IS IT A BIRD? IS IT A PLANE? LOCAL SHOP OWNER EXPLAINS

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019

​​Kim Humphrey, owner of Bead In Hand in Oak Park, says rumors of alien spacecraft landing in the area are simply “fake news.”
 
“I guess some not-very-good photos of my beadwork ended up on social media and, well, once a rumor starts it just takes off.”  Humphrey further explained that the photo is a piece of geometric beadwork she made, based on the open-source website with that name.  “The item in this photo is actually a warped square design from a beading magazine.  I agree there’s a certain ‘Star Trek Enterprise’ appearance when seen from the right angle.”
 
Humphrey is confident there are no aliens aboard.  “If there are aliens inside, they’re pretty small,” she said.  “The piece is only about 3 1/2” at it’s longest.”  Humphrey said the social media feedback has been enlightening.  “I hadn’t realized there was so much legitimate research about UFO’s” she said.  “But I’m also amazed at how easily people will believe in something just because someone else seems to believe it.”
 
“This ‘news’ traveled at, honest, the speed of light,” she said.  “And now that this is out there on the internet I guess there’s no getting rid of it.  It’s a good reminder to be careful of your postings on social media.  And, frankly, when you’re going about your regular day, keep in mind that all kinds of people are also going about their days.  And they probably drive, so drive carefully.  I’m just saying.”
 
Bead In Hand is located at 145 Harrison Street in the Oak Park Arts District.  They can be reached at 708-848-1761, www.beadinhand.com.