Riiip.
The whole world erupted when people heard what the astronomer said in the video. Most had expected this outcome from the moment God said "start over," but what if there was still hope? What if God had only been joking to lighten the mood? And now a video was telling them that God hadn't been joking? That he had made the universe collapse through sheer, overwhelming power?
"Someone tell me this video is fake. Tell me that guy isn't an astronomer, just some comedy streamer talking nonsense!"
"I wish I could tell you this video is fake, but the person in it really is an astronomer. He works at the Eastern Isles National Astronomical Observatory, and many astronomers have shared the video. It has even been posted on the official websites of many government departments. So, unfortunately, I have to tell you: it's real."
"Bullshit."
"Something's strange. The universe is so vast. How could a telescope detect a blueshift across it right away?"
"So we're just going to die?"
"No! I don't want to die! I just got into college, just got a girlfriend, and my dad just bought me a car and gave me a luxury villa. That streamer finally agreed to have dinner with me. I don't want to die!"
"Screw you, poster above."
"Heh. Someone who does whatever he wants is scary enough. What's worse is when he can do anything at all."
"Burn it! Kill! Loot! Rob!"
"Praise to you, Ra, as you rise in wonder! You ascend and shine, and the heavens roll aside. You are the King of the Gods, lord of all things. From you we came, and through you we became holy. Your Priest Dawn comes to greet you, washing the heart with laughter..."
"Namo Amitabha. Tathagata. Tadyatha. Amritodbhave. Amrita. Siddhambhave.