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![]() As far as I know, this is the first use of the phrase "space legs".
Robert Heinlein offers this usage in Methuselah's Children:
Ford struggled heavily up out of the acceleration couch he was in. "I've got space legs. What kind of sandwiches?"
"I'd say corned beef, but it would probably be some damned substitute. Make mine cheese, with rye if they've got it, and use plenty of mustard. And a gallon of coffee. What are you having, Andy?"
"Me? Oh, anything that is convenient."
Ford started to leave, bracing himself heavily against double weight, then he added, "Oh-it might save time if you could tell me where to go." -
"Brother," said Lazarus, "if this ship isn't pretty well crammed with food, we've all made a terrible mistake. Scout around. You'll find some."
And yes, EE 'Doc Smith used this phrase - but not until First Lensman, published in 1950! Comment/Join this discussion ( 0 ) | RSS/XML | Blog This | Additional
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