Video of a real X-Wing flying

First, check out this story.  A group of engineers built a 21 foot long replica of an X-Wing from Star Wars. It was rocket powered, built with the intention of actually flying the thing.

So, yesterday they actually flew it. The video is here. Let’s just say the take off was spectacular.

It was a cool idea, and I’m sure it was fun, but the only thing I can think of when watching it is a quote from Comic Book Guy on The Simpsons.

While reading a comic and loudly lecturing Aquaman on his romantic choices, the Comic Book Guy sees a missile bearing down on him and comes to sad terms with his impending death. He utters, “Oh, I’ve wasted my life.”