An astronomy joke was posted on the newsgroup alt.fan.dragons on May 5, 2002:
“Whatever the missing mass of the universe is, I hope it’s not in cockroaches.”
A New York City connection was made clear in this Twitter post on February 8, 2011:
“‘Whatever the missing mass of the universe is, I hope it’s not in cockroaches.’ – a New York City tenant.”
Google Groups: alt.fan.dragons
Science Joke of the Day - 5 May 2002
MistWing SilverTail
5/5/02
Astronomy
Whatever the missing mass of the universe is, I hope it’s not in cockroaches.
Twitter
Michelle Rivail
@Nepbr
“Whatever the missing mass of the universe is, I hope it’s not in cockroaches.”
9:57 PM - 10 Jun 2010
Twitter
Mike Wood
@datathreat
Thinking about astronomy tonight…Reminds me of the quote, “Whatever the missing mass of the universe is, I hope it’s not in cockroaches.”
10:58 PM - 3 Feb 2011
Twitter
PopArtDiva™
@PopArtDiva
“Whatever the missing mass of the universe is, I hope it’s not in cockroaches.” – a New York City tenant.
3:01 PM - 8 Feb 2011
Twitter
Bob Kostic
@causticbob
“Whatever the missing mass of the universe is, I hope it’s not in cockroaches.” – a New York City tenant.
4:54 PM - 20 Mar 2011
TFP
Adult Science Jokes
“Whatever the missing mass of the universe is, I hope it’s not in cockroaches.” – a New York City tenant.
uncle phil, Mar 9, 2012
Twitter
Bob Kostic
@causticbob
“Whatever the missing mass of the universe is, I hope it’s not in cockroaches.” – a New York City tenant.
1:20 PM - 14 Nov 2017
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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.
Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.
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