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ET contact contest produces shocking results

Posted on Thursday, 11 March, 2010 | 79 comments

A contest held to find out what the general public would say to an alien has produced some unusual responses.

Some of the replies were surprisingly bleak, some participants suggested warning aliens away from the planet due to humans being 'dangerous' while others took a more positive outlook and suggested asking them to help us understand our place in the universe.

Over the years, there have been many explanations for why alien life forms – if they exist – have failed to make contact with the Earth. But after extensive research, The Daily Telegraph can unveil the real reason: they have far too much good sense.

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#75 Posted by SpiderCyde on 13 April, 2010, 20:22
What would I say to ET? "It's time to kick *** and chew bubble gum...and I'm all outta gum."

#76 Posted by Graveyard Hound on 13 April, 2010, 20:24
Darn if I know! If it acted friendly, I might try "hello". If he pointed a dangerous looking thing at me, and I don't mean "that" either, you with dirty minds I'd run like hell.

#77 Posted by DONTEATUS on 13 April, 2010, 20:28
I just Know ! "No de-robeing for any Probeing"

#78 Posted by chaoszerg on 13 April, 2010, 21:13
Does that vibrating probe like object you are coming at me with come in more than one speed setting?

#79 Posted by Gilfaer on 15 April, 2010, 10:05
Someone can understand the principles of gaseous expansion, ballistics and the mechanics behind how a handgun works, yet be completely unsuitable (and thus "not ready") to own one.

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