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?Houston, we have a problem?: The amazing history of the iconic Apollo 13 misquote | National Post
Funny how this got its start in modern misquotes“Houston, we have a problem.”
The phrase became a cultural touchstone. Sportscasters say it. Politicians say it. In books, movies, plays, and music, it’s shorthand for saying something has gone awry, sometimes terribly.
Except it’s wrong.
Search Google for “Houston, we have a problem,” and you’ll get 800,000 results. Search Google for “OK, Houston, we’ve had a problem here,” and you’ll get 3,180.