Newsflash: Aliens from a distant planet have descended on to
earth. Apparently, they so greatly disliked what they have
encountered that they are making a hasty retreat. Intrepid
Yated Neeman newsreporter, Risa Rotman, managed to
procure an exclusive interview with these unusual
creatures.
Upon meeting with my extraterritoristial interviewees, I was
given to understand that the reason for their quick
departure, is that the emotional climate of their own planet
so vastly differs from our own. Apparently they have never
experienced hate, fighting and war and are unable to tolerate
these conditions on earth. The aliens explained that the
beings of their own planet live in total peace and harmony.
They agreed to tell me some of their thoughts on the
matter.
Risa Rotman: Is it really true that no disharmony,
disagreements or animosity occur amongst your fellow
creatures?
Alien: Until we reached this planet of Earth, we were unaware
of how much ill-will could exist in this universe.
RR: So, tell me, how do you do it?
Alien: I don't know if we do anything in particular, but I've
made some observations that could perhaps throw light on the
matter.
RR: Please tell us. I'm sure our readers would love to
hear.
Alien: As you've probably noticed, there are some fundamental
differences in our physiques from you earthlings.
RR: I had noticed indeed. (These creatures have some
interesting physical phenomena, as will be discussed in our
interview. One feature of great note is that their bodies are
what can be described as puzzle-shaped.)
Alien: Let's start off with our eyes. They are very good. Not
only do we benefit from good vision, but these eyes allow us
to see good in all our fellow planet-creatures.
RR: That's a nice thought. Perhaps our opthamologists could
suggest eye exercises so that we could also develop this
attribute.
Alien: Er...maybe. Our next noticeable feature is that we
have very short noses. It prevents us from putting them into
other fellow planet-creatures' business. I imagine that this
has led to preventing many unnecessary quarrels.
RR: I suppose active noses could be the cause of extra
tension and strife, but I doubt that anyone, here, would cut
off his nose to spite his face.
Alien: Perhaps you missed the point. Another exterior
physical attribute is our soft flexible forms. We're always
able to make way for someone else.
RR: No pointy elbows, huh? Anything else?
Alien: Now we can discuss some of our interior properties,
not visual to the eye. Just as we have very good eyes, we
have very good hearts. They are of a large size and there's
room for everyone to be contained within.
RR: Oh? Do you think more aerobic exercises would help us
build up our own cardiovascular system?
Alien: Mmmmm....? We also maintain a very unique nervous
system.
RR: Oh, I'm always nervous.
Alien: This nervous system allows us to feel almost none of
our own pain.
RR: That sounds great!
Alien: But we will feel the hurt of others, which makes us
very careful never to inflict pain on anyone else.
RR: That's very profound. Does your puzzle shape form
contribute to your peacefulness?
Alien: I was waiting for you to ask this question. I think
that this is the most fundamental reason for our highly
developed harmony. First of all, even when just two of us get
together, we make a more clear image. Second, when all our
planet-creatures join together, we form an enormous
breathtaking mural. Knowing that each one is an intrinsic
part of the picture requires us to respect and appreciate one
another despite our differences.
RR: That's really amazing!
Alien: Well, I hope I've given you some useful insight into
how we have such a peaceful society, but I must get going. I
don't think I can manage all this bickering and quarreling
one more moment. Bye!
