Plutonomics
Quarantined Sci-Fi author confronts strange coincidence
“Have you seen Plutonomics? The new show? It’s hilarious,” Lisa, the host of the virtual happy hour, asked the group of fourteen faces, each safe at home. These online functions were standard weekend pastimes during the annual infectious season.
Fiona, who was using a shark-themed video background, replied, “Oh, the one about the economics professor on that space ship to Pluto? No, is it good?”
“It’s hilarious,” Lisa repeated.
Fred couldn’t believe his ears. He joined midway through the worst conversation imaginable. “It’s about what? And what’s it called?” Fred asked.
“Fred!” said Lisa, “glad you could make it.”
“Hi. Can you please tell me about this show?” Fred asked impatiently.
“Have you seen it?” She asked, “Plutonomics, it’s this new Sci-Fi comedy, you’d probably like it. About a professor on a mission to Pluto. He helps the ship’s captain with their, I guess, economics problems. But it’s really about falling in love with the doctor — ”
“Well, the thing is,” Fred said, “I’m writing a book called Plutonomics with the exact same plot.”
Everyone on the call laughed. But Fred wasn’t joking.
