02182cam a22003493u 4500 28643 UtSlPG 20260610133644.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 Belly Laugh Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Amazing Stories April-May 1953. Release date is 2009-04-30 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Belly Laugh" by Ivar Jorgensen is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative unfolds during a futuristic war scenario where unconventional weapons are utilized. The story explores the theme of humor as a coping mechanism in dire circumstances, highlighting the absurdity of war through the experiences of soldiers interacting with unexpected situations. The plot follows a soldier who recounts a peculiar incident while trapped in a pit during a skirmish. He and his fellow soldier, a young man named Stillwell, encounter a Russian soldier, who turns out to be a robot disguised as a human. Stillwell, consumed by his longing for home, engages with the robot in a comedic and ultimately shocking way. As their bizarre interaction unfolds, it culminates in Stillwell's disillusionment when he realizes the truth about the supposed enemy combatant. The story mixes elements of science fiction with humor, illustrating how laughter can emerge even in the most absurd and chaotic moments of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Berger, Charles J. Produced from Amazing Stories April-May 1953. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28643 69551 69551