All his words were poor clattery English like a stutterrer at the front of the class.

The riveter named Rosie was an iconic piece of American WWII propaganda.

And of course, future shock and death-wish encroachment eventually got everyone, especially on advanced planets. Deep down, deep down, we all want to die.

Despite the dirty ceiling and the cigarette butts swelling in the cuspidor, they're civilised.