I think it's very cool that the Soviet Union had an actual 'hero' medal, which Gagarin won for completing his historic flight.
Anyone can claim to be a hero, but it's much easier to substantiate that when you have the medal to prove it.
Imagine how handy such a thing would be for resolving barroom disputes or for getting parking validated. And it must have looked great on an online dating resume:
Six feet, muscular build, trim, non-smoker, Hero of the Soviet Union.
O Docker. You can buy your own hero medal for 39 cents on amazon.com.
But I do agree with you. I think the US should have a "Hero of the Republic" medal. But it would probably end up getting awarded to the likes of the Koch brothers and Barry Bonds.
I can't see the tripod. It must be very small.
ReplyDeleteOops, maybe the Apollo astronauts forgot to leave one behind :(
ReplyDeleteUnlike the golfballs and retro-reflectors that litter the moonscape
ReplyDeleteI think it's very cool that the Soviet Union had an actual 'hero' medal, which Gagarin won for completing his historic flight.
ReplyDeleteAnyone can claim to be a hero, but it's much easier to substantiate that when you have the medal to prove it.
Imagine how handy such a thing would be for resolving barroom disputes or for getting parking validated. And it must have looked great on an online dating resume:
Six feet, muscular build, trim, non-smoker, Hero of the Soviet Union.
O Docker. You can buy your own hero medal for 39 cents on amazon.com.
ReplyDeleteBut I do agree with you. I think the US should have a "Hero of the Republic" medal. But it would probably end up getting awarded to the likes of the Koch brothers and Barry Bonds.
...or even a paper weight?
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