First published 2016
This collection brings together seventeen science fiction stories that blend humor with speculative elements. Alex Shvartsman, curator of the Unidentified Funny Objects series, selected these tales from works published between 2005 and 2015. The anthology features contributions from Hugo and Nebula award winners alongside emerging writers in the genre. Stories explore alien invasions that don't go according to plan, global conspiracies with unexpected twists, time travel mishaps, and animals that turn the tables on their human counterparts. Each piece combines traditional science fiction concepts with comedic storytelling approaches. The collection showcases how humor can transform familiar sci-fi tropes into fresh narrative experiences.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, humor, comedy
Vibes: comedic, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: 2005-2015
290 pages · Paperback · UFO Publishing