Comments on: ISS Node 3: Colbert clause http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/ I am an astronomer, writer, and skeptic. I likes reality the way it is, and I aims to keep it that way. My real name is Phil Plait, and I run the Bad Astronomy blog. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:34:20 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: drydriffice http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/comment-page-2/#comment-220649 drydriffice Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:43:13 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/#comment-220649 there really is no way to proclaim the actually there really is no way to proclaim the actually

]]> By: John Paradox http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/comment-page-2/#comment-174281 John Paradox Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:56:04 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/#comment-174281 Reminder to check The Colbert Report (check your local listings for Comedy Central for time) for the final disposition of the naming: http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=will-stephen-colbert-get-his-space-2009-04-14 J/P=? Reminder to check The Colbert Report (check your local listings for Comedy Central for time) for the final disposition of the naming:
http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=will-stephen-colbert-get-his-space-2009-04-14

J/P=?

]]> By: Andy http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/comment-page-2/#comment-174145 Andy Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:55:35 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/#comment-174145 I believe that the name "Colbert" does embody a spirit of exploration and cooperation. Humans are humans and we bring our humor and spontaneity, as well as our mass popular culture with us to the stars much as we do our seriousness and great "wisdom". Colbert is about showing that humor, too, can not just be a thing of this Earth. I believe that the name “Colbert” does embody a spirit of exploration and cooperation. Humans are humans and we bring our humor and spontaneity, as well as our mass popular culture with us to the stars much as we do our seriousness and great “wisdom”.

Colbert is about showing that humor, too, can not just be a thing of this Earth.

]]> By: FNGD RAAB http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/comment-page-2/#comment-173713 FNGD RAAB Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:39:41 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/#comment-173713 You're lame. Colbert does what he wants, when he wants to. For funny reasons. Get a better, more worthy arch nemesis, like Fred Phelps or John Cena. You’re lame. Colbert does what he wants, when he wants to. For funny reasons. Get a better, more worthy arch nemesis, like Fred Phelps or John Cena.

]]> By: mynamehere http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/comment-page-2/#comment-171755 mynamehere Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:51:09 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/#comment-171755 I love you guys oh serenity because of firefly. Here is a little fyi that is not the reason they used that name. It was used simply for the definition of the word it fits with the other two nodes. Jesus despite their lack of a social life and nerd stereotype scifi fans are generally pretty stupid. They will not name it Colbert they will go with their name it doesn't take a genius to figure that one out. I love you guys oh serenity because of firefly. Here is a little fyi that is not the reason they used that name. It was used simply for the definition of the word it fits with the other two nodes. Jesus despite their lack of a social life and nerd stereotype scifi fans are generally pretty stupid. They will not name it Colbert they will go with their name it doesn’t take a genius to figure that one out.

]]> By: Rick http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/comment-page-2/#comment-170147 Rick Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:39:04 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/#comment-170147 As much as I love Colbert, this isn't a joke. It's a serious endeavor. Name it after something for a serious reason. Name the toilet handle or the seat after Colbert. That way, every time they sit down to relieve themselves, they can think of Colbert's humor. As much as I love Colbert, this isn’t a joke. It’s a serious endeavor. Name it after something for a serious reason. Name the toilet handle or the seat after Colbert. That way, every time they sit down to relieve themselves, they can think of Colbert’s humor.

]]> By: Rea http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/comment-page-2/#comment-168606 Rea Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:04:09 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/03/23/iss-node-3-colbert-clause/#comment-168606 I love both Firefly and the Colbert Report. I think that Colbert did a great job inspiring publicity for the ISS. Far far fewer people would have been aware of this contest or even the new node were it not for him. For that reason I think he completely deserves a nod which will also keep the Colbert Nation's gaze on the space program. I am definitely a huge fan of either the toilet idea or somehow having a wrist strong bracelet for the station's robotic arm. I also think that Serenity is a more appropriate name for the new node. The site was very upfront about how the voting would be used as advice and stated clearly that, "The name should reflect the spirit of exploration and cooperation embodied by the space station, and follow in the tradition set by Node 1- Unity- and Node 2- Harmony." They are not in the wrong for turning down a write in vote that doesn't fit this scheme. Serenity fits beautifully with or without the fantastic show behind it. (By the way if you've only seen the movie don't think you are informed enough to give an opinion on the whole show.) While I would rather see Serenity naming something more grand, in this instance it is definitely the better option. I love both Firefly and the Colbert Report. I think that Colbert did a great job inspiring publicity for the ISS. Far far fewer people would have been aware of this contest or even the new node were it not for him. For that reason I think he completely deserves a nod which will also keep the Colbert Nation’s gaze on the space program. I am definitely a huge fan of either the toilet idea or somehow having a wrist strong bracelet for the station’s robotic arm.

I also think that Serenity is a more appropriate name for the new node. The site was very upfront about how the voting would be used as advice and stated clearly that, “The name should reflect the spirit of exploration and cooperation embodied by the space station, and follow in the tradition set by Node 1- Unity- and Node 2- Harmony.” They are not in the wrong for turning down a write in vote that doesn’t fit this scheme. Serenity fits beautifully with or without the fantastic show behind it. (By the way if you’ve only seen the movie don’t think you are informed enough to give an opinion on the whole show.) While I would rather see Serenity naming something more grand, in this instance it is definitely the better option.

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