When my dad and I saw the video, we both reacted simultaneously.
His reaction: "Well, that's 30 seconds wasted."
My reaction: "Strobe light on clouds. Not impressed."
Cynical minds think alike, I guess.
Even if it IS aliens, we've seen enough movies to know that they can't win. The best part is, we can also learn from the mistakes in sci-fi movies!
Rule #1: The aliens ARE NOT FRIENDLY!!! Launch preemptive strikes!
Rule #2: You need to find an ultra-manly guy, preferably associated with the military, as well as an underappreciated genius.
Rule #3: When the genius comes up with a ridiculous plan that seems completely suicidal, go along with it. It will be a stunning success.
Rule #4: Alternately, you can see if the aliens wear space suits. If they don't, just comply with them, they have no immunity to Earth diseases.
Rule #5: If they do wear space suits, see rule #2.
Rule #6: If they have force fields, try an EMP or other electronic warfare. This has not been tried in any movie, so there is a high chance of success.
His reaction: "Well, that's 30 seconds wasted."
My reaction: "Strobe light on clouds. Not impressed."

Even if it IS aliens, we've seen enough movies to know that they can't win. The best part is, we can also learn from the mistakes in sci-fi movies!
Rule #1: The aliens ARE NOT FRIENDLY!!! Launch preemptive strikes!
Rule #2: You need to find an ultra-manly guy, preferably associated with the military, as well as an underappreciated genius.
Rule #3: When the genius comes up with a ridiculous plan that seems completely suicidal, go along with it. It will be a stunning success.
Rule #4: Alternately, you can see if the aliens wear space suits. If they don't, just comply with them, they have no immunity to Earth diseases.
Rule #5: If they do wear space suits, see rule #2.
Rule #6: If they have force fields, try an EMP or other electronic warfare. This has not been tried in any movie, so there is a high chance of success.