Aliens Quote by Thomm Quackenbush
““I know for a fact the first UFOs reported in modern times, just before the crash at Roswell, were boomerang shaped and were reported as 'flying saucers' to describe the motion of their flight, like a saucer skipping over water. Yet immediately after, people saw and photographed saucer-shaped objects. Boomerang-shaped objects were rarely seen. Now people mostly report seeing large triangles instead of discs or boomerangs, because that is what they are told to expect to see.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: UFOlogy Podcast, 2015
Early UFO reports described odd shapes as “flying saucers” because observers likened their motion to a skipping saucer, later shifting to triangles as cultural expectations changed.
In simple terms: Early sightings were described by motion, later reports follow expectations.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how expectations shape perception of unknown phenomena.
Themes
perception
culture
UFOs
media
expectations
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
observational
historical
critical
When to use this quote
- skywatching
- media analysis
- historical research
- public education
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
social influence
visual perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do cultural narratives influence what we claim to see?
- Can we separate genuine observation from expectation?
A Different Perspective
Later reports may be influenced by prior narratives, not purely objective observation.
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