Bore of the Worlds
When the lights came to Earth, displaying powers beyond anyone’s comprehension, everyone just assumed they’d take over the world.
Instead, they ran for city council in Sudbury, Ontario. They ran on a platform of public parks and fixing infrastructure instantly through cosmic rays.
They won.
As years passed, world leaders flew into the mining town to suggest that if they weren’t going to conquer the planet, maybe they could at least run for mayor.
Finally, people gave up, shaking their heads at the state of alien invasions these days and muttering that H.G. Wells must be spinning in his grave.
The Green-Walled Treehouse 
Invaders – you don’t get the right sort these days, do you? Thank you for a little welcome light relief, David.
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I love the photo by Liz Young and how your graphic compliments it.
I too appreciate the light relief, to quote Sandra.
The image of Mr. Wells spinning in his grave dying, no pun intended, perhaps to weigh in is wonderful.
Another slam dunk. 🙂
Susannah
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Well that’s a pretty concrete demonstration from them that “we come in peace”. Does it violate the prime directive though?
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Aliens who take over the political scene?
I don’t suppose they could do much worse.
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I’m still trying to figure out why Sudbury, Ontario… 🙂
Who knows? Maybe joining the political scene will actually accomplish something!
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What a fun story! Nothing too serious in this week of very serious news.
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A humorous take on the prompt!
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Funny, my favorite story this week.
Tracey
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Ah, my suspicions are correct, our councils are run by aliens or at least those out of touch.
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That explains a lot about our current elected officials.
Thanks for clearing that up, David.
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They’ve got me vote!
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Ha. What fun. I love these aliens. Can someone send them down my way?
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Dear David,
Well that explains the political state of affairs. Aliens. I suspected as much. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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now i’m starting to wonder if some of our current politicians are really aliens in disguise. 🙂
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That explains everything to my satisfaction. Aliens. Of course!
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