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THE VOOZY (1953)

SOURCE: "One Man's Poison" (Galaxy, December 1953) by Robert Sheckley

DESCRIPTION: "Within the vat was a crystal-clear liquid...As they came near, the liquid lifted itself three feet into the air and moved toward them..." ("One Man's Poison" by Robert Sheckley)

NOTES: The Voozy is a product that Helgans sell commercially. It is a living liquid that drinks the purchaser. The Helg may have prefered to be soaked in their drinks rather than imbibing them. The two earthmen who encounter the Voozy through bales into it until it becomes full and returns to its vat.

HISTORY: Sheckley has a lot of fun writing the advertising for the crazy products in the Helg warehouse. "MORISHILLE'S VOOZY, WITH LACTO-ECTO ADDED FOR A NEW TASTE SENSATION. Yum!