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POTD Exclusive! NBC Tearfully Confirms Beloved Sitcom Alien ALF, Was Actually Just a Guy in a Furry Suit - ALF sitcom hoax revealed - Prattle of the Damned

POTD Exclusive! NBC Tearfully Confirms Beloved Sitcom Alien ALF, Was Actually Just a Guy in a Furry Suit

NEW YORK, NY – In a move that will leave a generation of latchkey children questioning their entire childhood, NBC held a tearful press conference yesterday to confess a shocking truth: ALF, the lovable (and perpetually hungry) alien from Melmac, was never actually from outer space. “We deeply regret the deception,” sniffled Leslie Lapidus, a…


NEW YORK, NY – In a move that will leave a generation of latchkey children questioning their entire childhood, NBC held a tearful press conference yesterday to confess a shocking truth: ALF, the lovable (and perpetually hungry) alien from Melmac, was never actually from outer space.

“We deeply regret the deception,” sniffled Leslie Lapidus, a red-faced network executive dabbing her eyes with a monogrammed handkerchief. “ALF was, in fact, a talented character actor named Michu Meszaros wearing a very itchy fur suit.”  She went on to say “The name NBC is synonymous with truth, and truth is what we have continued to report!”  Leslie paused briefly before continuing… “well, except for that little thing in late 2019 through 2020, but that’s outside the scope of this press conference”.

The revelation comes after decades of speculation and internet conspiracy theories. Diehard fans are reeling.

“My whole life has been a lie!” cried a distraught woman clutching a well-worn ALF plushie. “How could they do this to us? How could they make us believe a furry gremlin from outer space just…wanted to eat cats and watch reruns of ‘Charles in Charge’?”

The network claims the decision to fabricate ALF’s origin story was a desperate attempt to boost ratings.

“Sitcoms about single moms were a dime a dozen back then,” explained a sheepish network programmer. “We needed an edge. So, we threw in a spaceship, a microwave addiction, and voila! Instant Nielsen gold.”

Michu Meszaros, the man behind the mask (or rather, the fur), remains unavailable for comment. Sources say he’s vacationing in Tahiti on a lifetime supply of canned olives (ALF’s other questionable culinary preference).

Social media is ablaze with reactions, ranging from outrage to a begrudging acceptance.

  • “#JusticeForALF” is trending worldwide.
  • Conspiracy theorists are having a field day, claiming this is just the tip of the iceberg (and by iceberg, they probably mean a giant government cover-up.
  • Support groups are popping up for fans struggling to come to terms with their shattered childhood memories.

The future of ALF’s legacy remains uncertain. But one thing’s for sure: next time you see a sitcom about a quirky outsider with an insatiable appetite for cats, you might want to take it with a grain of salt (and maybe a side of olives, just in case).