Major U.S. airports have started installing dedicated direction signs for Hollywood stars seeking to flee the country after former President Donald Trump’s surprise election victory.
Dubbed the “Celebrity Exit Initiative,” the new signage points the way to the nearest international departure gates, with additional directions to Canada, France, and “Anywhere But Here.”
The initiative reportedly began at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where the influx of celebrities swearing to leave the country on social media created huge “navigational bottlenecks.”
“We realized that when these stars are running on adrenaline and outrage, they tend to get lost in the terminal,” said LAX’s Director of Public Relations. “We decided it was best to help them find the fastest way to fulfill their dramatic promises.”
The signs are anything but subtle. Featuring glittery arrows and slogans like “Bon Voyage, Brave Icon!” and “Canada Awaits Your Heroism,” the signs have quickly become a hit on social media. Observers were particularly tickled by a special “Escape Hatch to Vancouver” installed near Gate 37B, which has been unofficially renamed the “Drake Express.”
Other airports are following LAX initiative. New York’s JFK International has installed a “Tax Haven Transit Lounge” for stars seeking European mansions, complete with espresso bars and tiny dogs for rent to complete the aesthetic.
Miami International offers a bilingual “¡Adiós, A-Listers!” route, catering to those jetting off to Latin America. For those indecisive about their destination, Denver International is piloting a “Global Star Reset Center,” where celebrities can spin a giant globe for inspiration.
As of now, there’s no word on whether the signs will remain in place or disappear as swiftly as some of the bold political proclamations on which they are based. Airport officials, however, are optimistic. “As long as the drama flies high,” said the representative of the LAX airport, “we’ll keep pointing the way out – just in case.”
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