Report: Astronauts Flew Drunk

American Voices

Report: Astronauts Flew Drunk

July 31, 2007 | ISSUE 43•31

An internal review at NASA revealed that some of their astronauts may have been drunk when they boarded shuttle missions into space. What do you think?

This isn't a big deal. Astronauts are the best of the best. A drunk astronaut is as good as a sober commercial airline pilot.

Al Payton
Well Excavator
Um, when are NASA astronauts not drunk? They're being shot into outer fucking space!

Doris Snyder
Tobacconist
I'm just glad I'm not an astronaut and that I can get a decent buzz on at work without everyone freaking out.

Lee Davis
Beekeeper

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