Name recognition – it was the first short story in Burning Chrome. Even people who only made the most fleeting effort to read Gibson probably got through it!
Didn’t she wash this already?
It’s a terrorist gas attack!
It’s a good job his name is Tracy, because he’ll need International Rescue to achieve that!
I’ve got a fiver that says “trailer hooked up to Willys and Grand Wagoneer in tow” before you clear Indiana!
I think we need to find your local branch of Jeeps Anonymous to stage an intervention!
I’m just waiting for Secretary of State Fish!
Ah – if you look too enthusiastic, then it’ll be judged consensual! And that’s a freebie for Bill…
It isn’t a noise violation penalty. I’ll let Officer Dan explain…
Well… Not until after they gave him the ticket!
So…
In the words of Mr Brewer, “It just needs to be a bit sweeter. I think I’ll go back and bid him…”