Deep Impact musings

[arib]

So, the Deep Impact probe is a few weeks away from launching it's payload into comet Tempel 1.

We've spent millions of dollars to launch something into space purely to blow up a giant snowball.

Don't take me wrong, I think it's a great idea, it just strikes me as silly sometimes.

Specifically, I'm reminded of the car commercial from a few months back featuring two children touring a crash test facility. I keep hearing this piece of modified dialogue in my head:

Kid 1: How about that rock thing?
Scientist: Actually, it's called comet Tempel 1
Kid 2: Whatever dude, just crash it!

Comments

[bluepapercup]

So, the Deep Impact probe is a few weeks away from launching it's payload into comet Tempel 1.


uhhhhh. sorry, dirtiest space sentence EVER.

[arib.livejournal.com]

*choke*

Okay, I just had to hold back laughing in a crowded office. That hurt. :-)

[bluepapercup]

I do what I can ;)

[hfcougar.livejournal.com]

Totally! I was about to post the same thing.

So, the Deep Impact probe is a few weeks away from launching it's payload... mmm, comet sex.

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

How could I not share the love? :)

[bluepapercup]

awww, yeah!

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

So, the Deep Impact probe is a few weeks away from launching it's payload into comet Tempel 1.

Some people name their schlong the strangest thing...

Deep Impact? Sounds like overcompensation to me.