Science fiction is about so much more than the combination of science and fiction. Sure, it all starts with an idea rooted in science that doesn’t exist in the real world yet. But then it becomes about complex worlds– intricate creations, the creatures that inhabit them, and the logic that guides their societies. And yes, I’m talking about the Gremlins.

The minds behind these works of art are some of the hardest-working minds in show business. They have to come up with new galaxies, new languages, and tie it all together with a gripping story. It’s not easy to make an alien seem relatable, but some creators manage to do it effortlessly. Think of how lovable ET is. How did they do that? He’s so strange looking! That’s the power of storytelling, friends. Give him motivation and a best friend, and we’re hooked. And these memes are here to celebrate those very stories.