X-Message-Number: 7650
Date: Wed, 05 Feb 1997 12:57:59 -0500
From: Brent Fox <>
Subject: SF story feedback

TO: Will Dye <>
FROM: Brent Fox <>
DATE: Feb. 5, 1997

In message #7642 you wrote:

>a dazed researcher finally stammers: 
>        "...Cow..." 

Would this be, "Holy Cow!"?


>Comments?  Most importantly, is it technically plausible?  Also 
>of importance, is it _funny_?  Did you laugh, and if so, where?  


I found the scene to be amusing.  I could vividly picture the bossy
smashing the equipment.  I also found the part with the computer
announcement, and especially the part of the cow dying in front of
McDonald's to be particularly amusing.

I think it is good that you have briefly mentioned the legal
ramifications of a revival.  I think that the legal aspects
should remain in the story, and I hope that you are able to
keep the whole cow scene.

The use of a cow in your story does bring a question to my mind.

QUESTION TO ALL INVOLVED IN CRYONIC RESEARCH:
Why are simians not used in testing perfusion methods, solutions, etc.?
Is it the cost of the animal, or is it an attempt to avoid the "wrath"
of animal rights groups? 


Brent 
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