Katie Kershaw (Mrs. Fletcher, Fargo, Pathetic Woman) thought hard about what to include on her Golden Record. And —truly? honestly?—it shows in its perfection. The aliens need to understand that humans are a species that should not be messed with, and they will learn that through our insane eating habits, eagerness to engage in awkward social interactions, and folk songs about fire.

Katie's Artifacts

• Martina McBride, "Independence Day" (audio-visual)
• The coffee cup of a keynote speaker at a hotel conference (human ephemera)
• Rupaul's Drag Race seasons 1-13, plus all stars, plus international seasons (audio-visual)
• Muriels Wedding (audio-visual)
• The Best Man and The Best Man Holiday (audio-visual)
• Everything Kelly Ripa eats in a day (audio-visual)
• The moment in film, TV, or real life when a mom relaxes after a preparing a holiday meal (human behavior)
• The Mother Goose House in Hazard, Kentucky (architectural advancement)
• Garth Brooks, "Standing Outside The Fire" (audio)
• The moment when you're not sure if you should shake hands or hug (human behavior)

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