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    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson 15 Jul 2012

    Met an actual alien at ComicCon 2012, but people assumed she was just a human in a costume.pic.twitter.com/5cu7iMob

    9:04 AM - 15 Jul 2012
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    • Mia Dhesi Clipsee López ☠ lada&zorba Mini Korattyile Grey NAISU Blu_Safyre inhalerboy राघव सहगल ✯
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      1. Kris Kerzman‏ @kriskerzman 15 Jul 2012
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Not sure which is more cool: that alien costume or the fact you're at #SDCC2012. #spaceiscool

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      2. David Forager‏ @DavidForager 15 Jul 2012
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        @neiltyson in the context of a string theory-based universe containing infinite realities, is it theoretically plausible that you're a pony?

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      2. Kelli Beaudry‏ @KelliBeaudry 15 Jul 2012
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        @neiltyson Do people/aliens recognize you when you're not wearing a celestial vest/tie?

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      1. Brian‏ @GuyNamedBrian 15 Jul 2012
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        @neiltyson Interesting how aliens all tend to be bipedal don't you think?

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      1. Keith Peverley‏ @Keith2743 15 Jul 2012
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        @neiltyson Can I get an 8X10 glossy signed copy of that?

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      1. Wrestling Roundtable‏ @WrestRoundtable 15 Jul 2012
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        @neiltyson Looks like an illegal alien to me, Dr. Jones. I mean, Tyson. Indiana DeGrasse Tyson. -E

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      2. ςђгเรՇเคภ‏ @BrownDogBlanket 15 Jul 2012
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        @neiltyson is that lady gaga?

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      2. Marc Onofrio‏ @marconofrio 15 Jul 2012
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        @neiltyson Cinema Makeup School? What galaxy is that planet from?

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      1. KFC‏ @HaHaBillTon 31 Dec 2013
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        @neiltyson WOW! That looks sooooo scary

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      1. Capt'n A!‏ @CaptnAtheist 13 Oct 2012
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        @neiltyson, A Mormon without his "magical underpants" on! Now I see why they have to wear them... !

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      1. ravecow‏ @ravecow1 20 Jul 2012
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        @neiltyson am I a bad person for expecting a meican in the picture?

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      1. David Almond‏ @davefabo 18 Jul 2012
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        @neiltyson what a fantastic alien!

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      1. Kirk Cheyfitz‏ @KirkCheyfitz 17 Jul 2012
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        .@neiltyson I should add: This is a problem that has been bothering me ever since attending "Is Earth Unique?" debate at AMNH.

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      2. Kirk Cheyfitz‏ @KirkCheyfitz 17 Jul 2012
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        .@neiltyson How exactly do you tell the difference between actual aliens and humans?

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      4. Kirk Cheyfitz‏ @KirkCheyfitz 17 Jul 2012
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        @nathanjcarr Good morning, Nathan. Is all well on campus?

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      6. Kirk Cheyfitz‏ @KirkCheyfitz 17 Jul 2012

        @nathanjcarr Sounds good. Say hi to Lou for me.

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