Chapter 1: The Comedy of Nihilism

In the past, during the golden age of Twitter, I stumbled upon a peculiar account named Nihilist Arby’s.

I’m not certain if it's still active, but if it is, I highly recommend following it.

Its blend of humor and darkness had me laughing harder than I probably should have, and the tagline “Eat Arby’s” always cracked me up.

Why this focus on dark themes, you might wonder?

Every time I open a browser, I’m bombarded with ominous headlines:

• An asteroid is set to approach Earth!
• 90 seconds until Midnight! (then we perish)
• 40 seconds until Midnight! (and I think we perish)
• Two asteroids are on a near miss trajectory with Earth tonight, but they could be 8 million miles away! (phew)
• Global hemorrhoid explosion!

(Okay, I fabricated that one, but it does sound concerning and quite unpleasant)

• World War 3! (coming soon to a theater near you!)
• Putin accidentally triggers global chaos while reaching for toilet paper!
• 30 seconds until Midnight! (are we nearing our demise?)
• Dolly Parton’s breasts burst, leading to millions floating away with delightful cornbread and honey butter.
• 10 seconds until Midnight (Waffle House closes)
• 5 seconds until Midnight;

(Florida bans crocodiles and any fish that actually tastes good)

• 1 second until Midnight.

Welcome to another chaotic New Year.

Here we go again.

Another year of media sensationalism and absurdity.

I must confess that the recent storms, particularly Beryl, terrify me.

Winds reaching 150 MPH battering islands that are unprepared for such events is unprecedented.

Meteorologists seem astounded, struggling to comprehend the scale of these phenomena.

With ocean temperatures soaring, we must reevaluate how we manage our existence on this planet.

Why does it feel like those in public office are indifferent to this crisis?

Vital coral reefs in Australia and the Caribbean are perishing daily due to humanity's insatiable thirst for fossil fuels.

Do I contribute to this detrimental cycle?

Regrettably, yes, I do.

I’m approaching a point where I feel the need to disconnect entirely from the internet to rediscover myself.

The weight of these headlines and their implications is truly daunting.

With the barrage of conflicting information, I find myself utterly bewildered, and it’s no longer amusing.

It never was, really.

I feel ensnared in the complexities of modern life.

I wish for my granddaughters to inherit a world where they can feel secure and cherished.

Yet, I genuinely question whether that future is still attainable.

But perhaps hope prevails.

Or does it?

Eat Arby’s.

Chapter 2: The Tragedy of Inaction

The second video "It seems Nimbus is dead and that's a tragedy" reflects on the consequences of neglecting our planet and the importance of taking responsibility for our actions.