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alien +‎ day

固有名詞

Alien Day

1. (fandom slang) April 26, as a "fan holiday" celebrating the science-fiction horror franchise Alien. The date 4/26 is in reference to fictional planet LV-426 where the Xenomorph was first unveiled.
   • 2016, Carl Franzen, “Happy Alien Day!”, in Popular Science:

     The Bottleneck Gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is also holding an Alien Day special

   • 2016, James White, “Alien Day: Neill Blomkamp posts new Newt art”, in Empire:

     Happy Alien Day, everyone! Did Father Xenomorphmas bring you any pulsating, slimy sacks of goodness? Have you face-hugged someone today?

   • 2017, Victoria Wollaston, “You can now experience the horror of Alien: Covenant in VR”, in Wired:

     To celebrate Alien Day, 20th Century Fox dropped its latest prologue short called "The Crossing" alongside a terrifying VR experience.

   • 2017, Mark Cerulli, “Ridley Scott Goes Back To His Alien Roots With ALIEN: COVENANT”, in Fangoria:

     Having recently seen the original film in a theater on “Alien Day”, it’s amazing how far visual effects have come in the last 38 years.

   • 2017, Imogen Groome, “Here’s why April 26 is Alien Day”, in Metro, London:

     For those who are into aliens, this is your lucky day – Wednesday 26 April is ‘Alien Day’.

   • 2017, Josie Griffiths, “What is Alien Day, why is it today, what special events are taking place and when is Alien: Covenant out?”, in The Sun, London:

     Alien Day is an unofficial holiday for fans of the iconic space-horror franchise. So no, we’re afraid you can’t claim a day off work.