dira | I knew where my towel was at, I just didn't have it with me.

The Douglas Adams meme, from

darthfox. When you see this, post a quote ("or forty-two", haha) from Douglas Adams.

(I'm going to take this chance to post the entirety of the bit from the front of the omnibus Hitchhiker's edition that persuaded me to read it (my first brush with science fiction) when I was twelve.)

How to Leave the Planet
1. Phone NASA. Their phone number is (713) 483-3111. Explain that it's very important that you get away as soon as possible.
2. If they do not cooperate, phone any friend you may have in the White House--(202) 456-1414--to have a word on your behalf with the guys at NASA.
3. If you don't have any friends in the White House, phone the Kremlin (ask the overseas operator for 0107-095-295-9051). They don't have any friends there either (at least, none to speak of), but they do seem to have a little influence, so you may as well try.
4. If that also fails, phone the Pope for guidance. His telephone number is 011-39-6-6982, and I gather his switchboard is infallible.
5. If all these attempts fail, flag down a passing flying saucer and explain that it's vitally important you get away before your phone bill arrives.