An amateur recorded video has been going viral across both Yamataian and Nepleslian social networks in the past few weeks, achieving a record number of views within mere days. The recording depicts a pair of large, yellow insectoids: Diplomatic representatives of the obscure species known as the I'ee. While accompanying a Yamataian official to a private meeting, one of the large, wasp-like beings appeared to become enamoured with a particularly large, potted ficus, which she embraced while squeaking profusely. The Yamataian official was visibly confused and uncomfortable throughout the display, repeatedly requesting the I'ee to leave the ficus alone while attempting to disperse the growing crowd watching the spectacle. When asked to comment on the issue, the I'ee, displaying a smile on the emotive mask she wore on her face, declared: "Plants are my friends too! I like this plant!"
General opinion and response to the viral video has been mixed, with most deciding that the endearing, childish display was 'cute', others showing irritation that an official alien delegation would display such immaturity in front of a Yamataian official. A small minority appear engrossed in an existential crisis of sorts, baffled and horrified that 'a giant bug can be so freakin' cute'.
Can we possibly hope to be as good a friend to the I'ee as that ficus? More on this story as it develops!
General opinion and response to the viral video has been mixed, with most deciding that the endearing, childish display was 'cute', others showing irritation that an official alien delegation would display such immaturity in front of a Yamataian official. A small minority appear engrossed in an existential crisis of sorts, baffled and horrified that 'a giant bug can be so freakin' cute'.
Can we possibly hope to be as good a friend to the I'ee as that ficus? More on this story as it develops!
