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Tom Lehrer - Wernher von Braun - with intro

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What it is

Tom Lehrer performs his satirical song about rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, with an introduction, in a short clip posted for the Apollo 11 anniversary. It lampoons von Braun's moral flexibility.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN brings it up as the sharpest satire of scientists who serve whoever pays them, and as a favorite Lehrer song.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2014, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “My favourite is Wernher Von Braun.”

    Biting satire about von Braun that is still fresh.

    sriram_malhar, 2022-12 · Strong recommendation · in “Tom Lehrer has released all of his songs into the public domain”

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Topics: tom lehrer, wernher von braun, satire, rocketry, ethics of science

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