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: The first major report came in 1947 from Harold Dahl, who claimed a man in a dark suit warned him not to speak of his UFO sighting.

: Famous elements include the Neuralyzer (a device used to erase memories of alien encounters) and the "MiB Creed," which emphasizes that agents must sever all ties to their former lives. The UFO Folklore & Conspiracy Theory men in black

The franchise centers on a top-secret, non-governmental organization responsible for monitoring and policing extraterrestrial life on Earth. : The first major report came in 1947

: The series began with the blockbuster Men in Black (1997) starring Will Smith as Agent J and Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K. It was followed by two direct sequels and a 2019 spin-off, Men in Black: International . : The series began with the blockbuster Men

The concept originates from real-world reports of mysterious figures appearing after UFO sightings.

: "People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it. ... Fifteen minutes ago, you knew that humans were alone on this planet. Imagine what you'll know tomorrow." — Agent K.