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In the Men in Black series (movies or comics), is it expected that an alien
if neuralyzed?
In the movies the MiB neuralyze entire cities, even knowing that there are different aliens among the population. It seems very unlikely to me that this device designed for human brains would have the same effect, or even be safe, on any other species.
It doesn't work on bugs, according to Kay.
"Can you use the neuralyzer? Make him forget who he is?"
"Doesn't work on bugs."
In the TV show, we see an Arquillian putting on a set of dark glasses in order to prevent being flashy-thinged.
Interestingly, this is contradicted a few seconds later. I think what Kay means is that it affects humans and aliens with physiology that's similar to humans.
Jay: Idea. We take your Neuralyzer, zap the next chowderhead we see, wipe all their memories clean. Hive mentality, see?
Kay: Nice try. Neuralyzers are designed to modify human memory cells. Scrawldians possess a different genetic makeup
