Karen and Ken were on their first date in a newly found Earth-based island colony.


    They believed space wasn’t hospitable, unlike the fleeing colonists.


    “So yah, Ken, I don’t believe aliens are in control. It’s reptilians from ancient Earth.”


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    “Oh, same here, Karen. I’m glad we’re in a protected zone away from that mind-altering RF.”


    “Oh, I know, right? Those vaccinated sheep, being controlled by that AI.”


    “You heard about that too? I’m so glad we joined The Colony.”


    “Me too! Those fools believe that killer asteroid is coming!”


    “Oh, true, Karen, with that fake holographic evidence!”


    They both laughed.