On Milwaukee - Anyone who's traveled from General Mitchell International Airport in the past few years has most likely noticed the "Recombobulation Area" signs that hang just beyond the security checkpoints.
Originally, there was just one recombobulation sign located in Concourse C, but now there is one at all three checkpoints.
According to dictionary.com, "recombobulation" is not a word, but that didn't matter to Barry Bateman, the former airport director who retired last year. Bateman made up the word and suggested the signage in order to add some comic relief to what can be a tense aspect of air travel.
"He understood that traveling can be stressful and the signs are intended to put a smile on people's faces," says Harold Mester, the airport's public relations manager.
"Whether it's a word or not, I think we can all agree we all feel discombobulated after going through a security checkpoint and need a minute to recombobulate, whether that means tying our shoes or putting our laptop away," says Mester.
2 comments:
Stupidity knows no bounds.
Not stupid at all - it's good psychology.
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