# If you were the first human to walk .. **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 6, 2009, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045 "2009-01-06T05:02:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Indian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c0e974/32.png) [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/1 "2009-01-06T05:02:00Z")
… on the surface of moon , what would you speak as the famous first sentence ?? Simlilar to **a small step** …, but need to be funny .🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jaydotbeedot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/54ee81/32.png) [@jaydotbeedot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaydotbeedot)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/2 "2009-01-06T05:03:36Z")
Stolen from a very old Robert Klein standup routine: “Coca-cola!!!” Set for life. ---
**Author:** ![clairobscur](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/839c29/32.png) [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/3 "2009-01-06T05:26:18Z")
“Pleeaase, let me come back” ---
**Author:** ![beanpod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a9adbd/32.png) [@beanpod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beanpod)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/4 "2009-01-06T05:31:17Z")
What I’d probably actually say: “Holy shit, I’m on the fucking moon! I hope my suit doesn’t have any leaks.” (I’m chicken.) What I’d plan on saying: Something with less profanity and more inspiring potential for the kiddies. Honestly, the “holy shit” would be hard to avoid. If determined to avoid cursing, I’d just pause and say “Wow…” reverently. I think that would sum it up. ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/5 "2009-01-06T05:33:17Z")
“Rocks . . . nothing but rocks. They LIED about the damned cheese !” ---
**Author:** ![MOIDALIZE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e274bd/32.png) [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/6 "2009-01-06T05:34:34Z")
“Aaaaaaaaaaand… SCENE.” ---
**Author:** ![Snarky\_Kong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/7 "2009-01-06T05:38:09Z")
Obligatory link? [Shaw Communications](http://www.members.shaw.ca/rlongpre01/moon.html) I’d probably stick to the script. Cracking a joke would be pretty cool and all, but I’d probably rather have it be monumental. ---
**Author:** ![Todderbob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47774/32.png) [@Todderbob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Todderbob)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/8 "2009-01-06T05:42:06Z")
“With this small achievement, man has proven his ability. We venture here, now, not for one nation, but for all mankind, so that future generations may not be plighted by feuding and bickering, so that we may one day live in peace. We take these risks, not for personal glory or national pride, but for something greater than ourselves – for the betterment of Mankind.” (or something to that effect) Just my 2 cents. Probably a bit too political, honestly. I might just go with something a bit more, ‘down to earth.’ Like, “Hey, I really can see Russia from here!” ---
**Author:** ![Indian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c0e974/32.png) [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/9 "2009-01-06T05:42:19Z")
SK, Simply great … I am still laughing ! :D:D ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/10 "2009-01-06T05:45:59Z")
“Good luck, Mr Gorsky” ---
**Author:** ![Raguleader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/258eb7/32.png) [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/11 "2009-01-06T06:30:51Z")
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicolaaaaaaaaaaaa!! ---
**Author:** ![An\_Gadai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/12 "2009-01-06T07:26:03Z")
“Beat it Jackson” ---
**Author:** ![3trew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/13edae/32.png) [@3trew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3trew)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/13 "2009-01-06T07:44:31Z")
“Holy crap! Guys, whatever you do, make sure that pictures of THAT don’t get broadcast! That is DEFINITELY eyes only, the implications are… what? What do you mean we’re on… uh, kshhhk, truly, this is a magnificent moment for all of humanity as I gaze across the ancient desolation of this stark and wonderfully barren landscape, which in no ways shows any evidence of intelligent life, because we were totally the first ones to get here.” Alternatively, “Huh. I dunno, maybe it looks bigger from Earth or something. I mean, it’s great to be here and all, but somehow I expected more.” ---
**Author:** ![Ranchoth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranchoth/32/1066_2.png) [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/14 "2009-01-06T07:50:46Z")
Well, I’d tend towards either something heartwarming and poetic (_“We come in peace, for all mankind…”_), or utterly choked with hubris (_“SUM DEUS!”_). ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/15 "2009-01-06T08:26:50Z")
“As I look at my footprint in the dust, I am reminded … what the hay? another print … arrrrgah clooooogh aaaahhahhahah … hissssssssssssssssssssss” ---
**Author:** ![Mosier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/16 "2009-01-06T08:31:37Z")
“Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?” ---
**Author:** ![Raguleader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/258eb7/32.png) [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/17 "2009-01-06T08:32:03Z")
“Hey, look! A Starbucks!” ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/18 "2009-01-06T08:32:07Z")
BUGGER OFF WANKERS, this is MY rock! ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/19 "2009-01-06T08:52:14Z")
“Gentlemen, my name is Neil Armstrong, and unbeknownst to NASA I managed to sneak aboard the module a nuclear device more than powerful enough to blow this rock to smithereens. I will detonate it, and submerge your puny Earth cities under massive tidal waves ; that is of course unless you pay me… One MILLION DOLLARS !” ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2009, 9:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045/20 "2009-01-06T09:31:42Z")
You put your left leg in You put your left leg out You put your left leg in And you shake it all about. You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around That’s what it’s all about… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-the-first-human-to-walk/480045.md?page=2)