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If you spend a lot of time visiting internet forums or are an avid flickr user, you may have come accross the recent UFO sightings in California, which have received a lot of coverage on various sites.
Apart from the support from a relatively small number of believers, these photos have been the subject of much ridicule, with some even going to the extent of producing a similar images using computer graphics in the space of an hour and a half.
Somebody else went a step further and produced a short animation of the 'craft' or 'drone' taking off.
Speculation about the source of the original pictures ranges from elaborate hoax to viral advertising campaign (potential candidates include the new Transformers movie, the upcoming Starcraft II computer game or even new Star Wars material), not forgetting the usual 'top secret' government experiment theory.
From Area 51 to 9/11 , the web has made discussion and debate about cover-ups and conspiracies more accessible than ever, with new sources coming out on a regular basis. Visit some of the links at the bottom to find out more.
If you're a fan of wacky conspiracy theories, check out this article, which highlights some of the more outlandish ones. Some seem to have some basis in reality while others appear to be the result of serious paranoia; my personal favourite involves the world being run by reptile aliens (including the royal family).
Scouring the web, the lessons to be learned are probably along the lines of don't believe what 'they' tell you, bow down to our alien overlords before it's too late and remember: you may be paranoid, but it doesn't mean they're not after you.
If you're really interested...
Have you seen something interesting, cool or just plain wierd on the web? Would you like to comment or complain about this column? Email me on dominic_freeston@theyorker.co.uk.
