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TOP TEN REASONS FOR VISITING EARTH


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yurisverdlov
June 25th, 2001, 05:59 AM
In an effort to determine the cause of UFO activity on Earth (and use this as a basis for a series of science fiction novels) I decided to look at the problem from an alien's point of view.

I started writing the Top Ten Reasons for Visiting Earth, but pooped out on number five. Maybe others could help complete the list. ;-)

TOP TEN REASONS FOR VISITING EARTH:

10. Wager on the outcome of religious wars;

9. Study science fiction movies to see what future technology will REALLY be like;

8. Determine the long term selection advantage for brains that enjoy “Temptation Island,” “Survivor” and reality television.

7. Write nonsense in crop circles, have that nonsense covered by international news media, and interpreted by straight-faced scientists.

6. Experience the thrill of visiting a used car salesman and asking for the trade-in value on a QX-1010 "Hot Momma" spacecraft.

5. Buzz nudist colonies with cloaking device engaged.

John S. Morrison http://ganymede-project.com

FitzChivalry
June 25th, 2001, 09:48 AM
4. It's mostly harmless...

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Erebus
June 25th, 2001, 03:05 PM
3. Run out of milk...

2. To return some of our space junk...

1. BECAUSE IT WAS THERE!

Cadfael
June 25th, 2001, 05:46 PM
3. To visit Sanda Bullock
2. To have sex with Sandra Bullock
1. To have more sex with Sandra Bullock

Belderan
June 26th, 2001, 12:40 AM
basically what dennizm said only cross out Sandra Bullock and replace it with Hugh Jackman.

Madrak
June 26th, 2001, 05:25 PM
Actually Erebus I think that #1 reason to visit earth should be:

1. Anally probe native lifeforms.

My favorite Simpsons line from the aliens.
"We have exhausted the knowledge to be gained by anal probing." or something like that.

Erebus
June 27th, 2001, 03:31 AM
I'm not sure if some of these reasons are exactly what John meant! http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by erebus (edited June 27, 2001).]

Cadfael
June 27th, 2001, 04:47 AM
The Bad News... the aliens have already landed http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/frown.gif

The Good News... They eat Eddings fans, and pee draught beer http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif

Sorry Eddings supporters, I am only joking http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif

yurisverdlov
June 27th, 2001, 04:48 AM
Madrak,

Great line! The best yet. Thanks.

-- John Morrison http://ganymede-project.com

DarthV
June 27th, 2001, 07:04 AM
#1. Earth Girls Are Easy

'nuff said http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif

 

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