The Alien Pelican

    By andrew.weingarten

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    21 Jan, 2024

    a bird sitting on top of a globe in the sky with stars above it and a bright blue sky

    He was an alien who resembled a pelican, a character straight out of a madcap comic book. Living on a planet that exploded, our pelican-like alien was ejected into space, hurtling towards the third rock from the sun.

    a bird with a large beak standing on a body of water under a night sky with stars and a full moon

    Confused by his new surroundings, the alien decided to blend in. Transforming into a child, he found himself in a place filled with laughter and joy - a place called Disneyworld.

    a bird with purple feathers standing in a jail cell area with jail cells in the background and a neon light

    His disguise didn't last long. He was discovered and sent to jail, but not before causing a ruckus, like any alien child would.

    a bird with a long beak standing on a rock with a star in the sky behind it and a bird flying above it

    Jail was not a place for an alien pelican. He decided to escape, using his trusty laser to burn through the bars. He was free again, ready for his next adventure.

    a bird with a blue head and purple wings standing on a ledge in front of a city skyline with skyscrapers

    For some reason, the alien pelican had an obsession with finding the White House. He had heard it was important and thought it might help him get back home.

    a bird with a long beak and a large beak is standing in the middle of a city street with buildings

    He managed to locate the White House, but his plan backfired. Instead of getting help, he ended up kidnapping the president.

    a bird with a long beak is flying in the air over a cityscape with skyscrapers in the background

    In his effort to escape, he took to the sky with the president. But his grip was not strong enough, and he accidentally dropped the president from mid-air.

    a man in a suit and tie with a bird on his shoulder and a star in the background with a sky full of stars

    The president, luckily, landed in a haystack. The alien, meanwhile, was now the most wanted entity in the country.

    a motorcycle with a bird on the back of it driving down a city street at night with tall buildings

    Chased by the police, the alien pelican was a fugitive. He had to find a way to escape this madness and return home. But how? His home planet was gone.

    a bird standing on top of a rock under a night sky with stars and a moon in the background

    He remembered something. The fragments of his exploded planet had fallen somewhere on Earth. If he could find them, maybe he could rebuild his home.

    a man standing on a path with a bird on his back and a full moon in the background, with a mountain range in the foreground

    The alien pelican embarked on a new quest. He traveled across the country, searching for pieces of his home planet. His journey was long and full of trials.

    a painting of a bird and a man in a forest with a light shining down on it's head

    Along his journey, he encountered all sorts of characters. Some were helpful, others not so much. But he continued, driven by a hope to find his home.

    a bird and a bird standing in the desert under a night sky with stars and a milky sky behind it

    One day, while evading the authorities, he stumbled upon a peculiar sight. A land mass that looked like a boot. Could it be?

    a bird standing on top of a hill under a night sky filled with stars and planets with a man standing on a rock

    It was. The boot-shaped land was made up of fragments of his home planet. His heart filled with joy, he decided to settle down there.

    a bird standing on a sidewalk in front of a street with houses and a bird flying overhead in the sky

    The residents of the area were surprised to find an alien pelican among them. But they welcomed him, and he became a part of their community.

    a bird with a large beak standing on a body of water under a night sky with stars and a shooting star

    The alien pelican lived among them, bringing his unique brand of mischief and humor. He also brought a piece of his home to them.

    a couple of birds that are standing next to each other on a street corner with a building in the background

    Over time, the residents grew fond of the alien pelican. They started calling their area the 'Pelican State', a tribute to their new friend.

    a bird is standing on a city street at night with a sky background and clouds in the sky above

    The alien pelican became a legend, his story passed down through generations. The Pelican State, as it was now known, thrived under his watchful eye.

    a bird with a long beak standing on a ledge in a city at night with stars and a full moon

    The alien pelican continued his adventures, but now he had a home to return to. He was no longer a lost alien, but a part of something bigger.

    a bird with a large beak standing on a rock in the sky with stars and clouds around it, with a mountain in the background

    And thus, the Pelican State came to be. All thanks to an alien pelican and his madcap adventures. But remember, this is just a story. Or is it?