One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

[Deepak]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060930/ap_on_re_us/moon_quote_3

HOUSTON - That's one small word for astronaut Neil Armstrong, one giant revision for grammar sticklers everywhere.

 

[nintenho]

Hmmm. I've never heard this argument before.

 

[Sxotty]

I didn't know it was a big deal either, but nifty nonetheless.

 

[Bigus Dickus]

It has always been my understanding that he indeed did say "a man" and that the transmission was less than perfect. It certainly sounds that way when I listen to it.

 

[Guden Oden]

I think maybe the guy had a few more things on his mind right then than proper textbook grammar, we should just cut him some slack here. Who the F cares wether he said "a" or not?

...No, we don't have to answer that one, there are grammar nazis everywhere. Let's just not give them any more attention than strictly neccessary...

 

[epicstruggle]

I think maybe the guy had a few more things on his mind right then than proper textbook grammar, we should just cut him some slack here. Who the F cares wether he said "a" or not?

How hard is it to walk in a sound stage and read from a prompter???

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Well it cant be that easy just look at Bush and all his gibberish

 

[Crisidelm]

Whatever, "one small step for mankind, one giant leap for mankind" is even better for me, a lot more poetic.

 

[Simon F]

Whatever, "one small step for mankind, one giant leap for mankind" is even better for me, a lot more poetic.

Don't invite me to any of your recitals.

 

[AlNom]

I think maybe the guy had a few more things on his mind right then than proper textbook grammar; we should just cut him some slack here. Who the f*** cares whether he said "a" or not?

No, we don't have to answer that one; there are grammar nazis everywhere. Let's just not give them any more attention than strictly neccessary.

That's no fun.

 

[Zapata]

I like it better, without the "a".

Saludos Amigos
Zapata

 

[Crisidelm]

Don't invite me to any of your recitals.

I don't recite, I incite.

 

[Mummy]

blah?