American Voices

Is There Life on Mars?

August 21, 1996 | ISSUE 30•02

NASA scientists recently discovered a Martian rock that may contain the remains of ancient life, raising the distinct possibility that we are not alone in the universe. What do you think?

  • Life on Mars? That's nothing—you should see the hideous lifeform that just fell out of my wife.

    Herb Leuchtenberg
    Financier

  • As a 15th century peasant, I am frightened by this news. I must now go read Scripture by the light of a burning witch.

    Oliver Teufel
    Orthopedic Surgeon

  • Perhaps now we'll find that men truly are from Mars—and that women are from Venus.

    Karyn Orosco
    Psychologist

  • Earthman! You have violated the intergalactic codes of the Funk! I wanna see y'all put your hands together and get on up for the Mothership!

    James Santos
    Electrician

  • Any educated person should know a meteor in Antarctica is no proof of Martian life. It can only be the passed gallstone of Guntuska, mighty All-Father of the Skies.

    Patti Phelps
    Comptroller

  • This is another sign that the end is nigh. That's as good a reason as any to pork my cousin.

    Tim Backman
    Systems Analyst

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