Comet Probe Scientist With Offensive Shirt Breaks Down In Tears Apologizing For His Fashion Choices

Wearing a shirt covered with half-naked women for a major media event was a dumb thing to do, Dr. Matt Taylor tearfully admits.

It was a remarkable feat of scientific endeavor that made the world pause, come together, and reflect on what we as a species are capable of.

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Then everyone got distracted by this guy’s shirt.

Then everyone got distracted by this guy’s shirt.

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British scientist Dr. Matt Taylor, the mission's project scientist, wore this shirt during interviews in the lead-up to the successful landing.

Yes, Taylor woke up that morning, presumably showered, mentally readied himself to publicly discuss the culmination of a 10-year scientific project, and decided to wear that shirt.


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