And I'll tell you something too. That's starting to annoy me about UFOs, the fact that they cross galaxies or universes to visit us, and always end up in places like : Fyffe fucking Alabama. Maybe these aren't super-intelligent beings, you know what I mean?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The assumption of advanced aliens landing in obscure places suggests intelligence doesn't match their behavior. It mocks the seriousness often given to UFO theories.
- In plain terms
- Aliens visiting boring places might not be super intelligent.
- What can you take from it?
- Question claims about intelligence based on behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What proves intelligence?
- Why do we expect aliens to be smart?
Another view
Relies on humor rather than factual analysis of UFO reports.
More from Bill Hicks
See, I know you entertain some kind of eternal life fantasy because you've chosen not to smoke; let me be the first to pop that fucking bubble and send you hur…
Permalink to quote #33 To my delight, I find that there is a different warning on each pack of cigarettes. Mine says: 'Warning: Smoking can cause fetal damage or premature birth.' Fu…
Permalink to quote #35 Non-smokers die every day. Sleep tight!
Permalink to quote #32
Related quotes
The true test of intelligence is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don't know what to do
John HoltJohn Holt quote #1 Action is the real measure of intelligence.
Napoleon HillNapoleon Hill quote #11 I have no idea. People who boast about their IQ are losers.
Stephen HawkingStephen Hawking quote #13