avatarAustin Briggman

Summary

A group of people, completely absorbed by a captivating TV show, are abruptly thrown into a moment of suspense when a power outage occurs, prompting an immediate and humorous thought of a zombie apocalypse.

Abstract

The scene unfolds with a group of individuals deeply engrossed in a television program, their collective attention held by the show's compelling narrative. The atmosphere is one of complete silence and stillness, with everyone sunken into the comfort of their couch, lost in the world presented on the screen. This tranquil setting is shattered when the power unexpectedly goes out, plunging the room into darkness and cutting off the television show. In the sudden silence, the first thought that crosses the narrator's mind is the humorous and unlikely scenario of a zombie apocalypse, showcasing a blend of surprise, humor, and the instinctive leap to an extreme conclusion in the face of the unexpected.

Opinions

  • The author uses the power outage as a device to shift from a serene, shared viewing experience to a moment of individual, humorous speculation.
  • The mention of "zombies" suggests a playful nod to the tropes commonly found in popular media, indicating the author's awareness of and engagement with these cultural references.
  • The stark contrast between the calm, absorbed audience and the immediate comedic reaction to the blackout highlights the author's ability to juxtapose the mundane with the extraordinary for comedic effect.
  • The narrative implies a critique

in an instant

Photo by Alexander Krivitskiy on Unsplash

we were all sitting watching the newest episode of something something so engrossing so mesmerizing that all conversation all movement all interaction was hushed silent still

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laid back all of us deep into the couch cushions entrenched enthralled spell bound

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and the instant the power on this side of town went out and the TV cut off my first thought was:

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oh shit, zombies

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