Origins

Short story “Farewell to the Master” by Harry Bates. Cold War paranoia. 50s.

Aliens

Humanoid and otherwise. Sex with aliens? Alien life from Mars, Venus, or maybe even moons of Jupiter.

Period Things

Everybody smokes. Letting your kid go around town with strange men. Independent women of the 50s. More smoking.

Language

Emray Klaatu naruat macro proval brarato lukto denso implikit yavo tarri axell plakatio baringa degas.

Gort

Gort’s real concerns. Who is the real master? Open source space police operating systems.

Atomic Power

The atomic energy scene in the 50s. Great power and great responsibility.

Violence

Whoever carries the biggest stick seems to be right.