t buy a beige neck pillow. If you do, carry it any other way but this, which is upsetting.

5. Maybe he has a bomb in his diaper

Parents will do anything to have their hands free for a moment. It looks like this woman needed to fix her shoe and had nowhere to put the baby. It’s not stupid if it works!

6. Come up for air, people

It’s hard to say goodbye to loved ones, especially before going on a long trip. But come on, you’re not the only one who wants to exchange a kiss with their special someone!

7. Save time in the strip search

This man appears to have some street clothes slung over one arm, so maybe this was just his temporary — and colorful — way of getting through security? I love the sign above his head that says “No jokes.”

8. Well then, you’re going to have to step aside

He probably means the music genre, but you never know. Maybe he has artificial pins throughout his body. That might indeed make him the king of metal.

9. Whoops!

It looks like this plane may have slipped on ice on the runway. It’s not exactly a reassuring flight if you look out the window from the gate.

10. No stinky fruit

This might make some of us giggle, but in parts of the world where durian is common, it makes sense. If you don’t know, it’s a creamy-tasting fruit that smells like rancid garbage.

11. He’s probably not claustrophobic

There are a couple reasons not to do this. First, you’ll definitely be caught. And secondly, those baggage handlers are rough! Just look at that guy’s bruise!

12. You’ve got to be tired to do this

People come up with all sorts of solutions to get some rest at the airport. This man had a more creative one. At least he’s only taking up one chair?

13. …or this

Ah, the classic face-down in luggage pose. It’s the perfect way to get some rest and protect your bags against any would-be thieves.

14. Is this standard procedure?

I either want to know the story behind this photo…or I don’t. What on earth is that security guard looking at so intensely?

15. Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a problem on the Tarmac

Apparently, this is a somewhat common problem in regions where polar bears live. Can you imagine looking out the plane window and seeing that walk by?

16. Excuse me, are you Mokie?

You’ll see all sorts of signs at the baggage claim from people waiting to greet their loved ones. You won’t always see giant face cut-outs of someone with this unusual name.

17. You’ll be compensated!

What’s the going rate for a full-body shine these days? Since most of us aren’t Cybermen, it’s not common knowledge.

18. Home Alone IV

I get the feeling this guy has been accused of being too reliant on his parents in adulthood. He decided to confirm those accusations and give us all a chuckle, too.

19. We heard you like flying…

…so, we put 80 falcons belonging to a Saudi prince on your flight so you can fly while you’re flying. This was probably the strangest flight of those attendants’ lives.

20. Ladies and gentlemen…don’t look down

This was the wreckage of a plane that couldn’t be immediately cleaned up after its crash landing. It must have been nerve-wracking for passengers to see as they took off.

21. Always remember to bring a book

It’s hard to keep yourself entertained while you’re waiting on your flight. These two guys solved the problem with the good book. Oh, and this acrobatics routine.

22. …I mean, Toronto

Welcoming someone home from a trip is a great opportunity to have a little fun — at their expense, of course. When one mom took a trip to Toronto, this is how her loving family greeted her.

23. Imagine listening to that on a flight

Laptops are a common sight in airports everywhere these days. These two decided to be a little more unique and bring in actual typewriters. Imagine listening to clackity-clackity-clackity-BING, clackity, clackity…

24. Pilot daredevilry

This Swedish pilot decided to goof off and take some photos sitting in the plane’s engine — while it was off, of course. She even did some yoga poses.

25. Weird but adorable

Since the vast majority of people don’t travel with their pets, this isn’t a very common sight. The most adorable part of it, though, is the tiny little fire hydrant.

26. When you need a nap…

When you get to a certain point of tired, you can nap anywhere. Even in a crowded walkway as people step over you to claim their luggage.

27. It’s for our own good

As the list of forbidden items on airplanes grows, some of them make sense. Others require a story for some context. I, for one, want to know why I can’t bring a snow globe.

28. When your sleigh breaks down, you need the TSA

Santa has a lot of houses to hit up on Christmas Eve. Is there any way he could get into a faster line? He’s on a tight schedule.

29. Catching a flight to the South Pole

These penguins were kidnapped by animal smugglers but fortunately discovered in time. Of course, then the animals had to get back home to a safe animal sanctuary.

30. You never know when a flash mob will strike

Airports are the perfect place for a flash mob. Everyone is bored and there are tons of wide-open spaces. Everybody will probably be glad of the break.

31. How bored are you?

This guy started doing this, you got it, because he was just that bored. And yes, it looks fun, but you can only imagine how much security hates this guy.

32. Britney isn’t kidding around

Apparently, Simon has a selfie problem and it’s the straw that has broken the camel’s back. Not sure why Britney decided this was the best way to break up, but um…welcome home?

33. This seems…unsanitary

Here’s hoping this person has a pretty short flight and will be able to cook that turkey pronto. Otherwise, it’s not only going to be smelly, but it’s also going to carry a risk of major food poisoning.

34. Drop and give me 50!

Have you ever been so bored at the airport that you started doing push-ups to pass the time? Well, me neither, but this person has. That must have been a LONG layover.

35. If you can’t keep up, you have to ride the suitcase

Any parent who’s traveled with children knows that at a certain point, you’ll do anything to keep them occupied. Yes, that includes letting them ride on the wheelie suitcase.

36. Got to kill time somehow!

Apparently, more than one person has been bored enough to ride on the luggage carousels. And even if you haven’t, you’ve definitely thought about it.

37. Party on the…bottom?

This ad was obviously intended to catch people off guard and make them look silly. But not even the ad creators expected a pair of Hasidic Jews to get caught there.

38. I was just about to win

Yes, there’s quite a long line in front of the check-in desk. But you’ll all have to wait, I’m afraid. I’m about to finish and I want to see the fireworks animation.\

39. Is anyone else suddenly hungry?

Here’s an interesting way to make sure you recognize your bag at the end of your flight — wrap it up like a piece of sushi. Of course, if you’ve been eating nothing but airline pretzels, you might find your mouth watering.

40. Jasmine’s in for a big surprise

Jasmine was waiting for her flight to depart when she decided to catch up on her Facebook. Unfortunately, she left it logged in, so some airport workers decided to have some fun.

41. How much do you love beer?

When one Australian man found out that he couldn’t take his beer on a flight, he decided to check the single can for an extra $30. It made it safely to its destination, though we imagine it was a bit explosive when he finally opened it.

42. Staying limber before a flight

When you’ve been on a flight for hours at a time, you’re bound to feel like you need to stretch! My favorite part, however, is the blonde lady, who has no time for this nonsense.

43. So, that’s where my luggage went

Some airports like to add a little interest to their spaces with things like this. Don’t worry, it’s just an art piece, but it looks like it’s about to come toppling down, doesn’t it?

44. Maybe he’s just reading?

When you’re really tired between flights, a chair can be your bed and a newspaper a decent blanket. If you prefer, it can even be a fort.

45. How tired is this dad?

This dad learned not to drift off in the airport terminal next to his two young daughters and a sticker book. He must have had quite a surprise when he woke up.

46. Are…are you okay?

You’ll see people sleeping everywhere on the floor at an airport. But stretched out in the middle of a hall next to a blind corner is probably not the best place for a nap.

47. It’s yoga time

This guy either really needs to stretch after sitting for long hours or he just really loves yoga. Either way, that’s quite the view he’s giving to all his fellow passengers.

48. He’s there for the long haul

Is this a great idea for when you have a long wait before your flight? Yes. Is it also just a bit inconsiderate to your fellow passengers? Also, yes. But still brilliant.

49. Is that his carry-on?

I have a lot of questions about this one. I’m just going to pretend that he’s had a long flight to Cleveland and is relaxing with a snack on his layover.

50. I’ll try my best

Okay, I see what they’re trying to say. Wait, no I don’t. You know what? I’m just going to say “Thank you.”

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