Phone number Quote by Douglas Adams
““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 that you get away before your phone bill arrives.””
About This Quote
A humorous, absurd guide to escaping Earth by contacting powerful entities, highlighting desperation and satire.
In simple terms: A funny, exaggerated plan to leave Earth using high‑level contacts.
Key Takeaway
Don't take crisis solutions too seriously.
Themes
satire
escape
authority
humor
Mood
witty
critical
Type
satirical
humorous
When to use this quote
- emergency planning
- science fiction writing
- political satire
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
absurdity
bureaucracy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this satire say about our reliance on authority?
- How would you truly respond in a crisis?
A Different Perspective
Relies on unrealistic contacts; impractical.
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