Buzz Aldrin, 2nd man on the moon, goes into a fit at LAX
Jan 17, 2018, 7:18 am
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I was doing some work at Orbital Sciences a few years back in Dulles, VA. They had a Neil Armstrong conference room. On the conference room sign Buzz had written "Buzz Aldrin was here too" with a Sharpie. 
Jan 17, 2018, 7:22 am
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Jan 17, 2018, 7:37 am
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He's just still upset Neil Armstrong was first This already furthers my opinion that Neil Armstrong is/was the better human being (plus he was in the same fraternity as me, so I'm biased).
Jan 17, 2018, 8:05 am
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!There are longer versions of the video where the guy harasses him rather obnoxiously for several minutes beforehand so I can't really blame Buzz, even though he is a bit of a jackass by all accounts.
Jan 17, 2018, 8:29 am
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I met Buzz a couple times a number of years ago, he was always very nice. I have a picture with him and he also signed an autograph each time (for free). Maybe he's getting grouchy in old age, he is 87 after all.
Jan 17, 2018, 8:34 am
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Jan 17, 2018, 9:51 am
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It's too dangerous to get into a physical fight with somebody like that (or anybody, really). He could be a better fighter than you, he could be a worse fighter but get one lucky punch, he could be armed, or he could have an aneurysm or something and die from being punched. Aldrin's action did produce the result I most preferred, and it ended well for him, but still, too much risk.
Jan 17, 2018, 9:51 am
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Any how, what time did he arrive at the counter, does DL have a concierge service that should have been forewarned of his impending travel and failed?
Jan 17, 2018, 11:32 am
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He's been angry ever since NASA closed their frequent flyer program. He was saving up for trip to Saturn.
And then the lounge took away the newspapers.
And then the lounge took away the newspapers.
Jan 17, 2018, 2:25 pm
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I see nothing showing me his complaint wasn't legitimate. My question would be why character-assassination pile-ons are even a thing in a mileage program forum.
Jan 17, 2018, 3:33 pm
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Question is did the staff know who he was? Reminds me of Kanye West fans who had no idea who Paul McCartney was.
These Kanye West Fans Don't Know Who Paul McCartney Is, Which Means All of Society Is Doomed | E! News Australia
These Kanye West Fans Don't Know Who Paul McCartney Is, Which Means All of Society Is Doomed | E! News Australia
Jan 17, 2018, 5:05 pm
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Jan 17, 2018, 5:07 pm
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...and he's shown it can be wearing !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UryIstlIGks
There are longer versions of the video where the guy harasses him rather obnoxiously for several minutes beforehand so I can't really blame Buzz, even though he is a bit of a jackass by all accounts.
!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UryIstlIGks
There are longer versions of the video where the guy harasses him rather obnoxiously for several minutes beforehand so I can't really blame Buzz, even though he is a bit of a jackass by all accounts.
Jan 18, 2018, 12:27 am
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He was the second man to walk on the moon because he missed the first flight
Jan 18, 2018, 10:05 pm
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