When the Apollo program was being developed the people at NASA estimated it would cost a bit over $20 billion to put a man on the moon. When they went to Congress, they said it would be somewhere between $20 and $40 billion. Then, when the bill came in at about $25 billion — again, right around what NASA had figured all along — they were complimented for keeping it so low.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 3 years ago
Well, what the hell, it works. Just ask Scotty.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 3 years ago
It’s worked here.
dcdete. over 3 years ago
So in other words she wants to overdeliver but not oversell? As a saleswoman wouldn’t she be losing commission money?
scpandich over 3 years ago
When the Apollo program was being developed the people at NASA estimated it would cost a bit over $20 billion to put a man on the moon. When they went to Congress, they said it would be somewhere between $20 and $40 billion. Then, when the bill came in at about $25 billion — again, right around what NASA had figured all along — they were complimented for keeping it so low.
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
Works in most professions.
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Worked for Montgomery Scott almost every episode.