CD's Unofficial Caption Contest #597

[rsisk]

SpaceX, the early years.

[Taylor]

I am Mark Watney, and I am going to science the $#^* out of this!

[efoote868]

Once we get this thing running, I'll be able to weld at 60mph.

[GaryVoshol]

When you can't find your safety glasses ....

[M1KRONAUT]

Presenting the worlds first real transformer! A fully functioning, fully transformable Autobot!

* Disclaimer: Not actually a robot. There is no such thing as a real transformer. Suckers.

[thatprogrammer]

One of the least safe actions ever... The long sleeves are a hazard in the shop.

[dodar]

Mentor in Yellow: Where did I leave that welding helmet...

Brave Student: I need something so protect my face.

Other Students: Here, this welding mask should do the trick.

Brave Student: Against collisions?

Other Students: Yeah...sure...

[Wayne Doenges]

Mentor: "We are using a freshman student who is wearing a welding mask sitting on an untested elevator that was student built."
Student: "What could go wrong?"

[GeeTwo]

It's probably too late for these to count, but I have what I think are improvements on a couple of entries:

Originally Posted by GeeTwo

[James Earl Jones' voice, with reverbations in plastic]
You underestimate the power of the FORCE.

[James Earl Jones' voice, with reverbations in plastic] Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed. The power to lift a freshman is insignificant next to the power of the FORCE.

Originally Posted by Wayne Doenges

Mentor: "We are using a freshman student who is wearing a welding mask sitting on an untested elevator that was student built."
Student: "What could go wrong?"

With apologies to Pixar's The Incredibles, modify the student response to:
We're roboteers, what could happen?

[mastachyra]

They say when you're about to die you'll see "The Light", but no tells you how bright it will be. Best to be prepared!