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2br02b
2br02b: Short Story | Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
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Through the progress of science, human lifespans have been extended indefinitely, leading the government to enact strict rules to keep the earths population under control. So when Edward K. Wehling, Jr. finds out that he and his wife are expecting triplets, he has to find a way to meet the nearly impossible birth requirements for each of his three unborn children. 2 B R 0 2 B, pronounced to be or not to be, is an intentional reference to the famous line in William Shakespeares Hamlet. The short story was originally published in the Worlds of IF Science Fiction magazine and is referenced by author Kurt Vonnegut in his later novel, God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
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mariaacuff
2bro2b | Kurt Vonnegut

“Back in the days when people aged visibly his age would have been guessed at 35”.

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mariaacuff
2bro2b | Kurt Vonnegut

I enjoyed reading this story because I have always enjoyed reading books like this. The book would allow students to think from another perspective and look into the future to predict what else could happen.

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mariaacuff
2bro2b | Kurt Vonnegut
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This is a science fiction short story about a futuristic United States where a cure for aging was found. This is a great example of speculative fiction because it contains many aspects of what is usually expected in science fiction.

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reema
2br02b | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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A futuristic utopia where there is no aging, no disease, plenty of food and housing for all. But at what cost?

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GingerAntics
2br02b | Kurt Vonnegut
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This is brief, but powerful. Sadly, I could see one oompa loompa in particular putting something like this into effect for poor people. He‘d pass it off a merciful and logical and all of his fans would cheer. Vonnegut‘s prediction of the turn of the century isn‘t entirely accurate, but at the rate we‘re going we‘re not going to have much to eat besides seaweed with no water to drink soon enough.
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GingerAntics @Faibka have you read this one? It‘s a really quick read, but really powerful. I‘m not sure I‘d call it wonderful, but it was a good short story. 5y
Faibka @GingerAntics so sorry for the late reply! Been busy with work. I haven‘t read it, I must confess that Slaughterhouse five is my first Vonnegut 🙊 sounds like something relevant for today, so I‘ll get right on it! Thanks for letting me know! 5y
GingerAntics @Faibka totally recommend this one. I‘d only read a few short stories by Vonnegut before Slaughterhouse Five. 5y
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LiterRohde
2br02b: Short Story | Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
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“‘That is kind of like what I do,‘ she said. She was demure about what she did. What she did was make people comfortable while she killed them.

‘Let me tell you,‘ he said, ‘[w]ithout women like you, this wonderful world we've got wouldn't be possible.

#QuotsyMay18 | 29: #Impossible

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LiterRohde @2BR02B Please tell me you‘ve read this! 6y
2BR02B Of course! It's one of my favorite short stories. 6y
LiterRohde @2BR02B Whew! It‘s the first thing I thought of when I met you. Just been waiting for the perfect time to post on the story. Love it too! I read it with my 9th graders some years depending on whether I think they‘ll like it/can handle it. 6y
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SleepyDragon
2br02b | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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1.Cleaning toilets. The reason should be obvious.
2.I know many, including my dad and my husband. My dad makes incredible fried potatoes, and my husband loves to cook italian food, especially lasagne.
3.Less
4.Tagged. Maybe 20 minutes.
5.Archives
6.Maybe ... 150-200?
7.No
8.I've never read any King, but I enjoyed the "X-Files' episode he wrote and directed years ago. Best I can do.
#saturdaynightspecial

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SleepyDragon
2br02b | Kurt Jr. Vonnegut
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1.⏰😴💤💏🕴🕺💃🏥🚘🛒🌨🍟👓(I have no idea how to use emojis.)
2. Can't think of any right now.
3. Over (as per the patent)
4. Yup. Many times. Was even a maid of honor once.
5. ❤
#friyayintro @jesshowbooks

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2BR02B
2br02b | Kurt Vonnegut
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My #litsyhandle comes from a short story by Kurt Vonnegut, which itself is a reference to Shakespeare's (arguably) most famous line. It's pronounced "To be or nought to be," not "two bee are zero two bee." In the story, humans have achieved immortality, and can only die by means of euthanasia- by calling the number 2-B-R-0-2-B and scheduling their suicide with the Federal Bureau of Termination. I found the double meaning clever, and liked the ?

2BR02B literary reference. My #litsyavatar is just a selfie. @Chelleo 6y
SandyW Love that literary reference. 6y
Chelleo Love that! 6y
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Chelleo ...and you are working those bangs!! 6y
DivineDiana Now that‘s a story I want to read! 6y
2BR02B @Chelleo thanks! They've grown out now, but I plan to bring them back eventually. 6y
2BR02B @DivineDiana You definitely should. Project Gutenberg has it available online for free. 👍 6y
DivineDiana @2BR02B Thank you! 6y
Gezemice Cool! 6y
OrangeMooseReads Really good story. It also intertwines a bit with ‘The Big Trip Up Yonder‘ 6y
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OrangeMooseReads
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Another quick audio. This one connects a little with 'The Big Trip Up Yonder'. It's interesting and of course Vonnegut's views on society and where it was headed at the time of writing.

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BunnhiTales
2br02b | Kurt Vonnegut
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Sometimes a peek into a different reality could be a "hmm..." moment. Is it really twisted when our own world is so cruel?