August 29, 2012 | Sex & Society

Couple sues after dildo is exposed at airport

Word to the wise: think twice about traveling by air with a big, purple dildo.

Upon returning from vacation to their home in Norfolk Virginia, a gay couple discovered their partially open bag on the luggage carousel, with their purple sex toy left exposed for fellow travelers to see. It was wrapped in Continental tape, and the couple said it had been covered in a foul smelling lubricant. 

The men are now suing United/Continental Airlines over the incident, alleging they were targetted for humiliation because they are gay.  According to the lawsuit, the name tag and the male clothing in the bag made it obvious that the bag belonged to a man, so the dildo was deliberately exposed by airline employees in order to cause embarrasment. 

The couple is seeking punitive damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and negligence. And as we all know, there's no better way to protect your privacy than by filing a lawsuit -- with your name and a big, purple dildo forever linked on the Internet.