• MerryJaneDoe@piefed.world
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    13 days ago

    And perhaps even show up to the White House after the mission for a photo op and some McDonald’s. Thus crushing the dream of being an astronaut for many young persons in the US.

    Child: “Mommy, I want to be an astronaut when I grow up.”

    Mom: “Oh, that’s wonderful, honey, you’ll see the moon and even meet the president!”

    Child: <bursts into tears> “BUT WHY?!”