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Yes, Aliens Are (Supposedly) Real—But Rent Is Too High For Many Of Us To Care

The government is in possession of non-human bodies, UFOs—but social media users are more concerned about the inflation here on earth.
Yes, Aliens Are (Supposedly) Real—But Rent Is Too High For Many Of Us To Care
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By Jasmine Browley · Updated July 29, 2023
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We’ve always theorized, but it has (sort of) been confirmed by the government that aliens are walking among us.

Former US intelligence official David Grush alleges that the government is in possession of non-human bodies, UFOs: pic.twitter.com/zucNcCrnV3

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 26, 2023

During a July 26 Congressional hearing about claims that the Pentagon has concealed information about their knowledge of UAPs — or “unidentified aerial phenomena, former intelligence official, retired Maj. David Grusch’s said that aliens exist and the government is in possession of ufo’s and non-human bodies.

An Associated Press report says that when asked whether the U.S. government had information about extraterrestrial life, Grusch shared the U.S. likely has been aware of “non-human” activity since the 1930s.

While this is staggering news for some, social media users shared they’re more concerned with what’s plaguing most humans right now: inflation.

Since aliens are real and here on earth, I’m sure they can see this tweet. How much y’all charge for rent on one of them UFO’s?? pic.twitter.com/lnF40ruFog

— THIS AIN’T PHAEDRA! (@nicryen) July 26, 2023

The latest US consumer price index (CPI) figures shows an increase of 3% for goods and services over the last year, running up the costs of basic necessities like rent by thousands of dollars. For example, as ESSENCE previously reported, listed rents across the country for available increased 15% from 2021, with the average rent price being above $2,000 a month across the county. Rent in cities like Austin, Seattle, and Cincinnati is up by 30%. The median asking price for rent in Los Angeles is $3,400.

With that, while the news of aliens possibly walking among us is shocking, social media users are more grounded in economic concerns. Here are a few of the funniest responses we’ve to seen to the news around the internet.

ok, my question has been and will forever be: if UFO’s or aliens suddenly exist, what changes? Do I suddenly get free rent? Do I never need to work? Will food scarcity cease to exist?

You know the answer. Moving on. https://t.co/6xOLSXtXO4

— DIRTY 30 (@501Flame) July 25, 2023

So they stated that they have recovered non human bodies from UFO’s, that programs get funded by misappropriation of funds, they been having contact since the 1930. But rent still $2000 for a 1:1 smh

— 🍯 (@Fonzaya_) July 26, 2023

Them niggas can take me and let me live in the UFO. Rent is 1000% cheaper up there https://t.co/UTbMqH7XvW

— Martin Payne (@Draristotle) July 26, 2023

Between this and UFOs I’m just seeing if I need to pay rent or nah https://t.co/10BcV1NLUp

— Alexandria Williams | The Run Influencer (@alexandriawill) July 26, 2023

Me letting the aliens experiment on me in their UFO bc I’m tired of paying rent and bills here anyways pic.twitter.com/RSsw2v9kAq

— julie 𓆏 (@purelypixi) July 26, 2023