Brett Gaffney, a 23-year-old actor based in Los Angeles, recently shared a hilarious and bizarre story on TikTok about an "early Christmas gift" from his grandmother that almost landed him in trouble at the airport. Gaffney's video went viral, garnering hundreds of thousands of views and generating much amusement and curiosity among viewers.

During the Thanksgiving holiday, Gaffney's grandmother presented him with a heavy briefcase, instructing him to wait until he arrived in California before opening it. Curiosity piqued, Gaffney sought answers, but his grandmother remained tight-lipped, urging him to be patient until he reached his destination.

Undeterred, Gaffney complied with his grandmother's wishes and refrained from opening the mysterious briefcase. However, his troubles began at the airport when he was questioned by TSA agents about the contents of the briefcase. Admitting that he didn't know what was inside, he almost faced difficulty in gaining access to the airport.

To Gaffney's surprise, the X-ray machine flagged the briefcase, leading the TSA agents to inquire further. In a moment of panic, he responded, "It's a surprise." Jokingly, he remarked that his grandmother was trying to get him arrested.

The tension was ultimately defused when Gaffney opened the briefcase, revealing a vintage Smith Corona 250 typewriter. Once the TSA agents realized there was no threat, Gaffney was allowed to proceed with his travel plans.

Gaffney's TikTok video quickly gained traction, accumulating nearly 445,000 views and over 1,100 comments. Some viewers humorously cautioned about uttering the words "I don't know, it's a surprise" to TSA agents, while others playfully referenced the possibility of hidden contraband.

In subsequent videos, Gaffney shared updates on the typewriter, expressing his plans to restore it by ordering a new ribbon and lubricant oil. Within the briefcase, he also discovered a folded $2 bill, a sentimental nod to his family's tradition of saving such bills for good luck.

Gaffney's amusing anecdote serves as a reminder to always expect the unexpected, especially when it comes to receiving surprise gifts from well-meaning family members.