[from occupied ga]

So, in my opinion, they're not really playing the music "for the rovers", but for themselves to

So, in your opinion why don't they just say so rather than the stating that they're playing it for the rovers? It's not the playing of the music that's weird. It's

1. Saying that they're playing it for the rovers and
2. Thinking that people find it normal to play music to a computer and
3. Thinking anyone gives a $hit what music they're listening to

For the record I don't care what brand of coffee they drink, what nerd fantasies about robots they indulge in, what flavor pop tarts they eat or how many pens they carry in their pockets.

[Frank_Discussion]

If you don't care, then why is it bothering you so much?

FWIW, people DO care, and it is important that they do "give a $hit" with our efforts in space. If a little PR fun gets the job done, WTF is the problem?

That's part of what been wrong with the whole program: the public only being interested in the failures, not the fun, not the elation at finding something new. The team at JPL is doing a stellar job (pun intended) with this mission AND having a h*ll of a good time. If this pisses you off, I can't help you.

By all means, wallow in your strange annoyance.

If this is so distasteful, why are you watching this bit of history? Your comments remind me of the two old geezers who watched the Muppet Show from the balcony.

You started the grousing, so do be surprised when you get called on being a mirthless wonder.

[FourtySeven]

So, in your opinion why don't they just say so rather than the stating that they're playing it for the rovers?

Ummm, maybe for just a little bit of humor in what is otherwise an exceedingly difficult job?

I honestly don't think that, if forced to answer the question, "Do you believe these robots 'appreciate' the music you 'play for them'?", they would answer "Yes".

Sheesh, it's like Frank Discussion said, "Lighten up".