10 Inch Telescope - Mr. Veberg and Dr. Rob.

Joke #1 - "Honestly, I don't know how I get myself into these situations. Maybe if I turn this wheel a little to the- OWW! NOOO! Not that one..... *pant, pant* Well, maybe if I gently turn this one to the-AAAAH! DEAR GOD, NO!!!..."

Joke #2 - In the early forties, researchers experimented with telescopes that could be adjusted scrotally, but were criticized as being "weird" and "pointless".

Joke #3 - In just a few more minutes, Dr. Rob would be ready to switch on the Grandpa Detector,  writing his name in the pages of history by making the first major discovery in the field.

Joke #4 - While early designs needed to be counterbalanced with a large telescope, later versions of the ass-sombrero were stabilized by a complex system of gyroscopes, allowing the wearer far greater mobility, if not greater dignity. Dignity, however, was not what the ass-sombrero wearer was about.

Joke #5 - "All right, Mr. Veberg, the machine is warming up. I'll just need you to hold very still and carefully remove the top of your head."

Joke #6 - Mr. Veberg didn't want a telescope in the back yard. It would ruin his view of the birds in the big sycamore, he said, and stood his ground. Rob was determined, though, so he just built the observatory around him.

Joke #7 - It was only after the observatory's completion that Dr. Rob realized he'd built the dome without a retractable roof. That was fine. Fortunately, Rob's telescope was also a cannon. First the roof. Then the moon.

Joke #8 is from Sue. Thanks Sue! Take THAT, science!!! - "Why, yes, Robert, I DO think we will make a million dollars on our 'Fly Zipper'! No, I DO NOT think a hand held device would sell better! Go big or go home, Rob!"

[Commenter jokes will be added to the post.   -Mgmt.]