LOS ANGELES, CA – For reasons unknown to nearly everyone involved in the project, musician/activist/author/actor Bob Geldof is slated to star in an upcoming Discovery Channel special on the theory of time travel. The man best known for his work organizing the famed Live Aid/Band Aid concerts, as well as his portrayal of “Pink” in Pink Floyd’s The Wall, is reportedly wrapping up work on the episode. “We’re very happy to have such a talented…err…person, for this episode of ‘Science Detectives,’” said Discovery spokesperson Martin Lucero. “Bob is a terrific choice for…playing…or portraying the role of H.G. Wells. No one else, I guess, could have been more fitting.” Added Lucero: “I mean, the guy was in The Boomtown Rats so, you know, he should be pretty good.” Geldof’s mystifying turn as the late 19th century science fiction author follows his recent, inexplicable role as a presenter at the J.D. Power Auto Awards show in March.