02315cam a22003493u 4500 60649 UtSlPG 20260610134410.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bunch, David R., 1925-2000 In the Jag-Whiffing Service Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1959 Release date is 2019-11-08 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "In the Jag-Whiffing Service" by David R. Bunch is a science fiction short story written in the late 1950s. The narrative explores themes of technological advancement and societal fears, focusing on the peculiar substance known as jag-whiff, which is used for pleasure among extraterrestrial beings. Through the protagonist's experience and observations, the story highlights the absurdity of traditional practices and bureaucratic inefficiencies related to the acquisition of this substance. The plot revolves around a crew that operates cargo saucers tasked with transporting jag-whiff, despite the escalating challenges posed by strange phenomena in the skies. As they navigate the growing unease on the planet below, they reflect on the origins and packaging of jag-whiff, criticizing the inefficiencies imposed by Earthit contacts. Tensions rise as they prepare to invade the planet to explore the true nature and availability of jag-whiff. The story ultimately offers a commentary on human behavior, reliance on outdated methods, and the potential for discovery and change in the face of longstanding traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Martians -- Fiction Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1959 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60649 101475 101475