One step closer to finding out what happens if a werewolf goes to the moon…
Would they stay in wolf form, or does the effect invert so that a full Earth transforms them?
it is designed to focus sunlight to generate temperatures above 1,300 degrees Celsius, thus melting lunar soil to create shaped bricks.
That is so fucking clever. Mad props to them.
That’s cool!
This is the first I thought of literally immediately after seeing the headline, so I’m not sure who clever it is.
It’s good to see Aperture Science rebranding.
They’re going to have a moon base whilst Elon is still trying to perfect his multiple ship moon travelling system.
The US got to the moon with one rocket in the 1960s, now Elon wants to use two ships for each journey… And the US will lose the space race letting him try.
The US got to the moon with one rocket in the 1960s
Yes, but they threw away the entire rocket each time. That’s why we haven’t been back since 1972. If orbital refueling with a fully reusble launch vehicle can be unlocked, that will be a game changer for space exploration. China would win the sprint but lose the marathon.
Also the fact space rendezvous havent even been achieved when the Apollo program begun. It wasnt until Gemini missions that proved it can be done. Until then, even the lander was being designed to ascent from the lunar surface and go home without any rendezvous maneuver. But that was scrapped for the more economical lunar module and command module design.
Bro Elon put more stuff and rockets in space this year than the entire human race has since the dawn of fucking time. Look I get not liking him for whatever reasons but spacex is fucking awsome.
Great. There’s a shitty car out there somewhere. Whoopdee fuckin doo.
Not my point
Is it a portal-able surface?
Well it’s melting moon rock/dust to make moon bricks, so I’d say yes since we already know the moon’s surface can have portals applied to it.
There is no need to be on the moon. Leave the beautiful thing be. It’s the property of every single human.
What I’m hearing is that I can start homesteading immediately
Mooner Sooner
“Lunar” was right there
I preferred the double entendre.
There wasn’t a single entendre
LMAITFY
Preference summary
“Mooner Sooner” works better than “Lunar Sooner” because it preserves the playful sound, cultural echo, and layered meanings of the original “Boomer Sooner” phrase while adding a cheeky, memorable double entendre.
Why the wording feels stronger
• Phonetic match to the original: “Mooner Sooner” mirrors the two-syllable trochaic rhythm of “Boomer Sooner,” making it punchy and instantly recognizable. • Colloquial tone: “Mooner” is informal and conversational the way “Boomer” is, so it carries the same folk-chant energy; “Lunar” sounds formal and bookish, which undercuts cheer-style slogans. • Spelling and visual echo: Replacing only the initial consonant keeps the visual pattern intact, helping people read and remember it as an intentional riff on the adage. • Humor and surprise: The casual word choice invites a smile; it signals tongue-in-cheek bravado rather than a literal technical claim.
The double entendre explained
• Primary literal sense: “Mooner Sooner” reads as a proclamation: those who go to the Moon (or start building there) will do it quickly — a homesteading/settler boast. • Secondary cheeky sense: “Mooner” can also mean someone who “moons” — exposes their butt as a prank. That meaning injects a mischievous, slightly risqué layer that makes the phrase more irreverent and memorable. • Combined effect: The literal and cheeky readings run in parallel: it’s both an ambitious frontier slogan and a wink, which makes it work well as a chant, meme, or slogan that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Cultural resonance and branding value
• Fits rallying-cry style: Like “Boomer Sooner,” it’s short, repeatable, and chantable — useful for slogans, social media, and merchandise. • Signals attitude: The playful risqué undertone suggests boldness and youthful irreverence, useful for grassroots or startup-style moon initiatives. • Easier to adapt: It lends itself to wordplay, logos, and riffs (visual moon imagery, cheeky mascots) in ways “Lunar Sooner” does not.
Quick usage notes
• Use “Mooner Sooner” for informal, humorous contexts, chants, and social media. • Use “Lunar Sooner” if you need a sober, formal label for technical documents or official communications.
Recommendation
If the goal is to evoke the homesteading spirit with a memorable, culturally resonant slogan that winks at the audience, choose “Mooner Sooner.” If the setting demands formality and precision, choose “Lunar Sooner.”
Keep your slop to yourself, please.
We’ve got ~600 years to sort it out … gotta bounce or we are toast.
