When the Moon Hits Your Eye

by John Scalzi

“Do we have that technology?” “Ask him.” Glover pointed to Colonel Axel of the Space Force. “No, sir,” Axel said. “And even if we had it, disappearing the moon and replacing it with an equally massive orb of probably cheese serves no discernable military purpose.”

Just because we want an explanation—just because we need an explanation—doesn’t mean the universe is obliged to provide one.”

“Well, there was a rumor that the Apollo moon landings were directed by Stanley Kubrick, too,” Davis replied. “Were the Apollo moon landings directed by Stanley Kubrick?” Myer asked. “I wish they had been,” Davis said. “The footage we’d have from the moon would be so much better.”