Titan Submersible

[wadesworld]

Pretty crazy that people would trust this.  Just watching this video would make me not get on that thing for even a 50 foot dive.  Hope a good result comes of this, but it's looking pretty unlikely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29co_Hksk6o

[MuggsyB]

Pretty crazy that people would trust this.  Just watching this video would make me not get on that thing for even a 50 foot dive.  Hope a good results come of this, but it's looking pretty unlikely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29co_Hksk6o

Hard Pass There.  That's not to say I don't have sympathy but most of the potential outcomes seem bleak.  And who's to know if a nearby Kraken bangerd it or another creature? 

[The Sultan]

Unless they miraculously survive, I hope they had a sudden blowout that made their deaths relatively quick and painless.

[MuggsyB]

Unless they miraculously survive, I hope they had a sudden blowout that made their deaths relatively quick and painless.

Good point. 

[The Sultan]

Not great.

https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1671263342009401345?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

[Uncle Rico]

Not great.

https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1671263342009401345?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

Safety is for nerds

[MuggsyB]

Not great.

https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1671263342009401345?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

Oh....boy.  Whoops. 

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Unless they miraculously survive, I hope they had a sudden blowout that made their deaths relatively quick and painless.

It would be a blow in via implosion, but yeah, pretty much instantaneous if that is the case.

[Skatastrophy]

It would be a blow in via implosion, but yeah, pretty much instantaneous if that is the case.

I'd consider paying $250k to go out that way

[#UnleashSean]

Without doing the math, I'd assume, given the same time frame, we could rescue someone on the moon with more likelihood then this rescue.

[MuggsyB]

I'd consider paying $250k to go out that way

But wouldn't that depend on your age?

[dgies9156]

Big question with these is since they don't have windows, what is the point?

[rocket surgeon]

Big question with these is since they don't have windows, what is the point?

come on dog, there's a window seat from the head.  so you have to have a bm in order to get the best "seat" in the house.  one way to secure that is to drop a stinger.  talk about depleting the O2 levels.  if i'm going to be down there for any period of time with 4 others, me thinks ya gotta have a say in what everyone consumes up to 48 hours pre launch, eyn'a?  no legumes or closing the 'lanche/real chili

[real chili 83]

Killer manatees.

[rocket surgeon]

Killer manatees.

i'm waiting for the movie

[pbiflyer]

Not great.

https://twitter.com/phil_lewis_/status/1671263342009401345?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

Yah capitalism!

[MuggsyB]

Killer manatees.

They're innocent and don't frequent that area. 

[forgetful]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

[The Sultan]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

Yep.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

Agree 100%.

[Jockey]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

If only the migrants were smart enough to be millionaires, we'd hear their stories every day.

[MU82]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

Best comment I've seen anywhere about this situation. Thanks for posting.

[Hards Alumni]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

I also listen to NPR. 

But yes, it was a great point and puts on display for the world to see how we value life, and who matters.

[Scoop Snoop]

While I can't imagine how horrific it must be for the individuals on the Submersible, I also can't help but notice the disparity in how we are responding.

Millions are being spent for this search and rescue. But migrant ships go missing all the time, and most countries just look the other way.

Canada is saying the cost doesn't matter, its about saving lives. But we let people starve around the world, or die because they can't afford insulin or access to medical care.

It is a bit enlightening on what we will spend money on to "save lives" and what we just ignore.

I personally, think we should do everything we can to save any and all lives, and hope that the people on Titan are rescued. But I wish the world cared equally about all lives.

There are rarely posts on the Superbar that we all agree on. This is one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you for posting this.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Submersible Pilot's Spouse Is Descended From a Famous Titanic Couple

[wadesworld]

Sounds like they found a debris field near the Titanic wreckage.

[Uncle Rico]

https://twitter.com/theonion/status/1672001577857449986?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q

[panda]

https://twitter.com/theonion/status/1672001577857449986?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q

What a pathetic attempt at humor

[tower912]

Never too soon.

[Uncle Rico]

Never too soon.

If I die after signing a contract saying I may die, especially attempting something like visiting a sunken ship 3,800 meters in a device without any safety inspection, feel free to mock me

[tower912]

Don't  worry.   I know you would expect my A game.

[Hards Alumni]

What a pathetic attempt at humor

You're the arbiter!

[MuggsyB]

What a pathetic attempt at humor

Terrible.

[Uncle Rico]

Terrible.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtwoFHtAMCQ/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[Lennys Tap]

If I die after signing a contract saying I may die, especially attempting something like visiting a sunken ship 3,800 meters in a device without any safety inspection, feel free to mock me

Thanks for your permission.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Getting into a container I cannot get out of until someone undoes the bolts is a hard pass. That said I share the sentiments of all that any life loss is tragic

[panda]

The risk isn't the issue - It's more so the trivializing loss of life because the passengers are well to do.

[tower912]

Thoughts and prayers?

[Scoop Snoop]

The risk isn't the issue - It's more so the trivializing loss of life because the passengers are well to do.

Nailed it.

[pbiflyer]

Nailed it.

Or trivializing hundreds of deaths because they are poor?

[cheebs09]

The risk isn't the issue - It's more so the trivializing loss of life because the passengers are well to do.

I don't know that it's people trivializing the deaths due to their wealth. I think it has more to do that there were obvious red flags that showed this was likely to happen.

[Hards Alumni]

I don't know that it's people trivializing the deaths due to their wealth. I think it has more to do that there were obvious red flags that showed this was likely to happen.

Correct.  Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. 

No one mentioned the kids who starved to death this week in Yemen, nor any of the other countless tragedies that occur daily.

But heaven forbid someone make a joke about five dead people who ignored warnings and met their death instantly and painlessly.

[The Sultan]

Yeah, I mean when the world's attention is focused on five rich guys who died in a sub standard submersible to visit the remains of a passenger ship that sunk 100+ years ago, versus the hundreds of migrants who sank to the bottom of the Mediterranean a few days ago trying to make a better life for themselves, I don't really want to hear lectures on trivializing people's deaths.

[jesmu84]

Yeah, I mean when the world's attention is focused on five rich guys who died in a sub standard submersible to visit the remains of a passenger ship that sunk 100+ years ago, versus the hundreds of migrants who sank to the bottom of the Mediterranean a few days ago trying to make a better life for themselves, I don't really want to hear lectures on trivializing people's deaths.

Yea. But those rich folks did things the right/legal way

[Hards Alumni]

Yea. But those rich folks did things the right/legal way

All part of the plan

[panda]

Yeah, I mean when the world's attention is focused on five rich guys who died in a sub standard submersible to visit the remains of a passenger ship that sunk 100+ years ago, versus the hundreds of migrants who sank to the bottom of the Mediterranean a few days ago trying to make a better life for themselves, I don't really want to hear lectures on trivializing people's deaths.

What aboutism

[panda]

Correct.  Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. 

No one mentioned the kids who starved to death this week in Yemen, nor any of the other countless tragedies that occur daily.

But heaven forbid someone make a joke about five dead people who ignored warnings and met their death instantly and painlessly.

I agree - I just wish the poors died first so these rich schmucks wouldn't make the same mistake.

[The Sultan]

What aboutism

Lol...nope.  Try again.

[panda]

Lol...nope.  Try again.

Sorry - instead of saying what about the poor people who died in a similar nautical mishap recently, I should've said please consider. Good point.

[The Sultan]

Sorry - instead of saying what about the poor people who died in a similar nautical mishap recently, I should've said please consider. Good point.

Nope. Not there yet. Going for a third try are are you just a simple person with simple thoughts?

[Skatastrophy]

Nope. Not there yet. Going for a third try are are you just a simple person with simple thoughts?

I am.

[MU_B]

Nope. Not there yet. Going for a third try are are you just a simple person with simple thoughts?

Forget Elon and Zuck, you two should rumble.  This is riveting.

[Jockey]

Once again, a good example that the government has money to burn. There was a 0% chance that there would be any survivors, but we still spent $10 of millions of dollars.

On the plus side, it was a good opportunity to practice a Search & Rescue in real time.

[real chili 83]

IBTL

[Jockey]

IBTL

What did you put IBTL?

[The Sultan]

This could be really funny.

https://x.com/nypost/status/1795217369658282234?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

[pbiflyer]

https://www.reddit.com/r/technicallythetruth/comments/1avyki6/titanic_annual_death_chart/#lightbox