Just imagine me stripping down before sliding into this wild suit to begin some very thorough and naughty research. I’ve been given the green light to use all my extra weight for your viewing pleasure, and I plan on being very descriptive with every inch of progress. There is something so incredibly dirty about spending ten thousand dollars a pound just to bring a little beastly heat into your orbit. Look at how I fill out this space, appreciating the beauty of a body that’s ready to reap all the rewards of a successful mission. You should come and join my crew for a private recording session where we can see exactly how much hard weight we can throw around together. Don’t just stand there staring at the cost; come check me out and tell me if my primitive research is worth every single penny. I’m waiting for a brave soul to help me record the effects of this wild prank, so step inside and show me what you’ve got.
I highly recommend reading Trebek’s memoir, which he wrote in quarantine and released this July
He was so happy to have his two adult children at home with him throughout quarantine to spend the rest of his days with. He was also sure to say that while he’ll be missed, no one could say he was “gone too soon”. He was grateful for his long life, beautiful family and extremely successful career. He was ready to go and only clung on towards the end out of duty towards his wife
Edit: actual quote from his book *The Answer is…: Reflections on my Life* below
Yep, I’ll be perfectly content if that’s how my story ends: sitting on the swing with the woman I love, my soul mate, and our two wonderful children nearby. I’ll sit there for a while and then maybe the four of us will go for a walk, each day trying to walk a little farther than the last. We’ll take things one step at a time, one day at a time. In fact, I think I’ll go sit in the swing for a bit right now. The weather is beautiful—the sun is shining into a mild, mild looking sky, and there’s not a cloud in sight.
Sean Connery ***AND*** Alex Trebek within days of each other? 2020, you fucking suck….
All I have to say is: **Fuck Cancer**
thiccachu
Ground team: “You are bringing a gorilla suit?”
Mark: “Yah”
GT: “What’s it for?”
Mark: “Research”
GT: “Are your team members aware of this?”
Mark: “I’d appreciate it if it stayed between us”
GT: “Will everyone be able to reap the rewards of this *research*?”
Mark: “I plan to report and record the effects on the crew *thoroughly*”
GT: “Understood, you have the green light”
Slow down mate, I just want to know where the powdered bananas are.
*For those concerned about the cost of bringing the extra weight to the ISS:*
The astronauts are given an allotment for personal items and extras.
They can use that bonus weight in a variety of different ways: Extra food/treats, personal or comfort items, or even (apparently) gorilla costumes.
Omg I wish this video had sound
That’s real effort for a prank lol
I heard Neil DeGrasse Tyson say its about $10,000 a pound to bring stuff to space. That might be the most expensive prank ever..
As mentioned here it was actually Scott Kelly, I think his brother Mark is the one who sent it to him when he was already up there, via a re-supply mission.(s as correctly pointed out bellow, on second attempt, first blew up)
He talks about it in his book and also explained that he sacrificed the weight from his quota to get it up there.
I love how Karens just come out of the woodwork being all “is that worth it, what about the cost blah blah”. Everything going up there is very carefully managed.
It’s quite important for morale and well-being to allow the people who are staying in orbit for months to do little things like that.
If everything in America was run as tight as the space program we would all be living in a much better world.
He’s a legend for doing this and his book is very interesting and just pure pleasure to listen to and learn about all that is involved. Those who bitch about the cost of this should first listen to it to understand how it feels to be so far and isolated. Not being able to do anything when your family member gets shot and such…
Edit: Thanks for all the awards and gold! Wow, my first ever:)
Also thanks for all the kind replies.
Btw. Highly recommend Scott’s book. I love how he’s honest about being a bit of a slow learner and then having to double down and work really hard. It gives it much more relatable feel and makes it even more meaningful. Chris Hadfield’s book was amazing as well, but he definitely is the guy who was born to do this and since his early life he was a hard worker. When reading Scots book, you get the feeling that not everything is lost and if you work hard you can still make something out of yourself. Saying that that “something” is a bleendin’ astronaut!
Is this a planet of the apes deleted scene?
That’s bananas
Pancreatic cancer is no joke. When it’s found it’s often metastatic because it doesn’t show any symptoms until it’s too late.
I think I speak for many Americans when I say that Alex Trebek was a staple in our house for our entire lives.
There will never be another game show host this beloved.
I’m heartbroken.
My grandmother passed a little over a year ago and Jeopardy after dinner was our thing. This feels a like losing another piece of her. 🙁
GOAT game show host and fought such a brave and valiant battle. God bless your soul, Mr. Trebek. You will be missed.
I’ll take….fuck this sucks to much
Edit: I know a lot of people will say fuck cancer etc. But you can donate to hospital etc. Or even volunteer your time. I never cared for celeb deaths. But this time it actually has me tearing up. I did a short volunteer stint for a cancer ward, and even had cancer with months of chemo. The most sadest and fucked up thing is seeing kids get a surprise by “make a wish”. While that place is amazing. The kids don’t know it’s almost a death sentence…
I don’t know wether to feel uncomfortable or terrified
It’s like that book. “Where the wild pokemon are”
I want this on my wall.
Is this oc??
Damn Pikatchu be lookin thicc