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I've always just assumed our particular corner of space is considered the "Florida" of the universe
This right here, am alien can confirm
I've heard the theory that aliens avoid earth because they think we consume oxygen by choice which is poisonous to life so that we can generate biological fire. Seems improbable but it's fun to think we are excluded for appearing insane.
bro, you can't call them aliens anymore
Non-earthicans
Then they look at Australia and are like what is going on with this planet?
Let's make a hyperlane highway through this part of space.
And wow! Hey! What’s this thing suddenly coming towards me very fast? Very very fast. So big and flat and round, it needs a big wide sounding name like … ow … ound … round … ground! That’s it! That’s a good name – ground!
I wonder if it will be friends with me?
Ever think about being a plant? You could live in a pot.
Oh no, not again
I wonder if the aliens don't come here because we're just like a bunch of weird hillbillies in the woods with shotguns.
Yes
this post was submitted on 11 Mar 2024
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