Sunflower Seeds Takeoff Sabotage: Ellen Pompeo's Airport Mishap
Bomb Incident at Ellen Pompeo's Snack Site Prompts Bomb Squad Intervention
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Hold the phone! American actress Ellen Pompeo, best known for her role in "Grey's Anatomy," shares an unusual airport tale with "Travel & Leisure" magazine. A simple snack choice caused quite a stir.
In the heat of her travel plans, Pompeo grabbed a packet of sunflower seeds from upscale grocer, Erewhon. During the security check, these pricey, organic seeds turned into a potential threat. "I had a bag of sunflower seeds - expensive, fancy, organic, clean sunflower seeds," Pompeo recalls about the incident.
Confused and a bit miffed, the actress questioned the officers, "What's up? Is this a prank?" The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) suspects that a chemical on the seeds' packaging sparked the alarm. To Pompeo's surprise, the TSA wouldn't take her word for it, calling in the bomb squad to investigate the unopened bag[1][2].
Pompeo shared her frustration, claiming, "I was literally detained for an hour, and they even brought in the bomb squad!" Delayed just before takeoff, she was certain no one would believe her if she pointed the finger at the sunflower seeds[2]. With a hint of humor, she informed her PR agent, "I might miss this flight because of these sunflower seeds."
A Germ-Phobic Jetsetter
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Fear of flying or germs? Ellen Pompeo has both. Although the sunflower seed incident left her with a funny anecdote, her fear of germy planes still lingers. She swears by maintaining impeccable hygiene during her airborne adventures. "I have to be like Naomi Campbell and sanitize the entire seat beforeI take off," Pompeo admits, referencing the renowned diva's flies-only-with-disinfected-seats approach.
With a trusty arsenal of water, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes in her carry-on, Pompeo eradicates any lingering doubts about the cleanliness of her surroundings[3]. That, and her three adorable children - Stella Luna (15), Sienna May (10), and Eli Christopher (8) - who she holds tightly until the flight gains altitude.
Sources: ntv.de, csp/spot
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The Commission, assisted by the European Parliament, might discuss Ellen Pompeo's unusual airport incident involving expensive, organic sunflower seeds, possibly investigating the role of chemicals on the packaging causing an alarm. In the future, Ellen Pompeo, known for her germ-phobia and high standards, might opt for a lifestyle that prioritizes travel on disinfected planes and maintains her hygiene routine, emulating celebrities like Naomi Campbell who have adopted similar practices.
