Today, my whole family was so excited about watching the Artemis II launch and scolded me for not mustering more enthusiasm. Great, we can go to space now… so anytime someone talks about real issues like climate change or racism, we'll hear, "Well just go to space then" or "Space will solve our problems." FML
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Today, I went to my guidance counselor and told her how I'd been fascinated with space since I was 12, had read about the universe and everything, and how I want to be an astrologist when I grow up. She stared at me for a second, before saying, "But you're... stupid." FML
Today, my daughter asked me why NASA hasn't gone to the sun yet. She's seventeen. FML
Today, my college class was talking about Felix Baumgartner, who jumped from the edge of space down to earth. A boy suddenly put his head up and said in a serious tone, "I thought he jumped from the moon?" Several girls concurred. This is my generation. FML
Today, I can't share most of the great things going on in my life with my family, because they will respond with lectures about indulging, or doubt about what is going on, and will refuse to continue talking, or say I am wrong when I speak the verifiable truth. I hate putting my family on information diets. FML
Today, I went to see Star Wars with my brother. The entire time he talked about how scientifically inaccurate and improbable the entire movie was. FML
Today, as I woke up early to do my physics homework, I heard my parents talk about how big a disappointment I am for them. They discussed how stupid, immature and how big a burden I was. They knew I was listening. FML
Today, we were in line to ride Cosmic Rewind when it broke down. My mom and sister then got mad at me saying that I "wasted everyone’s time." FML
Today, while watching a news clip about NASA's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, my wife asked me if Mars has a sun. She was serious. FML
Today, I mentioned to my parents that, considering the state of the world, the government needs to get its act together and ban guns, gas cars, meat, animal products, and plastic, among other things. They threatened to kick me out, saying I should "go live with the other dumbass hippies." FML
Today, I went on a date with a guy who seemed really nice. However, halfway through the date, he started talking about how he was a flat-earther, and believed that the moon landing was faked. Oh, and that birds aren't real. I had to endure another hour of his conspiracy theories before I could finally escape. FML
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SAgirl 24
So you are upset about your family being excited for the launch and things that people might potentially say? Sounds like complaining is all you do.
DLBL 23
Is it possible your whole family is sick of hearing your virtue-signaling/preaching about things they can't change? You want to "fight racism"? Just act normal, duh.
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DLBL 23
Is it possible your whole family is sick of hearing your virtue-signaling/preaching about things they can't change? You want to "fight racism"? Just act normal, duh.
SAgirl 24
So you are upset about your family being excited for the launch and things that people might potentially say? Sounds like complaining is all you do.
BurnInDemonFire 39
Cry me a river. Working on space travel unlocks tons of other inventions and advancements. If you're not interested in it, go make a sign and chant in the street.
rpy13 13
You just be a lot of fun at parties. JHC, let people have something to get excited about and hopeful about, wow. What exactly are YOU doing to ease all the issues you’ve mentioned… except bitch about other people’s interests??
JasonThorn 24
Go watch the movie "Hidden Figures"...we've been going to space for decades, and fighting racism even back then.