This just reminded me of a time about 5 years ago on our trip to Brazil. I was wearing my passport around my neck in one of those little plastic holders. The woman at the gate said "you have too many carry on's" I was like "wait, what?!!" She said you're passport holder counts as luggage. I couldn't believe my ears but I said "ok, just a sec" and turned to my husband and handed him my purse!
I seriously think she was just having a control freak day. Sooooo illogical!