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Every time there is talk of pandemic, this is immediately what comes to mind. https://youtu.be/SQXqZ8JJktw?t=7 https://youtu.be/SQXqZ8JJktw?t=7 Stephen King re

by Pigo 7y ago

Every time there is talk of pandemic, this is immediately what comes to mind. https://youtu.be/SQXqZ8JJktw?t=7 https://youtu.be/SQXqZ8JJktw?t=7 Stephen King really tapped into one of our worst fears. I always thought it was brilliant that it was just a strong version of the flu, and not something exotic.

thebigspacefuck 7y ago
Above link is “Don’t Fear The Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult opening to “The Stand” TV show, showing presumably dead people that contracted the super flu.
- Pigo 7y ago
  I'm familiar with the etiquette of posting such links on here, I'm not sure I ever have before. Thanks for the help.
  - Pigo 7y ago
    ^not
  - maxerickson 7y ago
    Your post was fine.
gdubs 7y ago
That opening scene still spooks me — a potent mix of hubris and banality.