In this episode of GL Deep Dives, we explore the classic sci-fi short story “The Day the Aliens Came” by Robert Sheckley. Through a calm reading and fresh commentary, we unpack its humor, hidden messages, and eerie relevance to our world today. Was it just a satire—or a deeper truth wrapped in fiction? Join us as we reflect on what this timeless piece says about humanity, otherness, and our own strange expectations of first contact.