h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

there were some strange noises in 'moonbase alpha' but if there was any music i forgot it

There was a fairly catchy tune in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," but it was wasted on the visitors from another galaxy.

yes. that was quite a good film for its age

I will never look at mashed potatoes in the same way again.

I like that tune, too.

If you liked the aliens in "Close Encounters," you'll love the next wave when they return as chickens riding giant cucumbers.

Like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx1cSJNor7I

A little like that, but with red and black feathers and purple eggs.
Oh, and the cucumbers are extremely flatulent, so you can smell them before you see them.

is that why they are free range

Free range cucumbers?

You have no idea!

Those vines get around!

i heard it through the cucumber vine

I think the beat would have to be different in that version, Pierce. Plus, the thought of eating dried cucumbers (as opposed to dried grapes) doesn't help my mind, let alone my stomach.

Having had extensive experience with vegetable gardens, I agree...

I heard it through the cuke vine,
All that okra that should be mine
Over by the cuke vine
Grew six inches and I'll lose my mind
Feed the groundhog, yeah.

I'm sure the groundhog thanks you!

cucumbers should not be dry. they should be shredded and mixed with yoghurt and garlic and a pinch of salt and a bottle of retsina and some fresh bread

That sounds yummy!

That's tzatziki.

Though cucumbers wilted in vinegar and olive oil are also yummy.

Yes, they are yummy!

it is custom in denmark to slice cucumbers thin and marinate them for a couple of minutes in vinegar, water and sugar before serving them with roast