“Hyperpilosity”
1938-04-00
short story
By L. Sprague de Camp

Synopsis

A virus causes everyone to grow thick body hair.

History

First publication: Astounding Science-Fiction, April 1938

1939 RetroHugo finalist for best short story.

Review

SF comedy. Not all that funny today and a bit racist in a couple of spots. Well done if you acount for the time it was written, but can’t recommend it today.


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We have the story in these editions:

The Best of L. Sprague de Camp, paperback, Del Rey Books, 1986-05-00