Probably because the idea of intelligent life forms outside our planet is fascinating? And the stories and culture through the radio and movies brought it to li

Probably because the idea of intelligent life forms outside our planet is fascinating? And the stories and culture through the radio and movies brought it to life. But anyway, the Sasquatch and Yeti is pervasive across numerous countries and cultures. That's a similar path to becoming part of the culture (some random reportings, some weak evidence, then movies and tv shows and now it's part of the culture regardless of whether it exists or not and interesting to most people whether they believe in it or not). Like mermaids. Aliens are not only an American thing. And American's are not obsessed. It just might seem that way with the media. Of all countries, India believes the most that aliens will visit Earth in 2023. 43%. The US is 17% which is actually under the global average of 18%. https://www.statista.com/chart/29296/public-opinion-on-aliens-visiting-earth/ https://www.statista.com/chart/29296/public-opinion-on-alien...