The Race for First

Three astronauts, a Russian, an American and a Sardarji are arguing about who's the best.
The Russian: WE are the best. WE were the first in space.
The American: No, no, no. WE are the best. We were the first to put a man on the moon.
The Surd: No, no gentlemen. WE are the best. WE are planning to land in the Sun.
The other two: But... but... you can't do that. The Sun's too hot.
The Surd: But we thought of that too. We're going to do it at night.
Originally published November 14, 2002.