Who say they look like us? They could look like anything. Dogs, cats, ants, mosquitos, butterflies, rocks, dandelions, pickup trucks, computers, your toothbrush…
I think the light speed extraterrestrials were actually the dinosaurs. But weren’t the dinosaurs wiped out by a comet millions of years before mankind?
That’s what they want you to believe because they are in hiding studying us. But every once in awhile they mess up (through negligence?) and show themselves walking beside the B.C. characters who probably don’t realize that the dinosaurs shouldn’t be alive with them!
I wish these super-smart aliens observing us would dump their Prime Directive non-interference policy, and help us fix up this planet before it’s uninhabitable. If they won’t do it for the humans, then at least do it for the sake of all the other living plants and animals.
I enjoy watching Ancient Aliens. They go to the most interesting places and give us a glimpse of ancient cultures before going completely off the rails in conspiracy theories.
To hear them tell it with all the crashes that ET vehicles have on Earth, they must have a worse flying safety record than a third world airline that carries chickens along with its passengers.
I am absolutely certain that there is life in other parts of the universe and that some of it may be intelligent. However given the technical challenges of getting from star to star and given that we are, for all our hubris, uninteresting, I don’t think we are awash in aliens.
First of all, we’ve only been “broadcasting” our presence for about 100 years. So unless there is an advanced civilization within 100 light years, it’s unlikely anyone else even knows we are here.
Secondly, it probably costs a lot of money to conduct a “manned” (or whatever) interstellar mission. At best, they might consider sending a probe or rover like we do with our local planets. There simply is no economic incentive to come here, especially when wherever the civilization is, they can get these same resources closer to home. I think money is the universal language of the universe.
Well, the question answers itself. A flower and a rock have a conversation. A featherless bird and a turtle fly duo. Couldn’t be clearer. THEY’RE HEEEERE!!
I favor Time Travel, which is similar to Peter’s thesis. The energy issues are the same as space travel, but the issues of humanoid appearance, and even knowing where to go in the vastness of space are dealt with.
The Christian bible documents it well in Genesis. Some alien entity “builds” the earth and all that’s in it. The Christian church won’t admit it, but this is exactly how a non computer literate group would write the beginning.
If we ever do find that ship … “Trans-Stellar Space Lines would like to apologies to passengers for the continuing delay for the departure of this flight.We are currently awaiting the loading of our compliment of small, lemon-soaked paper napkins for your comfort, refreshment, and hygiene during the flight, which will be of two hours duration. Meanwhile we thank you for your patience. The cabin crew will shortly be serving coffee and biscuits… again.”
I’m not much into cryptozoology or conspiracy theories. What does “another terrestrial species” refer to? Atlanteans? The Illuminati? The children of Israel? ;-)
If they were that technologically advanced, why would they care? If they were hostile, they would just wipe us out. If they were just curious, they could just grab a few specimens and leave. Why would we think we were that important for them to spend years, even centuries, in hiding constantly abducting and testing, mutilating livestock, etc. If they were that technologically advanced and wanted to hide from us, they wouldn’t accidentally show themselves flying around in the sky.
The aliens managed to hang around through the millenia of organized religion, endless wars, and methodical destruction of the planet, but now that social media and the general dumbing-down of the population has taken hold, they finally realized we are beyond their help. They’ve packed up and gone home.
lalapalooza Premium Member 8 months ago
both?
Asharah 8 months ago
Ancient Astronaut theory
flagmichael 8 months ago
OMG! Readers!
profbob 8 months ago
Watching the Skinwalker Ranch and Beyond series, this conversation might have happened.
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member 8 months ago
I choose not to stay with you here!
danketaz Premium Member 8 months ago
Well, I’ve been observing these troglodytes for over half a century and they have yet to notice me, So yeah, the second one.
blunebottle 8 months ago
Could it be Jean-Luc and the crew, hiding in the holo-blind?
Imagine 8 months ago
Who say they look like us? They could look like anything. Dogs, cats, ants, mosquitos, butterflies, rocks, dandelions, pickup trucks, computers, your toothbrush…
Who knows?
silberdistel 8 months ago
It’s time for a big mug of willow tree bark tea.
DaveG1960 8 months ago
How about the pan-dimensional mice in Douglas Adam’s “The Hitch-Hikers Guide To The Galaxy”?
Can't Sleep 8 months ago
If they were here, right now they be packing to leave.
dcdete. 8 months ago
I think the light speed extraterrestrials were actually the dinosaurs. But weren’t the dinosaurs wiped out by a comet millions of years before mankind?
That’s what they want you to believe because they are in hiding studying us. But every once in awhile they mess up (through negligence?) and show themselves walking beside the B.C. characters who probably don’t realize that the dinosaurs shouldn’t be alive with them!
phritzg Premium Member 8 months ago
I wish these super-smart aliens observing us would dump their Prime Directive non-interference policy, and help us fix up this planet before it’s uninhabitable. If they won’t do it for the humans, then at least do it for the sake of all the other living plants and animals.
gokar RLV 8 months ago
Describing Democrats to perfection…forever one step ahead
nancyb creator 8 months ago
Cats.
FGWaiss 8 months ago
Or…not through negligence, but intentionally to provide an inspiration for curiosity…or out of a sense of humor.
preacherman Premium Member 8 months ago
The second scenario sounds like the TV miniseries EVENT. Another good series that cancelled just when it was getting interesting.
scote1379 Premium Member 8 months ago
What have you been smoking man !
dflak 8 months ago
I enjoy watching Ancient Aliens. They go to the most interesting places and give us a glimpse of ancient cultures before going completely off the rails in conspiracy theories.
To hear them tell it with all the crashes that ET vehicles have on Earth, they must have a worse flying safety record than a third world airline that carries chickens along with its passengers.
I am absolutely certain that there is life in other parts of the universe and that some of it may be intelligent. However given the technical challenges of getting from star to star and given that we are, for all our hubris, uninteresting, I don’t think we are awash in aliens.
First of all, we’ve only been “broadcasting” our presence for about 100 years. So unless there is an advanced civilization within 100 light years, it’s unlikely anyone else even knows we are here.
Secondly, it probably costs a lot of money to conduct a “manned” (or whatever) interstellar mission. At best, they might consider sending a probe or rover like we do with our local planets. There simply is no economic incentive to come here, especially when wherever the civilization is, they can get these same resources closer to home. I think money is the universal language of the universe.
jagedlo 8 months ago
That’s at least five minutes Thor will never get back!
Count Olaf Premium Member 8 months ago
“I Like Turtles”
mfrasca 8 months ago
Roadside Picnic.
sandpiper 8 months ago
Well, the question answers itself. A flower and a rock have a conversation. A featherless bird and a turtle fly duo. Couldn’t be clearer. THEY’RE HEEEERE!!
jtburgess Premium Member 8 months ago
Or maybe it’s all swamp gas and conspiracy theories. Nah, that can’t be right.
rockyridge1977 8 months ago
The comic strip certainly earned its pay today!
DaBump Premium Member 8 months ago
I thought the punchline was going to be, “And that’s where the women come from!”
Ishka Bibel 8 months ago
I favor Time Travel, which is similar to Peter’s thesis. The energy issues are the same as space travel, but the issues of humanoid appearance, and even knowing where to go in the vastness of space are dealt with.
KEA 8 months ago
Lanthanites have been here for centuries %
Alberta Oil Premium Member 8 months ago
The Christian bible documents it well in Genesis. Some alien entity “builds” the earth and all that’s in it. The Christian church won’t admit it, but this is exactly how a non computer literate group would write the beginning.
Caerin Premium Member 8 months ago
Neil De Grasse Tyson is taking over the world, one comic at a time…
tom494 8 months ago
Sounds like a question from a guy with a lit joint in his hand.
Rise22 8 months ago
Footfall….
CoffeeBob Premium Member 8 months ago
If we ever do find that ship … “Trans-Stellar Space Lines would like to apologies to passengers for the continuing delay for the departure of this flight.We are currently awaiting the loading of our compliment of small, lemon-soaked paper napkins for your comfort, refreshment, and hygiene during the flight, which will be of two hours duration. Meanwhile we thank you for your patience. The cabin crew will shortly be serving coffee and biscuits… again.”
Lynnjav 8 months ago
It doesn’t say the “terrestrial species” is “similar in form and size” to US, but is to the “extraterrestrial” species. I vote for cats.
zeexenon 8 months ago
Neither they travel at warp speed. And, to think of it, I need more wormholes in my gardens.
stamps 8 months ago
You’ve just described the Illuminati.
donwestonmysteries 8 months ago
I’d have a serious headache if I didn’t just skip to the last panel.
Buckeye67 8 months ago
Hey Thor even great minds like William Shatner are still wrestling with that conundrum.
T... 8 months ago
Profound Insight!…
bobknowlden 8 months ago
I’m not much into cryptozoology or conspiracy theories. What does “another terrestrial species” refer to? Atlanteans? The Illuminati? The children of Israel? ;-)
mistercatworks 8 months ago
Occam’s Haircut :)
bluephrog 8 months ago
Sounds like a bad retelling of a good Star Trek episode.
MayCauseBurns 8 months ago
I think we’re the schmutz on some alien’s heel
eddi-TBH 8 months ago
See Mac Tonnies’ The Cryptoterrestrials.
jasonsnakelover 8 months ago
Is that Thor from Marvel?
jim_pem 8 months ago
If they were that technologically advanced, why would they care? If they were hostile, they would just wipe us out. If they were just curious, they could just grab a few specimens and leave. Why would we think we were that important for them to spend years, even centuries, in hiding constantly abducting and testing, mutilating livestock, etc. If they were that technologically advanced and wanted to hide from us, they wouldn’t accidentally show themselves flying around in the sky.
reverendike 8 months ago
The aliens managed to hang around through the millenia of organized religion, endless wars, and methodical destruction of the planet, but now that social media and the general dumbing-down of the population has taken hold, they finally realized we are beyond their help. They’ve packed up and gone home.
ogsbury 8 months ago
The lower left panel describes the relationship between the readers and the characters.