The early Mercury & Gemini spacecraft carried up into space perhaps 1 or 2 men for a short flight.  No one ever considered using those 'basic' craft to accomplish tasks like building space stations; performing sophisticated experiments on board; carrying up multiples of people; or many, many other things that Mercury & Gemini simply couldn't do.  Mercury & Gemini were great for their time.  But nowadays those craft sit in museums.  We all remember them fondly; but no one is suggesting bringing them back in as the standard.

Yes, yes......walk into a party wearing platform shoes, a lime green leisure suit and a paisley-pattern ascot.  And a shag hairdo, of course.  If anyone questions what you are doing -- just tell them that you are refusing to be trendy & fashionable.  Because the old ways are still the best.  Who knows?  Perhaps you'll create a new trend..........:lol:  Hey -- if a 70's-era leisure suit doesn't appeal -- then try a 1920's-era Al Capone-style men's suit with a panama hat instead.  You should make just as much of a favorable impression on your fellow party-goers either way.  Especially on the ladies.  Everyone will understand that you are making a statement about refusing to be trendy.  Be sure to say, "Hey, babe, what's your sign........?"  Works to break the ice everytime it's tried.

In the meantime, I'll have a great day by going shopping for a brand-new Corvette.  I wonder how much they'll give me in trade-in for my 1970 beetle...........?

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