Apophis

Paulieworld

Apophis is a large asteroid. Bigger than the Titanic. “Scientists” have assured with “absolute certainty” that it will not strike Earth in 2029. I am so relieved. Scientists are never wrong. I will sit on my patio with a nice Bombay Sapphire Gin Martini, straight up, shaken, not stirred, and watch.

jimhanks

Great track. I hear the anticipation of encroaching doom in the middle followed by the "oh never mind" at the end. 😎

McD

“Close but no cigar.” Common phrase from the Canival Midway games.

The closest known approach of Apophis occurs at April 13, 2029 21:46 UT, when Apophis will pass Earth closer than geosynchronous communication satellites, but will come no closer than 31,600 kilometres (19,600 mi) above Earth's surface.

Still, I good cover for having a drink.

Of course, an evil genius with a rocket company could create a plan to change the trajectory and wipe out NYC. We have almost 5 years to uncover the evil plan and save or ignore the event depending on the Administration determined in 2024. Revenge or Security… Vote accordingly.

Paulieworld

@McD said:
“Close but no cigar.” Common phrase from the Canival Midway games.

The closest known approach of Apophis occurs at April 13, 2029 21:46 UT, when Apophis will pass Earth closer than geosynchronous communication satellites, but will come no closer than 31,600 kilometres (19,600 mi) above Earth's surface.

Still, I good cover for having a drink.

Of course, an evil genius with a rocket company could create a plan to change the trajectory and wipe out NYC. We have almost 5 years to uncover the evil plan and save or ignore the event depending on the Administration determined in 2024. Revenge or Security… Vote accordingly.

He’s not a genius, just evil. I vote for both.

LinearLineman

Very ominous, Paul. Have you tried gin gimlets? The good thing about them besides the taste is you can use the cheapest gin and still get ginned up. You only need some sweetened lime juice like Rose’s, though I prefer prefer Bars 9th if you can find it.

Melancholia was a great movie on the asteroid scenario. Kirsten Dubstation and Krefeld Sutherland.

GeoTony

Slightly menacing track, very appropriate. Remind me again in 2029 so I can get some tonic in 🍸

knewspeak

@McD said:
“Close but no cigar.” Common phrase from the Canival Midway games.

The closest known approach of Apophis occurs at April 13, 2029 21:46 UT, when Apophis will pass Earth closer than geosynchronous communication satellites, but will come no closer than 31,600 kilometres (19,600 mi) above Earth's surface.

Still, I good cover for having a drink.

Of course, an evil genius with a rocket company could create a plan to change the trajectory and wipe out NYC. We have almost 5 years to uncover the evil plan and save or ignore the event depending on the Administration determined in 2024. Revenge or Security… Vote accordingly.

Sleepwalking to Armageddon, sounds nice indeed.