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Dorn

(523 posts)
42. Why does this remind me of telphone sanitisers in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ?
Wed Jan 18, 2023, 05:04 PM
Jan 2023

From Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

These tales of impending doom allowed the Golgafrinchans to rid themselves of an entire useless third of their population. The story was that they would build three Ark ships. Into the A ship would go all the leaders, scientists and other high achievers. The C ship would contain all the people who made things and did things, and the B Ark would hold everyone else, such as hairdressers and telephone sanitisers. They sent the B ship off first, but of course, the other two-thirds of the population stayed on the planet and lived full, rich and happy lives until they were all wiped out by a virulent disease contracted from a dirty telephone
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The media is already focusing on DeSantis as the Republican presidential nominee in 2024 so we Lonestarblue Jan 2023 #1
Why is DeSantis actively trying to spread this deadly and or crippling disease? Botany Jan 2023 #2
Because he and his family had the four shots, but he doesn't care, he just wants to score Escurumbele Jan 2023 #27
I think he has wanted C-19 to keep going in order to blame President Biden for it. Botany Jan 2023 #36
He will end up killing them off SouthernDem4ever Jan 2023 #38
he is pandering to the Cult Skittles Jan 2023 #43
Go for it DeSantis republianmushroom Jan 2023 #3
Covid has killed many more GOPers than Democrats due to anti-vax, anti-mask attitudes, Ocelot II Jan 2023 #4
14 diseases hope to make a return under Deathsantis bronxiteforever Jan 2023 #5
Tetanus yes bring back lock jaw. Just skip those tetanus shots. Botany Jan 2023 #12
To be fair, the article only cites Covid vaccinations WestMichRad Jan 2023 #23
If this goes through it's only a matter of time before RWNJ's go for ALL vaccines. groundloop Jan 2023 #37
He had a couple serious nut jobs at this presentation underpants Jan 2023 #6
How did that callout to Jesus thing work in the Middle Ages against the Black Death? scarletlib Jan 2023 #28
Rupert's Rabies has taken away his rational thought. It's spreading fast via audio/visual inputs. IA8IT Jan 2023 #7
The "Know Nothing" party is back after 150 year hiatus. Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #8
I thought it was against the law to "play" doctor....its like he can work on airplanes and sign off turbinetree Jan 2023 #9
Also forbidden: coughing into your elbow, hand-washing, blocking your Wingus Dingus Jan 2023 #10
There is one person who is extremely pleased with MoRon's new permanent ban.... Blue Owl Jan 2023 #11
I figured it out. De Santis isn't a mole for some foreign country. He's a mole from Baitball Blogger Jan 2023 #13
You mean more stupid Floridians will die? Aristus Jan 2023 #14
Works for me. So long suckers! OMGWTF Jan 2023 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author machoneman Jan 2023 #15
God what a fucking moron. Initech Jan 2023 #16
And visa versa. Martin68 Jan 2023 #22
... BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #17
Perfect! mountain grammy Jan 2023 #18
WaPo's Ann Telnaes does those animated Editorial cartoons BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #20
Jeebus H 3auld6phart Jan 2023 #19
The man (and anyone who votes for him) are certifiably insane. One can only hope the they practice Martin68 Jan 2023 #21
I was sure this had to be a Borowitz or Onion piece. notinkansas Jan 2023 #24
Well that should do wonders for tourism. Demobrat Jan 2023 #25
DeFascist. Once again proving my statement that... CaptainTruth Jan 2023 #29
We need the orange mass to be around long enough to "deal with him" as he said PortTack Jan 2023 #30
Florida is "freedom's linchpin..." whoops! Typo! dchill Jan 2023 #31
The same as climate crisis deniers - cilla4progress Jan 2023 #32
This Bozo shouldn't have the power to do this Catherine Vincent Jan 2023 #33
Maybe Florida will have fewer GOP voters next election IronLionZion Jan 2023 #34
I got your "freedom's linchpin," motherfucker. Paladin Jan 2023 #35
Well, look on the bright side newdayneeded Jan 2023 #39
Insanity is so cute. BrittheKen Jan 2023 #40
Of the top 10 states for COVID-related deaths per 100,000 people... SKKY Jan 2023 #41
Why does this remind me of telphone sanitisers in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ? Dorn Jan 2023 #42
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