Rover Repair Rookie Gifts

Two alien mechanics work on Curiosity.

Jack of all trades

"Maybe the termite problem should take precedence over the chimney problem."

"I take it the toilet is fixed?"

'Put your tools away. We can't afford to pay any more tradesmen to fix another of your botched DIY projects.'

'Have you got one of those things you use to knock nails in...?'

'My husband thought he could save money by repairing it himself.'

Mars Rover

Good boy

A classic example of Poultry in Motion.

We'll take a carpenter, painter, plumber...

'Should I try a three point turn?' - 'Better not, we only have 30 minutes left.'

Home maintenance

"According to the instructions, if the product is found to be faulty, dispose of it responsibly and purchase another."

Curiosity has landed on Mars.

'A belt will have to be tightened...not the cars...yours.'

"When does the improvement part of this improvement project kick in?"

"Just buy a new one. It's over 40 years old. That must be about 160 in toilet years."

"I'm sorry, Uncle Ed. I just couldn't save the poor ol' thing. You want to shoot it, or shall I?"

'I know it's hard to believe, but before this, I'd never built a thing!'

"Maybe we can find water on Mars."

Life Discovered on Mars

Working in recovery of Hurricane

"OK, let's see. For starters, the guarantee only covers the muffler."

"Maybe the alignment's off. It's been acting a little buggy."

'The problem isn't your high definition television, it's your low definition eyes.'

'Before you say it's got some old parts, remember that you repaired it last time.'

Man reading magazine: 'International Procrastinator.'

Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Housekeeping - No. II

"We're making exiting advances in alternative car care."

"Baldo, you've been at that all day! I thought you said you can fix this thing 15 minutes!"

"Do me a favor. . . stick to changing the wallpaper that's on your computer."

'I could pop the hood to take a look, but that would break the manufacturer's seal and void your warranty.'

Curiosity Killed The (Martian) Cat...

"So that's how you fixed things before there was duct tape!"