I went to Amazon and searched for “Big-A telescope”. The most expensive one they had was only $1,715. Either they got ripped off or they should’ve joined Amazon Prime.
I suspect the face of our Moon will eventually be used for advertising and political messages, and nothing we can do to turn them off. For instance, once the Chinese get up there, they might unfurl a huge banner of “The Mao in the Moon.” (—
I think the James Webb telescope cost ten billion dollars. It is a million miles from Earth. Impressive achievement. But how are they going to repair it when something goes wrong?
Secrets of the universe are being revealed by the array of telescopes able to discern different wave lengths. Astronomers are zeroing in on exoplanets possibly capable of supporting life. Does it affect day-to-day issues? No but there is no telling the benefits of such knowledge in the future.
Bilan 8 months ago
So it’s true??? NBC runs the universe?
blunebottle 8 months ago
As far as excessive money spent on telescopes, this is so true it hurts.
Bilan 8 months ago
I went to Amazon and searched for “Big-A telescope”. The most expensive one they had was only $1,715. Either they got ripped off or they should’ve joined Amazon Prime.
terrapin6000 Premium Member 8 months ago
Just like a scientist to waste money.
Richard S Russell Premium Member 8 months ago
“The more you know, the more jokes you get.” —Jerry Kaufman
STEPUP 8 months ago
Federal overspending, in action!!!
enigmamz 8 months ago
When was the last time NBC actually aired one of those? I remember them during Saturday mornings, but that was a long time ago.
Pharmakeus Ubik 8 months ago
A more believable banner would be Firesign Theater’s Everything You Know Is Wrong.
PraiseofFolly 8 months ago
phritzg Premium Member 8 months ago
If he had the most powerful telescope imaginable, would he see the back of his head when he uses it?
jasonsnakelover 8 months ago
One time I had 3 billion one dollars.
prrdh 8 months ago
So he’s confirmed the Socratean Hypothesis. That’s something.
[Traveler] Premium Member 8 months ago
I like that it’s a Big A telescope
e.groves 8 months ago
I think the James Webb telescope cost ten billion dollars. It is a million miles from Earth. Impressive achievement. But how are they going to repair it when something goes wrong?
daisypekin01 8 months ago
Casual Geographic uses that term on Utube.
mourdac Premium Member 8 months ago
Secrets of the universe are being revealed by the array of telescopes able to discern different wave lengths. Astronomers are zeroing in on exoplanets possibly capable of supporting life. Does it affect day-to-day issues? No but there is no telling the benefits of such knowledge in the future.
atomicdog 8 months ago
“…the more you realize what you don’t know.”
uniquename 8 months ago
Perhaps they should aim the telescope up instead of at someone’s TV.
Frank Burns Eats Worms 8 months ago
Wow, it’s magnify-cent!!
paranormal 8 months ago
A telescope that is partially funded by advertisements…
Mc Q 8 months ago
A better punchline: “We apologise for the inconvenience.”Obscure tho….
bobbyferrel 8 months ago
I don’t recall that. And, apropos of nothing, I really enjoyed the PBS series, Connections.
LeftCoastBoomer Premium Member 8 months ago
I’ve never seen this phrase. I don’t watch much from major broadcast stations so maybe that’s the reason.
Lablubber 8 months ago
At least it’s not Schoolhouse Rock.
The Brooklyn Accent 8 months ago
“The more you learn, the less you know.
The more you move, the more you go to nowhere…"
—R. Bruno
zeexenon 8 months ago
Quick, Amazon takes returns … almost no questions asked … simply take it to Kohls.
namelocdet 8 months ago
Back in the day when TV was actually focused on education.
gopher gofer 8 months ago
this one’s beyond the scope of my feeble pop culture knowledge…
Chalres 8 months ago
LeastICouldDo.Com has also used that logo in their comic a number of times.