A stand-up comedian's performance at Dorking Halls on Monday night quickly became outdated as the ever-evolving political landscape took center stage. The evening's routine, which included a segment on America's new leader, Elon Musk, found itself irrelevant by the time the comedian returned to their hotel. Musk, in a controversial move, appeared to have given two full-on Nazi salutes, sparking uproar and concern.
The comedian expressed apprehension over Donald Trump's abandonment of environmental targets, fearing it may hasten the planet's demise. Furthermore, the comedian voiced unease about Brexit's potential impact on the UK and Europe. This sentiment resonated even more as Marine Le Pen's far-right Rassemblement Nationale stepped back from advocating for France's exit from the EU.
Meanwhile, the comedian struggled to process the unfolding news from Musk's America. A plan to visit CEX in St Albans to purchase a second-hand copy of Ruggero Deodato's "Cannibal Holocaust" seemed like an escape from the troubling reality. The rise of fascism and white supremacy worldwide weighed heavily on the comedian's mind. In Kentucky, the Ku Klux Klan distributed recruitment flyers urging immigrants to "leave now," a menacing reminder of the persistent racial tensions.
Nigel Farage emerged as a focal point of concern. As the chief shareholder of Reform, he delightedly posed for photos with martial artist Conor McGregor, who supports Donald Trump. The former U.S. President faces accusations of sexual abuse and has paid €250,000 in damages to a woman who accused him of rape.
The comedian speculated that Farage's legacy might have been to inoculate Eurosceptics against deeper integration within the EU. Yet, this legacy adds to their growing concern about the future. The ongoing barrage of distressing news has taken a toll on the comedian's mental health, leaving them struggling to cope.
In a reflection of their turmoil, the comedian lamented Musk's actions with a quote reminiscent of Oscar Wilde:
"To sieg-heil the Magas once, Mr Musk, may be regarded as a misfortune; to do it twice looks like carelessness."
The repetitive chant "Abba, selach ’ethon la nakhru mah h’mon pelalin!" echoed through their mind, encapsulating their sense of helplessness in this chaotic world.
Biblical echoes also resonated with the phrase:
"Eli, Eli, lama sabacthani?"
These words highlighted a profound sense of abandonment and despair amid the tumultuous political climate.