I.R. - always a pleasure to see you on the boards
Sorry guys, no Treetog special - just loving the idea of sending out a satellite with a map of our solar system and the message - "feeling snacky, here we are" ......
In it's own way, as Jafo noted, this too is a classic theme.....
A race of aliens known as the Kanamits land on Earth and promise to be nothing but helpful to the cause of humanity. Initially wary of the intentions of such a highly advanced race, even the most skeptical humans are convinced when their code-breakers begin to translate one of the Kanamit's books, with the seemingly innocuous title, "To Serve Man. Chambers: What’s the matter, Pat? What's going on?
(Reverse angle looking toward her. Her lips tremble.)
Pat: I...I finally deciphered their language. All of it. I read their book.
(Close shot a suspended speaker overhead. A Kanamit's metallic voice rings out.)
Kanamit's voice: Please move ahead. You're holding up our departure. Kindly move ahead.
(Cut to: Two shot Chambers and Pat)
Chambers: Well?
Pat: Mr. Chambers...Mr. Chambers, the first page is just a collection of English words with their own translation. But the rest of the book...the rest of the book — It's a cookbook!
The extra added value here is that 'Amoy', who produced the greeting, is known in many places for it's dipping sauces. Could have been worse I guess, Wincustomize could have had it's own greeting - 'Come to Earth & skin for pleasure'
