The first bloke in space

[SwampCreature]

Gather round, simpletons.

After having a discussion on a board far more intelligent than this one, I have come to you, the cretins of BF, to settle an issue. As the stupidest bunch of people on earth, you are well equipped to serve as the subjects of an experiment entitled "Does the average sooz know the name of the first bloke who went to space?"

Now, I must specify, I don't want you to tell me the name of the guy. I already know who it is. I just want to know if you know it or not. Tick the box and, if you must, let us know how common or random you think such knowledge is. Now, obviously, some people will write it anyway after oscar wilding that shit. Because they are stupid and won't read the whole OP. With this being the case, I ask you to answer honestly.

The issue has come up on boards far superior to this one in the wake of poor Lance Uppercut-Armstrong's tragic death this week. (I'll never forget that mark he took at the gabba. miss you Clinton xxoo you had the best coke binges). I believe the average punter would not have a clue who he was; others disagree. Am I wrong? Am I too harsh on you slowpokes?

Again DO NOT WRITE HIS NAME. VOTES FOR JACK WATTS WILL BE BEATEN TO DEATH LIKE AN OVERUSED BAY 13 MEME. LOVE YOU ERIN.

Carry on.

 

[Bluelegs]

What a confusing OP, not sure where you were going with it but to answer your question, I know his first name and where he came from. Does that count?

 

[Maroon Goon]

Yuri Gargarin.

 

[SwampCreature]

Yes, thank you diablo face. The fact that you only know half his name kind of supports my point however.

 

[Mancey]

Well that worked well

 

[SwampCreature]

Yuri Gargarin.

I'm glad the lions folded. Does it make you sad that cold, soulless franchises are racking up more wins in their first year than long-dead Fitzroy could manage in their last couple?

 

[Bluelegs]

Yes, thank you diablo face. The fact that you only know half his name kind of supports my point however.

What was your point again?

 

[Quivorir]

I'm glad the lions folded. Does it make you sad that cold, soulless franchises are racking up more wins in their first year than long-dead Fitzroy could manage in their last couple?

Lmfao.

 

[SwampCreature]

What was your point again?

That the average spud doesn't know the name of the first man in space. One of the greatest ever human achievements.

 

[Bluelegs]

That the average spud doesn't know the name of the first man in space. One of the greatest ever human achievements.

I knew who he was just not his last name, and as a guy called William Shatner once said "What's in a name?"

 

[NSWCROW]

No idea who but it was AT LEAST 100 YEARS AGO.....

 

[Brad Goodman]

Andy Thomas

 

[Full Wingspan]

OP sounds offended.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Neil Armstrong's dead. EVERYONE knows who Neil Armstrong was. Very few know or care who Yuri Gargarin was, because he was an Evil Godless Communist. Common human scientific advancement became a victim of clashing ideologies and the subsequent glorified dick-measuring contest that was the East v West Space Race.

THIS is Swampy's point. And it's a bloody good one.

 

[SwampCreature]

Yes well put, thank you Sicko. Though it could have done with more katoey references IMO.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Yes well put, thank you Sicko. Though it could have done with more katoey references IMO.

Has there ever been a katoey in space? That would be one for the annals...

 

[Poseidon]

There is no such thing as space, only dreams.

 

[Bluelegs]

Neil Armstrong's dead. EVERYONE knows who Neil Armstrong was. Very few know or care who Yuri Gargarin was, because he was an Evil Godless Communist. Common human scientific advancement became a victim of clashing ideologies and the subsequent glorified dick-measuring contest that was the East v West Space Race.

THIS is Swampy's point. And it's a bloody good one.

I thought it was fairly obvious that the space race was merely a dick-measuring contest. It also achieved more than any dick-measuring contest before it, and unfortunately it's why we don't go into space any more. America has shown how long and proud it's **** stood by erecting of a flag on the moon. No one's tried to top them, maybe china someday.

 

[Papa G]

Neil Armstrong's dead. EVERYONE knows who Neil Armstrong was. Very few know or care who Yuri Gargarin was, because he was an Evil Godless Communist. Common human scientific advancement became a victim of clashing ideologies and the subsequent glorified dick-measuring contest that was the East v West Space Race.

THIS is Swampy's point. And it's a bloody good one.

I'd argue that this dick measuring contest was at the heart of scientific advancement. Just as it can be argued that the 2 big world wars were. Whether that advancement is for good or evil is an entirely different question. Da interwebz is a classic example of military technology. Without foe, who needs military technology?

 

[SwampCreature]

Has there ever been a katoey in space? That would be one for the annals...

 

[Quivorir]

I simply do not care.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

I thought it was fairly obvious that the space race was merely a dick-measuring contest. It also achieved more than any dick-measuring contest before it, and unfortunately it's why we don't go into space any more. America has shown how long and proud it's **** stood by erecting of a flag on the moon. No one's tried to top them, maybe china someday.

But the size of the Soviet Union's knob is barely acknowledged even TODAY when discussing space, even though they were absolutely cornholing the U.S in space up till that point. A victim of Cold War demonisation that still continues today.

I'd argue that this dick measuring contest was at the heart of scientific advancement. Just as it can be argued that the 2 big world wars were. Whether that advancement is for good or evil is an entirely different question. Da interwebz is a classic example of military technology. Without foe, who needs military technology?

NOBODY can deny that the Space Race was good for scientific advancement, nor the fact that competition among the two Superpowers led to a more rapid advancement than a more harmonious and united program might have.

As I said above though, when all is said and done the achievements of the Soviet Union just aren't acknowledged here in the 'West'. I think it's time we put that bullshit behind us.

 

[Username_lost]

Albert II deserves a mention.

 

[Papa G]

NOBODY can deny that the Space Race was good for scientific advancement, nor the fact that competition among the two Superpowers led to a more rapid advancement than a more harmonious and united program might have.

As I said above though, when all is said and done the achievements of the Soviet Union just aren't acknowledged here in the 'West'. I think it's time we put that bullshit behind us.

Many of the advancements of the 40's and post war period were made by Nazi Scientists, something that is also swept under the carpet.

 

[peternorth]

I thought it was fairly obvious that the space race was merely a dick-measuring contest. It also achieved more than any dick-measuring contest before it, and unfortunately it's why we don't go into space any more. America has shown how long and proud it's **** stood by erecting of a flag on the moon. No one's tried to top them, maybe china someday.

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