Saturn V explained, for the new dark age

Now that we've entered a new era, one where NASA can no longer send people into space, it's only natural that the public might forget past accomplishments. Here is an attempt to explain the Saturn V moon mission vehicle in terms that might be understandable "down the road". 8)

http://xkcd.com/1133/

Even that explanation will be too complicated for some people.

LOL is an understatement, Jim. I very nearly died laughing!
Yet there is some sad truth there, as well.
Linton