ELON: PEOPLE THOUGHT I LOST MY MIND
โIf you can move mass [from the rocket] to the ground site, it's better to move mass to the ground site.
That's why we took legs off the booster and just have the tower catch it.
It sounds mad.
I know it sounds insane.
When I suggested that, people thought I lost my mind.
Maybe I have.
It might take a few kicks at the can, but we'll get it right.โ
Interview with @Erdayastronaut, 2021