Why Earth keeps defeating alien invaders: A satirical look at sci-fi's greatest failures
By
Richard Edwards
Summary
A humorous, satirical analysis of alien invasion attempts throughout science fiction history, framed as a guide for extraterrestrials considering conquering Earth. The article examines why humans have repeatedly survived fictional alien attacks, exploring themes of human resilience, ingenuity, and the absurdity of invasion narratives across movies, TV shows, and literature.
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· 3 pulledIt looks there for the taking, doesn't it? The third rock from the sun just sitting there, all defenceless, run by squabbling politicians ruling over a human race who'd rather be sharing 'get ready with me' videos than vigilantly watching the skies as they should be.
Some of the mightiest alien attack forces in existence have met their match in this particular corner of the Milky Way, as the residents of this nondescript ball of rock have repeatedly found ways to repel extraterrestrial attack
From 'Independence Day' to 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers', movies and TV shows are packed with advice for anyone aspiring to conquer this unassuming blue dot.
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