NOTE FROM DAVE:

All over the galaxy, this coming Sunday
is Mother’s Day. A time when we make
sure and spend that extra few credits to
contact our mother, no matter what
planet she’s on. Even in the Sci-Fi
universe, moms give advice, in haiku.
Because Sci-Fi moms are smart that way.

The Top 10 Sci-Fi
Haiku Advice from Mom

10> Lazarus my boy Why do you chase me always? Is it a mom thing?

9> Faster than light speed Steering is most important Hitting Planets Bad

8> Human, Vulcan halves They’re pointing at pointed ears? Show the human half!

7> Where no man has gone? Wear your protection out there Not talking space suit!

6> Remember, Zaphod Two heads are better than one In this universe

5> Son Paul Atreides Stay away from the drug girls Chani will hook you

4> Arthur Dent — how gross! Throw away that stinky towel! Besides, it’s useless!

3> Spaceport bars are rough You don’t want to die in one So always shoot first

2> Become me, do not Old short alone am I, yes? Your ear hairs trim. Hmmmmmmm.

and the Number 1 Sci-Fi Haiku Advice from Mom…

1> Humans make Cylons Cylons make out with humans Spine glows red when happy

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Credits:

Selected from 27 submissions from 7 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

Peter Heltzer, Buffalo Grove, IL — 1, 9
Douglas Bishop, Fort Wayne, IN — 2, 5
Donald Johnson, Cincinnati, OH — 3, 6
Chris Pulliam, San Dimas, CA — 4
Guy Reeves, Houston, TX — 7, 8
Bruce Kane, Charlotte, NC — 10
Dave Oberhart, Durham, NC — SF List Moderator