They'd traded jokes, played pop music, and generally made people's lives a touch brighter as they trundled to work.
Now, though, there was silence on the air. Ernie silently reread the fax message from the Department of Defense. As licensed broadcasters they were legally obligated to alert the public, to tell them the nukes were flying and that in a few minutes all the world's troubles would be over. What, though, was the point of that? To torture people with the knowledge of something they couldn't change?
Their eyes met and a decision was reached. Bert put on their most requested song, a sugary top 40 tune while Ernie produced a bottle of bourbon from under the desk. As their producer banged on the locked studio door the colleagues toasted the end of a long career.
Bert, always the consummate professional, turned away from the window as the first explosion split the distant horizon. He straightened his tie, tucked in his shirt, and brushed his hair back. He would meet his fiery death with dignity.
He turned to Ernie and said in a quiet, resigned voice, "How do I look, Ernie?"
Ernie walked slowly over to his friend. He looked into Bert's face and saw the closeness they shared, the strength of their relationship, forged over the years. He took a deep breath and spoke quietly:
"With your eyes, Bert."
I keep telling them that Trans-sister radio shows are just not in right now.
She said, "It's reindeer."
He needed a new tuna
donβt they mean unprimeministered ?
Our newborn was sleeping on my chest yesterday. She woke up crying. "Woke up on the wrong side of the dad huh?" I said. She stopped crying.... Felt good.
Sunbeams
Now I canβt help but wonder if Annie really is ok.
I thought to myself, "I can't turn that down!"
To be fair, the people he was photographing did try to warn him.
Because it said my password had to contain 8 characters and at least one capital.
A boom box
Add the element of surprise.
... I still can't believe Gav is gone.
More on this story as it unfolds
Their instructor was Con Descending.
"You have cancer and alzheimer's," the doctor finished.
The man sighed and said, "Well, at least it isn't cancer."
we can't tell if they're 2B or not 2B.
It can write other things too.
Experts believe best defense to be heard immunity
I'm bipolar
Plane english
My 6yo laid this one on me and I hadn't heard it before so thought it might be enjoyed here
Big deal. I have had a Canon printer for years.
He's kicked the Beckett.
It was his frequent sea
Every time he shouted "The Milky Bars are on me", his co-workers cheered.
"Rudolph the red knows rain dear"
Nothing fancy, but was something I could always see myself doing.
If approved by the FDA, it will greatly enhance heard immunity.
Itβs called Wedding cake
We are currently filming the pilot
Police say they've got nothing to go on.
...Iβd say Julying
Iβm on season eight. Still not sure what this has to do with security.
Luke warm.
I dunno, when they air?
After some convincing from family and friends he finally said, βIβll write, Iβll write, Iβll write.β
Frankly, I think it must be over most people's heads.
They have great food but no atmosphere
Next year is 2020 too.
I guess they really wanted that breaking news.
All the Shingle Ladies.
Iβm on season eight. Still not sure what this has to do with security.
