Too Cool!

longwalker · 04-25-2008, 05:52 PM

On July 20, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 lunar module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon.
His first words after stepping on the moon, "that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," were televised to earth and heard by millions.
But just before he reentered the lander, he made the enigmatic remark "good luck, Mr. Gorky."
Many people at NASA thought it was a casual remark concerning some rival soviet cosmonaut.
However, upon checking, there was no Gorky in either the Russian or American space programs.
Over the years many people questioned Armstrong as to what the "good luck, Mr. Gorky... Statement meant, but Armstrong always just smiled.
On July 5, 1995, in Tampa Bay, Florida, while answering questions following a speech, a reporter brought up the 26-year-old question to Armstrong. This time he finally responded.
Mr. Gorky had died, so Neil Armstrong felt he could answer the question.
In 1938 when he was a kid in a small mid-west town, he was playing baseball with a friend in the backyard
His friend hit the ball, which landed in his neighbor's yard by the bedroom windows.
His neighbors were Mr. And Mrs. Gorky.
As he leaned down to pick up the ball, young Armstrong heard Mrs. Gorky shouting at Mr. Gorky.
"Sex! You want sex?! You'll get sex when the kid next door walks on the moon!"
True story.

**squirt** · 04-25-2008, 05:56 PM

so ... I wonder if he did actually get laid, that Mr Gorky lol

longwalker · 04-25-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by squirt

so ... I wonder if he did actually get laid, that Mr Gorky lol

I doubt it!!

**squirt** · 04-25-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by longwalker

I doubt it!!

if I was Mrs Gorky, I would've made him pay up! lol

longwalker · 04-25-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by squirt

if I was Mrs Gorky, I would've made him pay up! lol

I think it's Mr. Gorky that would be looking to collect!!!

**squirt** · 04-25-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by longwalker

I think it's Mr. Gorky that would be looking to collect!!!

I realized that way too late lol in any case lol there shoulda' been some sex! lol

longwalker · 04-25-2008, 09:26 PM

Well I have to bust myself on this one! Turns out it's an urban legend! It's explained at snopes.

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Good Luck, Mr. Gorsky!

longwalker · 04-25-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by squirt

I realized that way too late lol in any case lol there shoulda' been some sex! lol

lmao...Well turns out there couldn't be cuz there wasn't any Gorky's!!

**squirt** · 04-25-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by longwalker

lmao...Well turns out there couldn't be cuz there wasn't any Gorky's!!

ah well lol it's a good story! lol

longwalker · 04-25-2008, 09:34 PM

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ah well lol it's a good story! lol

You were too funny, "there shoulda been some sex".

04-25-2008, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
longwalker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan, Oakland County Posts: 7,169 Rep Power: 544	Too Cool! On July 20, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 lunar module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, "that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," were televised to earth and heard by millions. But just before he reentered the lander, he made the enigmatic remark "good luck, Mr. Gorky." Many people at NASA thought it was a casual remark concerning some rival soviet cosmonaut. However, upon checking, there was no Gorky in either the Russian or American space programs. Over the years many people questioned Armstrong as to what the "good luck, Mr. Gorky... Statement meant, but Armstrong always just smiled. On July 5, 1995, in Tampa Bay, Florida, while answering questions following a speech, a reporter brought up the 26-year-old question to Armstrong. This time he finally responded. Mr. Gorky had died, so Neil Armstrong felt he could answer the question. In 1938 when he was a kid in a small mid-west town, he was playing baseball with a friend in the backyard His friend hit the ball, which landed in his neighbor's yard by the bedroom windows. His neighbors were Mr. And Mrs. Gorky. As he leaned down to pick up the ball, young Armstrong heard Mrs. Gorky shouting at Mr. Gorky. "Sex! You want sex?! You'll get sex when the kid next door walks on the moon!" True story. __________________ When in doubt twirl! Last edited by longwalker; 04-25-2008 at 06:03 PM.

04-25-2008, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
squirt Super Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 263,170 Rep Power: 100	so ... I wonder if he did actually get laid, that Mr Gorky lol __________________

04-25-2008, 09:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
longwalker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan, Oakland County Posts: 7,169 Rep Power: 544	*Well I have to bust myself on this one! Turns out it's an urban legend! It's explained at snopes.* Urban Legends Reference Pages: Good Luck, Mr. Gorsky! __________________ When in doubt twirl!