Tuesday, January 25, 2005

NASA vs. NASCAR

While killing time yesterday, I discussed with Brian the major differences between NASA and NASCAR. Here are some of the best.

NASA

NASCAR

WINNER

Voting bloc?

None

Dads

NASCAR

Name for support group

Mission Control

Pit Crew

NASA

Celebrates

Man’s transcendent ability to yearn for greater horizons

Winston brand tobacco

NASCAR

Role of "Buzz"

Name of captain

Name of haircut

Draw

Dorky Helmet

Yup

Yup

Draw

Monetary Value

Worth billions to industry

Billion dollar industry

NASA

Explosions

Unfortunately

Yes, please

Draw

Favorite Tang

Orange

Poon

NASCAR

Kind of Russian encountered

Cosmonaut

White

NASCAR

Sally Ride

Barrier Breaking Hero

Slang for post-race sex with Sally.

NASA

Cause of blindness

Sunshine

Moonshine

NASA



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