Damn! Someone already beat me to the Eddie Izzard reference.SPARTANXIII said:Technically, he is correct.
No Flag = No Country
But this isn't a nation claiming the celestial body!Bad Jim said:Unassailable logic if you ignore actual law, in particular the Outer Space Treaty that prevents nations claiming celestial bodies even if they have flags. Neil Armstrong was wasting his time.
No joke, right this moment I'm listening to Flower of Scotland, having just finished Highland Cathedral.Andy Shandy said:In that case, I claim this thread in the name of Scotland.
Alba gu bràth and all that jazz. You can collect your complimentary kilts, Irn Bru and Tunnock's teacake on the way out.
Yeah...especially as the take off would have sent the flag flying anyway.Scow2 said:But this isn't a nation claiming the celestial body!Bad Jim said:Unassailable logic if you ignore actual law, in particular the Outer Space Treaty that prevents nations claiming celestial bodies even if they have flags. Neil Armstrong was wasting his time.
And, Neil Armstrong was posting an "America was here!" sign, not a "This is our land!" sign.
You got a flag, Mr. Martian? ;pcanadamus_prime said:I claim this planet in the name of Mars.
Do you have bagpipes and drum?Andy Shandy said:In that case, I claim this thread in the name of Scotland.
I claim this planet in the name of Ed! Bringer of bacon! Not sure who will get that!canadamus_prime said:I claim this planet in the name of Mars.
you're thinking of Matt Hazard, aren't you? =)SweetShark said:It is really sad to see this guy have a more interesting personality than master chef....I mean chef f*CK!!
Andy Shandy said:In that case, I claim this thread in the name of Scotland.
Alba gu bràth and all that jazz. You can collect your complimentary kilts, Irn Bru and Tunnock's teacake on the way out.