40 years ago, history was made. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon. Astronaut Michael Collins was also on that mission, but I guess someone had to keep the engine running, so he didn’t get to make any of those historic steps. Here’s my version on how that moment went.
“Wow. The moon. We’re finally here. Can’t wait to get on that surface.”
“Uh, yeah about that. It’s gonna be me and Buzz.
“Yeah, I know. You guys first and then you come back and I get to go, right?”
“Uh, no. Not enough time or fuel to make that happen.”
“But that’s not what they said before we blasted off.”
“Yeah…we lied. Neither of us wanted to drive, so we let you think you would get your shot on the moon to make sure you would come along.”
“This is total B.S.”
“I know buddy, but honestly…it wasn’t that great.”
“You’re just sayin’ that to make me feel better.”
“No, I swear. Ask Buzz. Buzz…walkin’ on the moon. A big deal?
“Nah. Not really. Though watching Neil mess up his big line was cool.”
“I didn’t mess up. I was caught up in the emotion of the moment.”
“Aha! So it WAS cool! I knew it. So, now what?”
“Uh, you can have this cool rock I brought back.”
“Yeah, and this- NEIL AND BUZZ WALKED ON THE MOON AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY T-SHIRT.”
“Great. Thanks. Houston, we SO have a problem.”

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