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Sunday, October 7, 1990
Spaceman Spiff explores a new planet. The only sign of life is a strange lichen growing on the rocks. Spiff bends down for a better look. It's not lichen. It's tiny trees on tiny farmland. Looking ahead, Spiff sees a city, with skyscrapers an inch high. The planet is inhabited. Our hero reflects that human scale is by no means the standard for life forms. To drive the point home, a blimp-sized monster appears over the hillside. Calvin has been playing with ants. Moe is making fun of Calvin by yelling to one of his friends. Calvin, slowly reaching for a rock, says Spaceman Spiff reaches for his stun blaster.
Transcript
Out in the farthest reaches of the galaxy..speeds that spendid specimen of spirit and spunk, the spectacular Spaceman Spiff! The fearless Spaceman Spiff sets off to expolre a new planet! The fearless Spaceman Spiff sets off to explore a new planet! The planet appears to be uninhabited. The only sign of life is a strange lichen growning on the rocks. Noticing the geometric patterns the lichen forms, Spiff bends down for a closer look. It's not lichen! It's tiny trees on tiny farmland! Peering ahead, our hero sees a sprawling city, with skyscrapers an inch high! The planet is inhabited after all! Spiff reflects that human scale is by no means the standard for life forms. As if to drive the point home, a blimp sized monster appears over the hillside! Hey, lookit Shorty here! He's playing with his fellow bugs! Haw Haw! It's a Doofus Ignoramus! Our hero slowly reaches for his stun blaster!