The 2017 4chan Alien Photo
One image sparked belief. And now it's gone.
Where's the evidence? people ask. Sometimes it's right in front of us. There are videos, photos, and stories all around of UFOs and even alien bodies. Many of these have been debunked. Some have mythologies behind them that could inspire the next great NHI film. The 2017 4chan alien photo is one of those.
If you didn't see it, you're in good company. I certainly didn't--and I'm not sure I've ever been on 4chan. But, that's not the point. The point is that many did see it, and they were moved. Some violently, physically reacting to a photograph so shocking they could only look away, wretch, and log off for the night. It wasn't AI or Photoshop. It "felt" real. That might be the end of the story, except what happened next. 4chan quickly went down after the post with the image went live. It disappeared. And now all that's left are the stories from those that were lucky, or unlucky, enough to see it.
For the rundown, visit Alien Archivist. Whoever runs the Substack does a great job collecting fringe materials, and I will occasionally share some of the more noteworthy here.