Recap

Previously on Globturds: The Series…
Professor Roundy and Captain Curveball launched a weather balloon with a GoPro. Instead of finding a curve, the footage showed a flat horizon — and even ceiling fans on the dome above. Desperate to save face, Roundy declared: “Next time, we’ll call NASA directly!”

And so begins the next disaster.

The Fourth Experiment: A Phone Call to NASA

Roundy sat at his desk with a landline phone, sweating nervously. Curveball munched popcorn beside him, treating the whole thing like movie night.

Roundy: “Today, Captain, we’re skipping silly field tests. We’ll go straight to the source — NASA! Once they confirm the globe, the debate will be over.”
Curveball: “And if they say no?”
Roundy: “…they won’t.”

He dialed NASA’s number. After a few rings…

NASA Automated Voice:
“Thank you for calling NASA. Your call is important to us. Please stay on the line.”

Cue hold music: “Fly Me to the Moon” playing on repeat.

Waiting for the Truth

Minutes passed. Curveball drummed his fingers.

Curveball: “Professor, maybe they’re busy… faking the ISS livestream?”
Roundy: “Patience, Curveball. Science takes time… and apparently, bad jazz.”

Finally, a voice came on the line.

NASA Rep: “Hello, NASA Public Relations. How can I help you?”
Roundy: “Yes! We are conducting serious scientific research and require proof of the Earth’s curvature.”
NASA Rep: “…uh… have you checked our website?”
Curveball: “Yeah, we did. But the CGI looked kinda… fake-y.”

There was a long pause.

NASA Rep: “…Please hold.” click

The hold music started again. This time: “Space Oddity.”

The Scripted Reply

After another eternity, a different voice answered.
NASA Rep #2: “Thank you for holding. NASA can confirm Earth is a globe.”
Roundy: “Excellent! But can you, uh… prove it?”
Rep #2: “…Please see our official images from space.”
Curveball: “But those are cartoons!”

Another pause.

Rep #2: “…Please hold.”

Now the music was “Rocket Man.” Curveball sang along.

The Meltdown

Three hours later, the duo was still on hold. Roundy’s hair was frazzled, his glasses crooked. Curveball was asleep in a pile of popcorn.

The final voice came on the line:
NASA Rep #3: “Due to high call volume, your question cannot be answered at this time. Please try again… never.” click

Roundy screamed in frustration.
“Curse you, NASA!”

Curveball yawned.
“Professor, maybe the curve is on vacation?”

The audience laughed hysterically.

The Cliffhanger

Roundy slammed his fist on the desk.

“Enough phone games! If NASA won’t help, we’ll do it ourselves. Next time, we’re building a rocket!”

Curveball’s eyes sparkled.
“Oooh! Can we put snacks on board?”

The crowd cheered. The Globturds were now preparing for their biggest (and most explosive) failure yet.

To Be Continued…

Thus ends Part 4 of the saga.

Next episode:
👉 “The DIY Rocket Disaster”

Stay tuned.