10/12/2025
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LOCAL IDIOTS CONVINCED Space Aliens Are About to Slide Into Earth's DMs - Scientists Say "Maybe?"
By: Rampage - Investigative Reporter & Professional Sky-Starer
Additional Reporting: Kris - Thumb Region Correspondent & Alien Conspiracy Enthusiast
BREAKING: 53 Days Until Universe Potentially Exposes Humanity as Complete Morons
THUMB REGION, MICHIGAN — Listen up, you beautiful disasters. If you thought 2025 was already weird enough with gas prices doing whatever the hell they want and politicians still pretending they know what they're doing, buckle up buttercup because apparently THE UNIVERSE is about to drop some major news in 53 days.
That's right. According to some page run by a guy in a Guy Fawkes mask (because nothing says "credible source" like anonymous internet weirdos), scientists are allegedly freaking out about "strange lights, new signals, and unexplained patterns coming from deep space."
Now, before you start building your tin foil hat collection and stockpiling canned beans in your basement next to your uncle's questionable moonshine operation, let's break this down S**t Rag News style — with absolutely zero journalistic integrity and maximum entertainment value.
What the Hell Are They Even Talking About?
So apparently, researchers across the world (and we're assuming that includes at least one guy in a basement in Bad Axe with a ham radio and too much free time) are studying these mysterious signals from deep space. The post claims these discoveries are "raising exciting questions about what might be out there and how much we still have to learn."
Translation: Scientists saw something weird on their fancy telescope doohickeys and now everyone's acting like E.T. is about to phone home collect call.
The Facebook prophet goes on to say: "It may sound unbelievable, but the growing curiosity shows how connected we are when it comes to the mysteries of the universe."
You know what else sounds unbelievable? That Jerry from Harbor Beach still thinks his 1987 Chevy S-10 is a "classic investment vehicle" and not a rusted death trap held together by duct tape and prayer. But here we are.
Local Reaction: Thumb Region Loses Its Collective Mind
When S**t Rag News hit the streets of the Thumb region to get reactions from locals about potential alien contact in 53 days, the responses were... exactly what you'd expect from Michigan's finest.
Debbie from Port Hope (who asked us not to use her last name because she's "not trying to be on any government lists") told us while chain-smoking Virginia Slims outside the Dollar General: "I KNEW IT! I've been saying for years that those lights over the lake weren't just drunk ice fishermen! My ex-husband said I was crazy, but WHO'S CRAZY NOW, KEVIN? WHO'S CRAZY NOW?"
Big Mike from Caseville (exactly as large as his name suggests) had a different take: "Aliens? Hell, I don't even believe in Wyoming. You think I'm gonna start believing in space creatures? Besides, if they were smart enough to travel through space, why would they waste their time coming HERE? Have they SEEN our roads?"
Valid point, Big Mike. Valid point.
The Science™ (Or Whatever We're Calling It)
According to the Facebook post that started this whole mess, some people think these signals are "nothing unusual" while others believe they could lead to "something historic."
So basically, scientists are about as decisive as your buddy trying to pick a restaurant at 9 PM on a Saturday. "I don't know, man, what do YOU want?"
The post continues: "I'm not worried — I'm fascinated. The idea that we may soon learn more about our universe feels inspiring and humbling."
Cool, cool. Meanwhile, back here on Earth, Karen from Elkton is still fighting with the Walmart cashier about an expired coupon for 50 cents off toilet paper. But sure, let's all get existential about cosmic mysteries.
The Alien Question Nobody Asked But Everyone's Thinking
Here's where it gets REALLY spicy, folks. The mysterious Facebook sage drops this gem: "Maybe—just maybe—the universe is getting ready to finally show us we're not alone in this vast cosmos... that aliens might truly exist."
*Record scratch*
Hold up. Let me get this straight. We've got politicians who can't balance a budget, TikTokers eating Tide Pods, and people who still can't figure out how to use their turn signals, and NOW we're supposed to believe the universe is like "Yeah, humanity seems ready for first contact"?
If aliens ARE monitoring us, they're probably watching from a safe distance like concerned parents at their kid's first school play — proud but also deeply worried about what trainwreck might happen next.
Local "Expert" Weighs In
S**t Rag News tracked down Randy "The Cosmos Kid" Patterson, a self-proclaimed "amateur astronomer and part-time philosopher" who operates out of a double-wide trailer near Sebewaing. Randy has exactly zero credentials but DOES have a really expensive telescope he bought on credit and a lot of opinions.
"Look, I've been watching the skies for fifteen years," Randy told us while wearing a bathrobe at 2 PM on a Tuesday. "I've seen things, man. Lights. Patterns. One time I'm pretty sure I saw a UFO, but it turned out to be a Walmart bag caught in the wind. But OTHER than that, totally unexplainable stuff."
When asked about the 53-day countdown, Randy got serious (or as serious as a guy in a bathrobe can get): "If aliens are coming, I hope they bring better beer and maybe some answers about why we still can't fix the damn potholes on M-25. If they can travel through space, surely they've figured out basic infrastructure."
Again, valid concerns from the Thumb region.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Let's play a fun game called "How Would Humanity Screw Up First Contact?" Here are the top scenarios from Thumb region residents:
Scenario 1: Aliens land, immediately get hit with Michigan's "Pure Michigan" tourism campaign, decide humans are insufferable, leave.
Scenario 2: Someone tries to sell them essential oils or get them into a pyramid scheme. Aliens declare war.
Scenario 3: Aliens come in peace, some dude in camo tries to shoot them for Instagram likes. Intergalactic incident ensues.
Scenario 4: They land in the Thumb region, experience one winter, and immediately return home to warn other species about "snow squalls" and "polar vortexes."
Scenario 5: Aliens make contact, humans immediately start arguing about it on Facebook. Aliens observe for 10 minutes, decide we're not worth the trouble, leave.
The Real Question: What Happens in 53 Days?
So what's supposedly happening in early December? According to the Facebook post, this could be "an important moment in space exploration."
S**t Rag News did some digging (and by digging, I mean we Googled for like 15 minutes while eating gas station nachos), and honestly? Nobody knows what specific event this is referring to. Could be a NASA announcement. Could be some new telescope data. Could be absolutely nothing.
But that's not stopping people from losing their minds about it.
Thumb Region Prepares for Potential Alien Visitors
In anticipation of possible first contact (or at least something weird happening in space), locals have begun preparing in their own special ways:
- Cheryl from Bad Axe is learning basic phrases in what she calls "alien language" but is actually just speaking backwards English while drunk.
- The Port Austin Welcome Committee is debating whether to include "humans and non-humans alike" in their town slogan.
- Dale from Pigeon has started a Facebook group called "Thumb Region UFO Watch Party" that has somehow gained 2,000 members in three days, most of whom are just there for the memes.
- Several local churches are having emergency meetings to determine if aliens have souls and whether they need baptizing.
The Conspiracy Corner
Now, no S**t Rag News article would be complete without diving into some absolutely unhinged conspiracy theories that definitely won't age well:
Theory 1: The government has known about aliens for decades and is finally ready to admit it because they need a distraction from literally everything else going wrong.
Theory 2: The aliens have been here the whole time, disguised as regular people. (Looking at you, Dave from the hardware store who never ages and always knows where everything is.)
Theory 3: This is all a elaborate marketing stunt for a new sci-fi movie that nobody asked for.
Theory 4: The aliens are coming specifically to save us from ourselves, which honestly, fair.
Theory 5: There are no aliens, scientists are just trolling us to see how gullible we are. (Also fair.)
What Scientists (Probably) Actually Think
While anonymous pages are out here predicting cosmic revelations, actual scientists are probably just doing normal science stuff — analyzing radio signals, studying distant galaxies, and trying to figure out why their grant funding keeps getting cut.
When S**t Rag News reached out to actual space scientists for comment, they were too busy doing real work to respond to a satirical news outlet from Michigan's Thumb region. Shocking, we know.
The Bottom Line
Look, here's the deal: Could something interesting happen in space exploration in the next 53 days? Sure. Maybe. Who knows.
Will it be earth-shattering proof of alien life? Probably not.
Will that stop people from freaking out about it on social media? Absolutely not.
The Facebook post ends with this thoughtful nugget: "Keep looking up — the universe might be about to share another secret."
You know what? That's actually kind of nice. In a world where everything feels like chaos and nobody can agree on anything, maybe looking up at the stars and wondering "what if?" isn't such a bad thing.
Or maybe we're all just collectively losing our minds and aliens are watching us like a reality TV show they can't stop watching even though they know it's trash.
Either way, mark your calendars for early December. Either something cool happens, or we all look like idiots. And honestly? Those are pretty standard odds for humanity.
S**t Rag News Totally Legitimate™ Space Contact Preparedness Checklist:
✅ Stock up on snacks (aliens probably hungry after long space trip)
✅ Learn to say "hello" in literally any language besides English
✅ Hide your embarrassing internet search history
✅ Practice not being weird (impossible for Thumb region, but try)
✅ Prepare explanation for why we still use fossil fuels
✅ Have excuses ready for why our planet is a mess
✅ Clear browser history (worth mentioning twice)
✅ Practice looking intelligent (also impossible but worth a shot)
FINAL THOUGHTS FROM YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD S**T RAG NEWS TEAM:
Whether you believe aliens are coming, think it's all nonsense, or fall somewhere in between, one thing's for certain: the next 53 days are gonna be WILD on social media.
So keep looking up, keep questioning everything, and for the love of all that is holy, please learn how to use your turn signals before aliens get here and judge us for it.
This has been your S**t Rag News special report. We'll update you in 53 days when either the universe reveals its secrets or we all collectively forget this ever happened and move on to the next internet freakout.
Stay curious, stay skeptical, and stay tuned.
- Rampage & Kris
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Disclaimer: This is satirical news. Any resemblance to actual events, aliens, or coherent journalism is purely coincidental. S**t Rag News is not responsible for any alien-related panic, existential crises, or arguments with relatives about space conspiracies that may result from reading this article.
