1 {scene: Ishmael's college dorm room. He sits at his computer.}
1 [sound]: Knock! Knock! {Ishmael gets the door}
2 Martian 1: Hi. We're invading Earth. Hand over your room key.
3 Ishmael: You're invading the entire planet, but you want access to my room?
4 Martian 2: We have to start somewhere.

Well yeah, they do have to start somewhere.

What, you were expecting something amusing here?

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2015-08-08 Rerun commentary: Sometimes the simple jokes are the best. This actually made me laugh when I reviewed it just now prior to writing this rerun comentary.

I don't think it's ever been stated what university Ishmael attends, but I suspect it's probably Princeton. Bonus points for any reader who can figure out why...