Scientist: Ladies and gentlemen and members of the press. I'd like to
present the new generation of NASA astronauts: the average
American.
[Curtain rises to show Homer wearing a "Hail to the Chef"
apron and Barney dressed as a golfer]
Reporter: Jim Wallace, Associated Press. [clears throat] Is this a
joke?
Scientist: [cheery] Far from it, Jim. One of these men will prove space
travel is within the reach of the common man.
Reporter: Toby Hunter, Minneapolis Star. No really, is this a joke?
Scientist: No, Toby, and no more questions about whether this is a joke.
[Everyone lowers their hand, dejected]
-- "Deep Space Homer"