We're Go For Launch To Zero-G

In America, a burp at the dinner table usually warrants a stern look from one or both parents; in France, a burp says "hey, great pate;" in space, however, a dinnertime burp could be the signal for one's fellow astronauts to duck...in zero gravity, things don't stay down as well as they do on Earth. This is just one of the tidbits that people can use to liven up an otherwise boring cocktail party. Of course, the fine art of eliminating bodily waste in space is pretty choice stuff too, and it's all covered on the very entertaining We're Go For Launch to Zero-G. Hosted by Skylab astronaut Bill Pogue, the video combines extensive video footage with Pogue's commentary to explore such curious questions as: where does your sweat go when you're exercising? (answer: it collects in a ball and floats off, possibly towards another crew member's nostrils). General topics include eating, drinking, exercise, bathing and grooming, using the toilet, working, and recreation. Although somewhat geared towards younger viewers, this would still be appreciated by general audiences. And, those who are thinking about ways to trim a few inches off the tummy, forget Jenny Craig; get on the next space launch, because in zero gravity, your organs kind of float up and your stomach contracts about three inches inwards. The line starts behind moi. Highly recommended. (R. Pitman)