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'Colbert' Wins Space Station Name Contest

NASA will have final say

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(Newser) – The Colbert Nation did it: NASA’s contest to name a new room at the International Space Station is over, and the winner is “Colbert,” the AP reports. But don’t get too excited yet, Nation: The agency makes the final decision, and only promises to give top vote-getters “the most consideration.” Colbert’s write-in won with 230,539 of the total 1.2 million votes, beating top NASA choice “Serenity” by more than 40,000.

In this Sept. 21, 2008 file photo, Stephen Colbert from Comedy Central's
In this Sept. 21, 2008 file photo, Stephen Colbert from Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" is seen in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, file)
In this Monday, March 5, 2007 file photo, Stephen Colbert poses in New York.
In this Monday, March 5, 2007 file photo, Stephen Colbert poses in New York.   (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, file)
In this Nov. 20, 2008 file photo, Stephen Colbert arrives for a taping of
In this Nov. 20, 2008 file photo, Stephen Colbert arrives for a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman" in New York.   (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)
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EddyTeach
Mar 24, 09 9:50 AM CDT
Wow. The power of the Colbert Nation proves again that Stephen's place on the list of influential people is not a hollow distinction. Reply
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Rob
Mar 24, 09 11:19 AM CDT
This has to stop. It's not funny anymore. Reply
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Mr.C
Mar 24, 09 12:12 PM CDT
agreed
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Mad
Mar 24, 09 1:54 PM CDT
Just because you don't understand it, doesn't mean Colbert is not funny. It's exactly because he is mocking republicans, that you don't get it. You listen to the filth Rush spews, and swear it's funny. Get over it
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Rob
Mar 24, 09 2:55 PM CDT
Good god, mad when do you think before you type? I wish you knew how far in your mouth you stick your foot. And I'm sorry but there is nothing funny or honorable about naming a space station module after an entertainer. So please, Mad, get some perspective for once.
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