The Big Trip Up Yonder

Narrated by Glenn Hascall, this humorous short story by Kurt Vonnegut takes place in 2158 A.D. and follows Old Gramps Ford and his large family living together in a ramshackle home, where Gramps’s strict discipline includes cutting family members out of his will. The story explores themes of longevity and family dynamics in a satirical, thought-provoking way. As the family becomes crowded due to the widespread use of an anti-aging drug, a plan is devised to resolve the situation, leading to unexpected consequences.