Recently, though, a lucky and devout Pokemon fan had the pleasure of making the meme a reality of sorts when the Holy Father signed his Popplio card during a youth trip to Italy.

Here are the acceptable forms of identification, according to the TSA, as well as some background on how the most recent version of the Costco card rumor originated.

Internet users have turned the event into a meme festival, with pranks like listing the F-35 for sale on OLX and creating fake Aadhar cards for the jet. One user wrote, "F-35B Nair got its PAN card.

UNDATED (WKRC) - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has responded after post regarding a Waffle House identification card being the "realest ID" went viral.

The TSA is clarifying that one type of identification — a Costco membership card — is in fact not a valid form of Real ID accepted at the airport security checkpoint.

Wicked's infamous "holding space" meme resurfaced at the 2025 Tony Awards in a hilarious moment between Cynthia Erivo and Oprah.

Last week, TSA debunked a rumor that claimed airport security agents would accept the grocery store membership card in place of a Real ID.

Your Costco card grants you access to a lot of deals and discounts, but don't expect it to help when going through TSA at the airport.