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user-inactivated  ·  3073 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: June 29, 2016

The other day I posted this picture in thenewgreen's haiku thread. I just finished it last night. It was a blast to read and the fact that it's dated and flawed just really adds to the charm.

I joked with the wife over dinner last night about some of the unrealistic scenes depicted. For example, if the man no longer has a metabolism, why does he create bubbles of air under water so he can breathe? More importantly, solar wind isn't actual wind and you can't use it to put out a flaming comet in space because 1) there's no air in space and 2) comets aren't made of fire. I bet people who actually understand nuclear physics would have a field day with this book.

Speaking of things that are older but still awesome, Taxi is on Hulu. It's a wonderful show. The characters are relatable, the jokes are hilarious, and the stories are often really heartfelt. It's no wonder the series is a classic.