I remember the Challenger disaster well, so that's the extent of Christa McAuliffe in my life. Max Hardcore, however, I saw having lunch, solo, at a Denny's in Pasadena, CA. You couldn't miss him if you tried, polo shirt with the checkered collar, trademark hat and all. I pointed him out to my friend, who hadn't heard of him. When we got back to his place, I showed him some scenes and he was thoroughly disgusted.