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flatmaster
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Just sayin...
The next one must be bigger, stronger, faster.
The next one must be bigger, stronger, faster.
Is the Race for Bigger, Stronger, and Faster Rockets Just Beginning?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of rocket design and its implications, particularly focusing on the attributes of being bigger, stronger, and faster. Participants explore the cultural and symbolic interpretations of rocket shapes, including humorous and speculative remarks about their phallic nature.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that future rockets should be designed to be bigger, stronger, and faster.
- One participant humorously proposes the idea of a vagina-shaped rocket, implying that unconventional designs could garner attention.
- There are comments about the symbolic interpretation of rockets as phallic objects, with some participants questioning the intent behind such designs.
- One participant reflects on the aerodynamic qualities of penises, suggesting a potential link to rocket design.
- Several posts reference a quote attributed to Bill Clinton, indicating a playful tone in the discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of humor and serious inquiry, with no clear consensus on the implications of rocket design or the significance of their shapes. The discussion remains largely unresolved, with competing views on the relevance of symbolism in engineering.
Contextual Notes
Some statements rely on humor and personal interpretation, which may not reflect technical or scientific perspectives on rocket design.
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arildno
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You are free to develop a vagina-shaped rocket if you want to.
I can definitely guarantee that you get all the science prizes in the world if you manage such a feat.
Anyhow, stupid thread.
I can definitely guarantee that you get all the science prizes in the world if you manage such a feat.
Anyhow, stupid thread.
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Cyrus
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Gives whole new meaning to the term re-entry.
Ditto to arildno's last sentence.
Ditto to arildno's last sentence.
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flatmaster said:
I don't see what this has do with with phalluses, unless this is something your girlfriend said.
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Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. -Bill Clinton (attributed) 
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jimmysnyder said:
I assume you're joking
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maverick_starstrider said:
jimmysnyder, joking...?
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It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is. -Bill Clintonjimmysnyder said:
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Jimmy Snyder
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Sorry, I fixed it for you.maverick_starstrider said:
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AUMathTutor
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Huh. I never thought about it, but I guess rockets are phallic. Go figure.
Coincidence, probably. I doubt that the guy who invented rockets was sitting around and said "let's make it look like a penis". Of course, you never know...
Coincidence, probably. I doubt that the guy who invented rockets was sitting around and said "let's make it look like a penis". Of course, you never know...
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maverick_starstrider
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maybe we should be asking why penises are so aerodynamic.
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I think this was done before it started.
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