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Published 07:36 24 Jul 2019 GMT
What started out as a joke Facebook event to raid Area 51 has now become an online phenomenon. Created by the questionably named "Sh*tposting cause im in shambles", the event was called: "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us". And it has garnered an unbelievable amount of attention, with 1.6 million people signing up for the raid and a further 1.2 million registering their interest. Now, the US military has responded to the phenomenon, warning any alien hunters who actually turn up to the top-secret base that they could be shot on the spot.
So, naturally, there have been memes so good that I've found myself scrolling Twitter at every available opportunity. Some celebs have even got in on the action. And I've compiled a list of the best about the proposed raid:
[post_page_title]Taking Care Of Your New Alien[/post_page_title]
Many people who have signed up to the event have planned on helping the aliens, saving them from their captors and integrating them into the human world - either as pets or equals.
This amusing picture of a man sitting with an alien in bed was captioned: "Me taking care of my alien for the first night at home, far from #Area51."
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[post_page_title]Maybe Aliens Aren't Inside[/post_page_title]
It's no secret that the US government has, well, a lot of secrets, and while people have spent decades speculating about whether or not there are aliens in Area 51, some memes have suggested it's something else entirely...
Yes, all those dads who said they were popping out for some cigarettes and never returned. This hilarious picture was captioned: "When you storm Area 51 and find all the dads who went out for cigarettes and never came back."
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[post_page_title]One Of The Most Desired Aliens[/post_page_title]
Popular culture has given us a lot of aliens over the years, and one of the most beloved is Stitch, who, believe it or not, has been around for almost two decades - don't worry I can feel my hair greying as I write this.
He looks pretty chuffed to have finally been released back into the world. I mean, "ohana" does mean family, and the poor wee guy will almost certainly not be left behind during the Area 51 raid.
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[post_page_title]Preparation Is Key[/post_page_title]
If there are aliens in Area 51, anyone planning to storm the base is going to have to be prepared. And while there's a lot of ways this could be done, like hitting the gym and going to a firing range, this looks like the most effective method...
This picture of an old school arcade machine was captioned: "How I'm training for the big day #Area51" On that note, I reckon the kids from Stranger Things would probably fare quite well during the raid!
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[post_page_title]What A Set Of Wheels[/post_page_title]
In addition to the rumored aliens in Area 51, there's also rumored to be a lot of alien technology. Y'know, like the spaceship which seemingly crashed over Rosswell in 1947 (let's forget the fact that it was just a weather balloon).
This picture of an extremely futuristic looking hovercar was accompanied by the following hilarious caption: "Leaving #Area51 with my alien like..."
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[post_page_title]Even Miley Cyrus Got In On The Action[/post_page_title]
After, um, going a little wild (and that's putting it very mildly) as she tried to break away from her Disney roots and find herself, Miley Cyrus was described by many as a bad influence.
So when commenting on the raid, she shared a picture of herself making out with an alien that was captioned: "I'm a bad influence even to the aliens #Area51"
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[post_page_title]The Simpsons Called It[/post_page_title]
One of the most well-known popular culture phenomena is The Simpsons' ability to predict things - with unbelievable accuracy. They even called Trump's presidency, and it looks like they could have also called the raid.
So, if the popular cartoon is anything to go by, when the base is raided, even the guards will be happy to see the aliens finally set free. This snap was captioned: "The Simpsons are always right #Area51"
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[post_page_title]ET The Influencer[/post_page_title]
Next to Stitch, one of the world's most well-known aliens is, of course, E.T. And while he and Elliot might have had fun in the 80s, if he didn't get home and ended up in Area 51, whoever encounters him in 2019 will put him to a very different use...
E.T. is pictured here in human clothes and this amusing picture has been captioned: "My alien after I teach her how to be a social media influencer #area51"
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[post_page_title]Aliens Aren't House Trained[/post_page_title]
While most assumptions about alien life have made our extraterrestrial friends seem a lot more intelligent than us humans, because they've been stuck in Area 51, there's a high probability that they won't be toilet trained.
This hilariously creepy picture of an "alien" was captioned: "my alien waking me up to tell me it pissed on the floor again #Area51meme #area51"
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[post_page_title]The Aliens Will Be Grateful[/post_page_title]
If the US government has managed to successfully trap a lot of aliens in Area 51, chances are that they'll be grateful to whoever is willing to risk their lives to bust them out of there.
This picture of the Toy Story aliens expressing their gratitude to Mr Potatohead was captioned: "Me and my new pals when I bust them outta Area 51 #Area51"
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[post_page_title]Supporting Your New Alien Friends[/post_page_title]
If we've learned nothing from our relationships with animals, it's that we can love species that are different from us humans, so presumably, we won't have a problem with aliens either - and, naturally, supporting them in their endeavors.
This adorable picture of an alien dragon getting support from a human as he approaches his crush was captioned: "Always support your friends #Area51"
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[post_page_title]The Snapchat Stories[/post_page_title]
While Instagram stories might dominate more these days, there's still a lot of people using the photo and video sharing app, and it's safe to say that if they attend the raid, this could have some very interesting results...
This picture of a man in an alien like armor with an extremely intimidating looking machine gun was captioned: "#Area51 Snapchat stories on September 20th be like."
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[post_page_title]New Friends[/post_page_title]
The old saying that you can never have too many friends is cliche, but it's true. The world is so much more enjoyable and fun when you have people to enjoy it with - and, on occasion, see you through the harder times.
So if we suddenly become overrun with aliens this September, we will make them and their friends as welcome as possible. This picture was captioned: "the friends of my new alien chilling at my house with my dad #Area51"
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[post_page_title]The Only Person Who Could Pull Off A One Man Raid[/post_page_title]
One of the reasons so many people have got behind the raid is that if the numbers are large enough, in theory, the guards at the base won't be able to stop the general public from storming it.
The only man who could storm Area 51 by himself is John Wick, so even if the guards think they've gotten lucky with a lower than expected attendance, this could happen. This hilarious meme was captioned: "Why is this so funny #Area51 #Area51memes."
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[post_page_title]Disguising Your Alien[/post_page_title]
If people's hopes are correct and they are able to steal aliens from the base, any attempts they make to disguise them will likely be as subtle as Shaggy and Thelma trying to dress Scooby-Doo up as a grandma on a plane.
This hilarious picture from the Scooby-Doo movie was captioned: "Me flying back from Area 51 with my alien disguised as my grandma #Area51memes #Area51"
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[post_page_title]The Aliens Are Probably Behind It[/post_page_title]
While the raid might have been started on social media as a joke, it could really be a testament to the intelligence of aliens, who wanted to finally be freed from their rumored shackles in Area 51.
This picture of a gleeful looking man in sunglasses was captioned: "The aliens in Area 51 that started this whole thing: #Area51 #Area51memes"
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[post_page_title]The Tinder Effect[/post_page_title]
If you've been lucky/unlucky enough to sign up for Tinder, you'll know that the dating app will inform you when there are a number of new people in your area, which could result in scenes like this for the Area 51 guards.
This picture of a sweating man was captioned: "Do you think they know? #area51raid #Area51" But hey! If you've been unlucky in love dating humans, maybe it's time to take E.T. out to dinner.
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[post_page_title]When Your Mom Finds Your Alien[/post_page_title]
Any teens or young adults who still live with their parents have to contend with abiding by their rules, which can result in a lot of awkward questions when you bring someone new to the house.
This picture of a man and an alien looking more than a little worse for wear was captioned: "What my mom sees when she comes into my room after I stole an Alien from Area 51 #Area51 #area51raid"
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[post_page_title]It Must Be Livestreamed[/post_page_title]
Area 51 is in the middle of the Nevada desert and writing as someone who has clicked attend but will most likely not be able to attend because I live in London, I can only agree with this meme.
There will likely be tens of thousands of people who'd love to show up to the raid who simply won't be able to travel to the base on the big day, which is why the whole thing should be live-streamed like a real-life sci-fi movie.
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[post_page_title]Life Will Be A Lot Better After The Raid[/post_page_title]
While there's no doubt that technology has transformed our lives, it does have its limitations. So, if aliens are anywhere was advanced as they've been rumored to be, the people who raid Area 51 will be having a wild time in its aftermath.
Let's face it, if you didn't watch E.T. and imagine what it would be like to have your own flying bike, you're a lair. It's one of the most iconic and fun looking scenes from 80s cinema.
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[post_page_title]Carefully Packing Up Your Alien[/post_page_title]
Once you free an alien from Area 51, it's now your responsibility and no longer that of the American government, so it's important that you don't upset E.T. by transporting him by anything other than the safest possible method.
This hilarious picture of an alien in a child's car seat was captioned: "Me packing up the alien I stole from #Area51" Safety first! The poor guy probably crash-landed in a spaceship, the last thing he needs now is to crash land in a car.
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[post_page_title]The Government's Reaction[/post_page_title]
It's not known if anyone will turn up to the raid, but one thing that is known is that the government has threatened to deal with anyone who does with the utmost severity, which could result in scenes like this...
We know that the US government is always working to better its technology, so if they are looking for an opportunity to test out some new guns, the Area 51 raid could be the perfect opportunity.
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[post_page_title]Stealing The Weapons[/post_page_title]
Clearly, when imagining how things are going to go down at the raid, a lot of people have been thinking about the weapons that may be used against them, and, of course, the weapons they might have a chance to steal.
Yeah... if you get caught with something like the weapons pictured above and get an unexpected visit from the FBI, you're going to have a hard time explaining where it came from.
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[post_page_title]If A Lone Raider Who Isn't John Wick Turns Up[/post_page_title]
We've established by now that if John Wick decides to raid Area 51 alone, he'll probably succeed. He is, after all, for many, the most badass character in cinematic history. But if anyone else turns up alone...
Who doesn't love a Ralf "I'm in danger" meme? Seriously though. If you're not in possession f John Wick's skills and turn up to raid Area 51 alone, turn back before you're shot.
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[post_page_title]Aliens And Their Toilet Troubles[/post_page_title]
It doesn't matter what kind of alien you steal, even if they're able to work out how to use the toilet, the odds of them being able to flush away their business too are pretty slim, so expect this to happen.
I mean, after freeing an alien from the top-secret base, they're almost inevitably going to have enough courtesy not to leave some radioactive poop in your toilet. It is, after all, good manners - no matter what planet you're from.
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[post_page_title]The Aliens Might Not Be As Friendly As We Hope[/post_page_title]
All of the memes on this list so far have joked about people's assumption that the aliens they rescue from Area 51 will be as friendly as us humans, but thankfully at least one person considered the possibility that they'd been locked up for a reason.
Yeah... This is a very real possibility, but it was also pointed on the event by one proposed attendee that since no self-proclaimed time travelers have come back to warn us about the raid, we can only presume it was a success.
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[post_page_title]Hiding Your Alien Friend[/post_page_title]
However, going back to the assumption that the aliens will be as friendly as we'd like to hope, we will need to come up with clever ways of hiding them with our other companions like cats and dogs.
"If I stay sill enough and don't let my finger glow under any circumstances, those nasty feds from Area 51 will never know I'm not a chihuahua."
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[post_page_title]Asking Google The Important Questions[/post_page_title]
If there's one thing to be learned from this viral proposed raid, it's this: people are very keen to own aliens. And they don't want to go into alien ownership blind either. They want to be as well prepared as possible for the job.
While I'm not sure Google could answer these questions with nothing more than a simple search, I'm pretty sure that if you delved into the deepest darkest corners of the web, you could find the answers you're looking for.
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[post_page_title]Making A Dramatic Exit[/post_page_title]
There's no doubt that the raid will be dramatic if it happens - but what will be even more impressive will be the way people leave if they find what they are looking for. Some will be on bikes with E.T. and others have bigger ideas.
You might walk into Area 51 with nothing more than a cool pair of sneakers, but given that literally anything could be inside, you could find yourself leaving in a spaceship that puts everything in Star Trek to shame!
