It's a TARP!!!!!

[Kakapo Dundee]

The alien is Admiral Ackbar from the Star Wars movie franchise. 'IT'S A TRAP!' was his most memorable line.

I looked him up here...

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Gial_Ackbar

See if you can spot the pun on that page.:24:

 

[StripedCat]

NOW it totally makes sense. ^^

 

[Natasha]

Heh heh. I couldn't see the picture from work, but I got it. I even thought it was funny.

 

[jassilem]

LOL.. and my brain saw trap not tarp to begin with..

 

[TenaciousDave]