"Just look at those crazy fools."
"I can't believe they're making such a big deal out of this so-called Mayan Prophecy."
Their laughter echoed through the mostly-empty office, as they stared through the window at the wailing crowd outside.
"Didn't they learn anything from Y2K?"
"Apparently not."
"Well, you won't see me laying off work and acting like it's my last day on Earth."
"Preaching to the choir, my friend."
"They're all gonna feel pretty silly tomorrow."
"Serves 'em right."
A low rumble began to build.
"Do you hear that?"
"It's probably just--"
And the world cracked like an egg.