[thechat] Russians scuttle 'N Sync singer's space mission

[Chris Marsh]

> http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2002-09-03-bass-space_x.htm
>
>  From the "just when you thought you could rid the world of
> one of 'em imps" department:
>
> <quote>
>
> 'N Sync singer Lance Bass has been asked to leave Russia's
> cosmonaut training program and will not be the world's third
> space tourist, a Russian space official said Tuesday.
>
> </quote>
>
>
> Guess this means "Outta Sync" are still five pains in the arses. :(

Mr Bass apparently needs to pay $20,000,000.00 to get a place on the
craft. Now that he is not going, they are replacing him with a cargo
container. Nice to see a selfless young man attempt to better the human
condition, rather than metaphorically pissing away what didn't take any
skill on his part to gain in the first place.</cynic>

Regards

Chris Marsh