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Created by [[Jhonen Vasquez]], '''Irken''' is a fictional alien race that wishes to conquer the universe. They are [[humanoid]] in general shape, range widely in size, and have large glossy eyes of varying colors. Their homeworld is the planet [[Planets of the Invader Zim Universe|Irk]]. The Irkens are seen on the [[NickToons TV|Nicktoon]] show ''[[Invader ZIM]]'', where [[Zim (Invader Zim)|the title character]] is an unsuccessful Irken ''Invader&#(contracted; show full)

==Diet==

"Snacks" like [[donuts]], [[potato chips]] and [[candy]] and [[junk food]] appear to be the favorite (perhaps only) foods of Irkens, and by all outward appearances these foods are made the same on Irk as they are on Earth. In ''Zim Eats Waffles'', Zim tries to build up an immunity to Earth food by eating waffles cooked by GIR. Meats, 
BBQbarbecue sauce, soda and water react badly with Irken skin, creating burns and, in more severe cases, swelling.

==Irken society==
The Irken Empire is a height-based social [[hierarchy]], with the leaders being the tallest of all living Irkens, [[Almighty Tallest|The Tallest]]. The current Tallest, Red and Purple, (named for the color of their eyes and uniforms) tend to just eat snacks, give orders to their subjects (often apparently made up at the spur of the moment), and be lazy.

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