TSA Protester Strips Down to Speedo [VIDEO]

(Nov. 24) -- That'll show 'em!

Hours before National Opt-Out Day officially began, a young man waged his own, unique protest at Salt Lake City International Airport.

On Tuesday, a Utah college student identified as Jimmy stripped off his clothes as he prepared to go through security until he was only wearing a Speedo bathing suit. On his back, Jimmy had also painted the words "SCREW BIG SIS," a reference to Homeland Security Chief Janet Napolitano.

Jimmy captured the encounter on his cell phone, ensuring it would soon go viral, just as the "don't touch my junk" video had before it. Here's how the protest went down.

Later, the video and an explanation of the protest were posted on a friend's website:

The goal was to carry out an act of protest that was both effective and gutsy but at the same time immune to any punitive reaction from the TSA. This way we hope to inspire other normal citizens to take a stand against these ridiculous policies and protest the TSA especially during this busy holiday season.

Likening the TSA's use of scanners and full-body pat downs to "tyranny," the site's authors credit the Drudge Report and Infowars.com as offering them inspiration in their fight against what they view as government oppression at the nation's airports. But what about the choice of attire? The website explains:

Why the Speedo? With the way TSA screening is going it only seems like the next logical requirement for getting on an airplane. Soon TSA will be having us strip down to make the screening process more efficient, but not if we take a stand. In this sense, Jimmy was merely obliging the TSA, but he was also exposing the ridiculousness of their policies. With the full-body scanners and TSA agents putting their hands down our pants, let's be honest, a Speedo is pretty modest. Jimmy reviewed Utah state law, Salt Lake City International Airport rules and regulations, and TSA policies and regulations as he prepared to execute his protest. If you've read up on the law, you'll be surprised at the power you have when opposed by authorities.

So, will Jimmy start a trend? And if so, does will he deserve all the credit?