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by JohnFen 1152 days ago
And Idiocracy is a hopeful movie -- it shows how an enlightened leader (Herbert Camacho) can actually help society move out of a collapse (that feels more and more likely to happen in real life).
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Idiocracy got the timeline wrong so, Star Trek and co assumed we are much faster, Idiocracy assumed we are much slower.
Star Trek's DS9 episodes featuring Sanctuary Districts were set in 2024, and Star Trek's WWIII started around 2026. We're kinda on track.
Not really. Because at the end some annoyed pimp called Upgrayedd tunnels there through time. Presumably to pursue an upgrade for his revenue stream.

Fuck yeah!

Yeah, but if you're Not Sure, then it's really hard to convince other people as well though.