Why NASA almost sent 100 tampons into orbit in 1983
In short: Comedian Marcia Belsky uses musical parody to lampoon a bizarre historical decision. This video explores the absurdity of NASA's suggestion to provide astronaut Sally Ride with an excessive supply of sanitary products for her week-long space flight.
The video features musician and comedian Marcia Belsky performing original songs that offer comical commentary on cultural oddities. One notable piece targets NASA's 1983 suggestion to send astronaut Sally Ride into space with 100 tampons for a six-day mission.
Belsky's work often uses humor to address social themes, such as the objectification of women or the behavior of 'mansplainers' on social media.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Marcia Belsky: The 100 tampons NASA (almost) sent to space -- and other absurd songs
- Also: That time when NASA (almost) sent Sally Ride to space with 100 tampons
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