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Is it wrong that all I want to do is put on a Velcro Suit and throw myself at this? – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer Dogmeat says, “It has been said that the person who controls the spice controls the universe. Bow before your leader!”
Most of the time here at TIFI, we focus on fixing things. But today I wanted to share something I stumbled across that focuses on fixing a person.
In 1961, a twelve man Soviet crew was building a new base in the Antarctic. Mindful that being trapped in sub-zero temperatures for months on end required a medical professional to be on hand, one doctor had been assigned to the team. So what happens when the only man capable of performing surgery comes down with a severe case of appendicitis? He does what any reasonably minded person would do. Performs an appendectomy…on himself. There, he fixed it.
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who commented. The response was overwhelmingly positive! If you posted a link to another historical kludge, you rock and I’ll be filing those away for future use. If you come across a kludge from history, please submit it or email it to me at thereifixedit@gmail.com. Until we either run out of suggestions or interest I’ll be posting one historical kludge every Thursday afternoon! – Ms. Fix-It
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Favorite Comment: Fixer Gabriel says, “Wow, that is one tough Commie! I am impressed. Imagine being that guy’s son, once he has come home: “Daddy, I skinned my knee!”, “Well, son, once I cut out a part of my own digestive track in sub-zero Antarctic weather, so walk it off.”
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Sneaksy eco-friendly hobbitses. – Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer slapchop says, “This is not the place for pornography. Please remove.”
And he is so right. However,Joe Hawtness has all your dirty minded needs covered over at Things That Are Doing It. Mildly NSFW. – Ms. Fix-It
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Thanks to Fixer Fixeditfan for pointing me towards the origin of this nerdy kludge!
Favorite Comment: Fixer Dogmeat says, “Captain’s log, supplemental:
Since I have moved…I mean… arrived, all indigenous life I have encountered in this part of the terra firma quadrant has only manifested hostility. With one exception, hails to come aboard my ship and begin negotiations for a peace treaty have gone unanswered. The location for the talks was set to take place in my holodeck which was running an early-21st-century-suburban-backyard-with-pool-and-grill program. Unfortunately, the decontamination chamber at the entrance of my shuttle bay malfunctioned upon their arrival. I will have to get those fire extingui…I mean…viral elimination injectors fixed as soon as possible.”
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Favorite Comment (Because It Had To Be Asked) : Fixer Daniel says, “Yeah, but does it run Crysis?”
Hey there Fixers!
So remember when last week, I posted this epic kludge? Well turns out, NASA knows I exist. And while that brings up many disturbing questions about what OTHER government agencies are keeping tabs on me, it also brought a squeal of science girl delight to receive a special submission from the International Space Station! In fact, just typing that nearly sent me into another fit that should only be reserved for teen idols.
The engineer that was kind enough to forward these images along also wrote a heartfelt and inspiring email, which is posted, along with the OTHER PHOTOS! (Squee) after the jump.
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Favorite Comment: Fixer kc/cc says, “If you’re someone who likes to pretend that paparazzi and hordes of devoted fans are following you around… have I got an idea for you! Think of it: a thousand faces vying to catch a glimpse of you through your very own window, defeating the purpose of having window blinds at all! No longer can you close the blinds to keep prying eyes out, nor do they work to keep you from having to see them! Or, if by some chance you really DO have paparazzi and devoted fans staring in your windows, now you can change the faces of the crowd! The possibilities are endless…”
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Favorite Comment: Fixer Sir Osis of Liver says, “-Oh Yeah!
-Oh No, How about you fix this wall before my dad gets home. He’s gonna beat me with a toaster, if you get thirsty drink yourself you glass son of a bitch!”
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Favorite Comment: Fixer Alcysio says, “Pete Townsend would get really frustrated when destroying this baby”
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Hey guys,
Thanks to all the Fixers who pointed out that this is the work of Jan Vormann. Check out more of their work over here!
-Ms. Fix-It
Favorite Comment: Fixer no_one says, “Not bad, you have discovered the basic particle the universe is made of.”
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