“Is that a planet?”, is probably the most logical response for Mom to make in an attempt to tune in to Red’s interests. And I like Red’s reply of “voice activation circuit”, although the more common parlance today would be “voice operated switch.”
VOX means “voice operated transmission”. Your transceiver is normally on receive, but when you say something, it immediately switches to transmit. Hands free two-way radio communication.
I love this comic it brings back so many memories of growing up in the 50s and using our imagination for games and having such a wonderful time doing so. The games we played most of the kids today don’t even have a clue. Thanks Red and Rover for sending my back to the past today…..just wish I could stay there.
Catfeet Premium Member over 4 years ago
Mom may be a space cadet, but she means well!
DebUSNRet over 4 years ago
Thanks for the history lesson, never heard of him before.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
That’s right, Red; Gene Krantz has nothing on Mom!
over 4 years ago
Gene Kranz is a true inspiration.
The Pro from Dover over 4 years ago
But could she be Chris Kraft?
mymontana over 4 years ago
…A happier time, indeed….Safe trip, boys
Pathfinderman over 4 years ago
Moms always seem to understand.
JoHo Premium Member over 4 years ago
I was expecting an Uncle Jimmy reference today.
The Legend of Brandon Sawyer over 4 years ago
Now I’m going to watch Apollo 13
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Awe! Red you need to tell mom in person! Also, I’m missing the usual tribute to Memorial Day. Oh well.
Tentoes over 4 years ago
“hehe Ok, barefoot astronaut” — Mom
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member over 4 years ago
“Is that a planet?”, is probably the most logical response for Mom to make in an attempt to tune in to Red’s interests. And I like Red’s reply of “voice activation circuit”, although the more common parlance today would be “voice operated switch.”
WilliamMedlock over 4 years ago
VOX means “voice operated transmission”. Your transceiver is normally on receive, but when you say something, it immediately switches to transmit. Hands free two-way radio communication.
fszakaly over 4 years ago
A true American, Krantz would listen to Sousa marches to get pumped up before going out for his Shift as “white team” flight director.
asrialfeeple over 4 years ago
Have a safe journey.
whenlifewassimpler over 4 years ago
I love this comic it brings back so many memories of growing up in the 50s and using our imagination for games and having such a wonderful time doing so. The games we played most of the kids today don’t even have a clue. Thanks Red and Rover for sending my back to the past today…..just wish I could stay there.
Snoopy_Fan over 4 years ago
I love when women smell purty! ❤