I got to go down into a nuclear silo one time, along with an electronics class. It was under a brick rancher out on the plains in eastern Colorado. They showed a presentation about the USAF, gave us snacks, then demonstrated the code pads (and a guy took his M-16 down and put it back together). We went on down the elevator, through a great potential set for a science fiction movie, and into a buried capsule where the two operators played chess while monitoring their keys, which were about ten feet apart so one person couldn’t turn both. Both men were armed and ready to shoot the other if he started acting crazy. (King’s Gambit declined? BANG!)The walls were mostly full of panels — this was the 70s, and computers were installations — but a couple of panels were empty. I asked about it. They said those panels were in Cheyenne, being repaired. Was the silo operational? No.Maybe that’s why they let us in it.I believe they’ve decomissioned that one (New Raymer), and by now it’s probably been sold and converted into a mansion.
Is that a red, candy colored button? You must not press that button, the candy colored, red button. It will wipe everything out. Don’t touch it! That beautiful red button!
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 10 years ago
This is great. I love “Tom the Dancing Bug”. Now we get to see Ruben’s work more often.
archipelago Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Ah, I think I would fall asleep also, with that job – stare at button, don’t press. Interesting to see where this strip goes (or wanders).
Starman1948 almost 10 years ago
May he will fall asleep and as his head falls it presses the button. LOL,
Reggiereggie almost 10 years ago
the phone is there to call IT in case the button sticks
Darryl Heine almost 10 years ago
Almost like Dagwood from the Blondie comic strip sleeping on the job and Mr. Dithers also from the Blondie comic strip waking him up.
Kip W almost 10 years ago
That bright, shiny button!That jolly, candy-like button!
Kip W almost 10 years ago
I got to go down into a nuclear silo one time, along with an electronics class. It was under a brick rancher out on the plains in eastern Colorado. They showed a presentation about the USAF, gave us snacks, then demonstrated the code pads (and a guy took his M-16 down and put it back together). We went on down the elevator, through a great potential set for a science fiction movie, and into a buried capsule where the two operators played chess while monitoring their keys, which were about ten feet apart so one person couldn’t turn both. Both men were armed and ready to shoot the other if he started acting crazy. (King’s Gambit declined? BANG!)The walls were mostly full of panels — this was the 70s, and computers were installations — but a couple of panels were empty. I asked about it. They said those panels were in Cheyenne, being repaired. Was the silo operational? No.Maybe that’s why they let us in it.I believe they’ve decomissioned that one (New Raymer), and by now it’s probably been sold and converted into a mansion.
Doug Has A Ukulele almost 10 years ago
More cocaine?
Doug Has A Ukulele almost 10 years ago
If I use this space to comment on Pibgorn, does that qualify me for the contest?
brotherbox almost 10 years ago
To press or not to press that is the question. Screw it, just press the !%&* button already. then its Miller time.
maybeinthenextworld almost 10 years ago
I adore Ruben Bolling and his worldview.
Zombra almost 10 years ago
Oh, Silo 31A Operator! Will you ever learn?
katina.cooper almost 10 years ago
Is the boss Mr. Dithers nephew?
Hussell almost 10 years ago
I don’t get it. The artwork looks like a fourth generation xerox.
RonBerg13 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Is that a red, candy colored button? You must not press that button, the candy colored, red button. It will wipe everything out. Don’t touch it! That beautiful red button!
Scorchwave almost 10 years ago
Reminds me of the jetsons.