"Membership Drive" by Murray F. Yaco is a science fiction story set in the early 1960s, focusing on the interactions between humans and interstellar societies. The story examines the complexities of joining a galactic federation, highlighting the differences in technology and culture that can lead to humorous miscommunications. Key to the tale is Keeter, a self-assured alien, who mistakenly arrives on Earth only to be swarmed by human authorities hungry for advanced knowledge. Keeter reveals the criteria for federation acceptance, including examinations of fuel, weaponry, and genetic material, all while subtly mocking the humans' limited comprehension. As he departs with his gathered samples, Keeter contemplates the humor found in the situation and the naive optimism of the humans, resulting in a cynical yet funny comment on first contact.
Membership Drive
By Murray F. Yaco
When an overconfident alien stumbles onto Earth, he unwittingly becomes the gatekeeper to humanity's dreams of galactic citizenship, armed with bizarre tests and a healthy dose of intergalactic sarcasm.
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2010-03-18
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