Send a Name to Mars for Christmas 87
space_elf writes "The Planetary Society has an interesting program just in time for Christmas, and just perfect for the persnickity someone in your life who seems to have everything. You can submit a name that will be written on a mini-disk and flown aboard the upcoming Phoenix mission to Mars. Included in the free (as in beer) service is a certificate to present to them as proof of their name going into space. " I know some of you haven't finished your shopping... last chance!
My Data (Score:1)
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Mini disk? (Score:1)
Questions, questions
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Proposal (Score:1, Funny)
Will it be possible to send people you hate to Mars? Cause I would pay for that.
It would save them trouble on clarifying that they were send.
Uranus (Score:2, Funny)
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just what I always wanted... (Score:3, Funny)
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CONFIDENTIAL PROPOSAL (Score:5, Funny)
Since the demise of this our customer, Klaatu, who was an emissary, I have kept a close watch of the deposit records and accounts and since then nobody has come to claim the money in this a/c as next of kin. He had only $18.5mllion in his a/c and the a/c is coded. It is only an insider that could produce the code or password of the deposit particulars. As it stands now,there is nobody in that position to produce the needed information other than my very self considering my position in the bank.
Based on the reason that nobody has come forward to claim the deposit as next of kin, I hereby ask for your co operation in using your name as the next of kin (which I obtained via minidisc) to the deceased to send these funds out to a foreign offplanet bank a/c for mutual sharing between myself and you. At this point I am the only one with the information because I have removed the deposit file from the safe.By so doing, what is required is to send an aplication laying claims of the deposit on your name as next of kin to the late emissary. I will need your full name and address telephone/fax number,company or residential, also your bank name and account,where the money will be transfer into. You can email this information,or cordially send it recorded in minidsc format on the next rocket you send to mars.
Trusting to hear from you,
I remain Respectfully yours,
Mr Marvin Martian.
I LOVE YOU (Score:4, Funny)
profile online the other night and think you're hot
if you want to chat then IM me my email is
xtxtrrrdestroyearthlings@hotmail.com
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Re:just what I always wanted... (Score:5, Funny)
done already? (Score:3, Insightful)
also, isn't this worthless because a mini-disc will probably deteriorate by the time aliens find it?
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My name too. I've actually still got the certificate [demon.co.uk], dated 14 February 1998.
I did do what they suggested - but given the fate of the Mars Polar Lander, I'd want to think carefully before signing up for a future mission.
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big rock = my name
2 big rocks = friend's name
big rock with a sticker with someone else's name = that someone else's name
therefore in this language, my name and my friend's name have been to mars. nobody else's has.
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itsatrap (Score:2, Funny)
Certificate looks wrong :( (Score:1)
Is this how everyones is or is it just my plugin?
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Is this how everyones is or is it just my plugin?
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It asked to save or open (saving does nothing - its a php link with the pdf parameters in.
Opening it opens it in acrobat as expected, then the cert itself opens in Internet Explorer
I haven't had a program explicitly open in IE since I removed it from all defaults and access (firefox usually).
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Ahhhh well, as long as the aliens can read it thats all that matters.
um... (Score:1, Flamebait)
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Seems to me that's pretty much one level above herostratic fame, which ain't saying much.
Maxim
latest news: martians steal identity (Score:1)
You'd have to be pretty dumb to buy that (Score:1)
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For the simple reason that our future overlords at Omicron Persei 8 will never know about your claim. When they get to Mars, though, they'll find that disk and know that Hugh Jass was there! It'll be a great story to tell while you're working in the mines.
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Done! (Score:1)
The way it goes, there will be more cartoon characters and funny names on their way to mars than actual people... Alfred E. Newman and Mickey Mouse... Yuck!
You forgot Ben's Brother (Score:3, Funny)
As usual, Ben's brother Dick wasn't included. That poor guy never gets a break.
Better idea (Score:2)
what for? (Score:1)
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Chances are, I will never go to space. Thats why I want my ashes to be sent up there when I die. One way or another, I am gonna get there.
Sure, when you think about it its a very silly thing to do. Its all for personal satifaction.
Some names come to mind? (Score:2, Funny)
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Red Mensuck
I care about you so much... (Score:1)
Beilzebub (Score:2)
I get it!!! (Score:1)
What are the odds? (Score:2)
Say hello to us when you get there (Score:5, Interesting)
It's a harmless, fun programme to generate some interest and I applaud its intent.
Cheers,
Ian
Is this by the same morons who do "name a star?" (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Is this by the same morons who do "name a star? (Score:1)
yeah but then you cant say, "oh my name is on mars. I'm special."
Heres an idea, maybe give the money to the salvation army guy at the mall this xmas and just tell people your name is on mars.
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Star registry: expensive
Mars registry: free
Uh NO! (Score:1)
Anyhoo, I'm not going to give the martians another ingredient on their list for "To Serve Man".
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Well, thanks for the tip chas@evilnet.net. I'll be sure to keep that in mind.
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And now for something better (Score:2)
I've been a Planetary Society member since the late 80s, and greatly appreciate everything they've done and continue to do.
Josh
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You can see the crap floating about in Genesis I in this link to pics :
http://www.bigelowaerospace.com/out_there/view_ph
Missing half of headline (Score:1)
Humor Seeds (Score:1)
Send your money down the toilet (Score:2)
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Intergalactic Spam (Score:1)
Last time I did this... (Score:2)
So taking that as a sign, I think I won't do this again.
Martian Identity theft? (Score:1)