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It’s Not Us

August 12, 2023 8 Comments

By Emma Burnett

…it’s you.

While we get why you’d want to join the Galactic Union, we’re really struggling to see why we should admit you.

We reviewed your application. You tried. That’s something. But, honestly? A hundred years of space exploration, a dead planet, and capitalism? That’s what you’re bringing to the table? Our last candidates submitted their application with a thriving twelve planet system and FTL.

You’re very mega, and that’s the truth. So, how about this: why don’t you re-apply in a millennia or two? When you’ve evolved. Grown up. Calmed the hell down.

Anyway, thanks again for applying.

Good luck.

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  1. Derek says

    August 12, 2023 at 7:39 am

    I enjoyed reading this. It’s not a bad summary.

    Reply
  2. Amanda Le Rougetel says

    August 12, 2023 at 8:31 am

    Sadly, so true. Good writing!

    Reply
  3. Tom says

    August 12, 2023 at 8:35 pm

    Great fun, and with a serious message.

    Reply
  4. Michael Slagle says

    August 13, 2023 at 8:12 am

    Brilliant and timely. Well done!

    Reply
  5. HelenZ says

    August 16, 2023 at 8:01 am

    so true, and well written

    Reply
  6. Ekta R. Garg says

    August 17, 2023 at 11:31 am

    This one made me smile. Great job!

    Reply
  7. Sandra L. Todd says

    August 20, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    Love it! We’ve all heard it!

    Reply
  8. Pamela Cartlidge says

    September 1, 2023 at 5:54 am

    Well done. Frightening but true!

    Reply

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