shaggy God story
English
Etymology
Pun on shaggy dog story, incorporating God. Coined by writer and critic Brian W. Aldiss in a pseudonymous column in the October 1965 issue of New Worlds.
Noun
shaggy God story (plural shaggy God stories)
- (science fiction) A style of science fiction story that attempts to explain biblical concepts with science fiction tropes.
- A typical shaggy God story might feature a pair of astronauts landing on a lush and virgin world; the story ends with their names being revealed as Adam and Eve.