Aliens Quote by Adam Rex
![“Captain Smek himself appeared on television for an official speech to humankind. [...] 'Noble Savages of Earth,' he said. 'Long time we have tried to live together in peace.' (It had been five months.) 'Long time have the Boov suffered under the hostileness and intolerableness of you people. With…” quote by Adam Rex](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9f4/adam-rex-8777_aliens_captain-smek-himself-appeared-on-televis_2026768.jpg)
““Captain Smek himself appeared on television for an official speech to humankind. [...] 'Noble Savages of Earth,' he said. 'Long time we have tried to live together in peace.' (It had been five months.) 'Long time have the Boov suffered under the hostileness and intolerableness of you people. With sad hearts I now concede that Boov and humans will never to exist as one.' I remember being really excited at this point. Could I possibly be hearing right? Were the Boov about to leave? I was so stupid. 'And so now I generously grant you Human Preserves - gifts of land that will be for humans forever, never to be taken away again, now.' [...] So that's when we Americans were given Florida. One state for three hundred million people. There were going to be some serious lines for the bathrooms.””
About This Quote
Source Film: Lilo & Stitch (2002) – quoted by Captain Smek in the movie
The alien leader promises humans a permanent sanctuary, highlighting absurd promises and bureaucratic absurdities.
In simple terms: A leader offers a fake permanent home, exposing absurdity.
Key Takeaway
Question promises that sound too good to be true.
Themes
politics
absurdity
promise
humanity
alien perspective
Mood
satirical
ironic
skeptical
Type
cultural
political
humorous
When to use this quote
- government policy
- urban planning
- media analysis
Key Concepts
false security
political satire
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden costs might such a promise have?
- How do we verify the sincerity of such offers?
A Different Perspective
The promise may ignore practical consequences.
