The Terror Trilogy (Episode 2)

Glad you all liked Ep 1. Here is Ep 2...not quite as good, but the trilogy's conclusion more than makes up for it.

Enjoy.

Terror in the Tundra

EXPO, AICHI, JAPAN, THE CANADIAN PAVILLION – Our country is a source of pride for most Canadians, and when you think about it, we have a lot to be proud of: abundant and beautiful natural resources, multiculturalism, amazing cities and people – these are all things that come to mind. As the Bells waited in line for the Canadian Pavillion, they debated on which of Canada’s attributes would be best showcased.

“I think it will be the Rocky Mountains.” Said Dan. “Can you imagine a camera shot on the big screen flying through the mountain passes…it almost makes you feel like you are flying even though you are just watching.”

“I definitely think they’ll show the Northern lights” said Tony, “Japanese people love them. I’m not really sure why, but they ALWAYS ask me about them.”

“Itscome…is that really a country?” Joanne said…always several steps behind in the conversation.

One thing the Bells were unanimous on was that the Canadian pavillion would be something to be proud of. Probably the best in the whole Expo, and certainly better than the American tribute to Ben Franklin. Sadly, what the Bells walked into minutes later was not the best in the whole Expo, and much worse than the American tribute to Franklin. In fact if not for “Terror in the Tunnel” (Episode 3 to follow soon) this would have received a unanimous vote among the Bells for worst pavillion at Expo.

Ushered into an overcrowded round theatre, fans were treated to seemingly random images of Canada set to orchestra music…a typical 45 seconds might look like this: People making eggs for breakfast / lightning / a woman pretending to eat a bug, but then not eating it / a shot of Jasper / a man clicking a mouse / a woman doing some type of architecture / a shot of a fishing boat / lightning.

This went on for about 15 minutes…if a first year University student wrote a paper like this, it would get an “F” because there was no clear thesis….(okay, if there was a thesis, it’s that Canada is a great place to get struck by lighting). The closing shot was a CGI maple tree full of bright red maple leaves. All of the leaves fall away leaving a bare tree. Then it starts snowing.

The end.

Canada. Cold wasteland.

Thanks for coming.

The Bells left amidst the somewhat confused crowd, with Dan trying to cover up the Canadian flag on his backpack.