The Week contest: Hello ET

Last week's question: The internet is buzzing with speculation about the possibility of alien contact after astronomers detected unusual radio signals coming from the vicinity of a sunlike star, 94 light years from Earth. In seven words or fewer, come up with a message that humankind should broadcast to aliens there to describe our civilization.
Click here for the results of last week's contest: Nose meds
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THE WINNER: "Take your time. Maybe we'll grow up"
John Kramarczyk, Nashua, N.H.
SECOND PLACE: "Weak, primitive species seeking contact. Vegans preferred."
Len Laurence, Oceanside, Calif.
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THIRD PLACE: "We have taco trucks on every corner"
Mike McAuley, Bellingham, Wash.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
"We're somewhat better than the news depicts"
Mark Weaver, Carlsbad, Calif.
"Planet warming. Wars probable. Fixxer-upper"
Elaine Cohen, Pembroke Pines, Fla.
"We're nice. Come visit after Nov. 8"
Jan Roelofs, Palmetto Bay, Fla.
"Messed up our planet. Expect visit soon."
Sue Mortenson, Naperville, Ill.
"Planet Earth, mostly civilized, nice view."
Ray Shufelt, High Point, N.C.
"Watch reality TV, it explains everything"
Jim Arnitz, Saint Louis
"Aggressive, narcissistic tool-users seeking companionship"
Ken Liebman, Williston, Vt.
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