Jean Evans, Professor Lipscomb‘s wife, emailed us during the “Science Friday” Ig Nobel broadcast, writing:
Bill is glued to the radio!
Immediately after the broadcast, she emailed again, saying:
O Ho! It was great really hearing everything. And yes, a lovely finale. At home, I came rushing around the corner to shake hands with Bill perfectly timed with your announcement of all the winners doing the “ceremonial handshake with Professor Lipscomb”. Lots of fun for all.
[This photo shows Professor Lipscomb being interviewed by Japanese TV news reporters, moments after last year’s Ig Nobel ceremony ended and moments before he shook hands with each of them.]