Aliens

In the 1930's, when they were invented, aliens tended to come from Mars or, occasionally, the Moon. Since then, however, aliens have been coming from ever greater distances, sometimes even from other galaxies. By astonishing bad luck none of these super-intelligent hyper-advanced extra-terrestrial travelers have ever managed to make contact with any scientist, linguist or government leader who may have been able to understand them. Instead, they have had to make do with a long succession of loners, weirdos and hicks from the American Midwest.

Aliens have big eyes and elongated limbs for some reason. Other than that, they are quite like humans, with feelings, taste and a sense of fair play.

Flying Saucers used to be very popular amongst aliens but have long since gone out of fashion. These days, aliens prefer cigar shaped spaceships which are considered to be more stylish.