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Highlights from the Christmas Season of 2023
Leo the Patriotic Lion: (narrating) Leo the Patriotic Lion here. Was 2023 a good year or a bad year for you? It was good to the G-52s and their allies. It was a good year to me; Chuong and Zax couldn't find a single thing to critique in my evaluation, even if something I did still required negative feedback. (If there was, I couldn't think of it either.) Now the holiday season was upon us, and soon the year 2024 was due to begin. 2024 will be a challenge for me because it is an election year, and Donald Trump is going around preaching he is the only one worthy of the job, and that the people will do themselves a favor by voting me out. Personally, I think he is just jealous of my accomplishments.
I do have to watch what I say, or else it will give Trump and his supporters more reasons to vote me out. However, I have a ton of supporters as well, and they will be preaching at Trump, "Look at what Leo did that you wouldn't have done in a million years!" I have the bigger problem, however; regardless of whether CNG had conditioned them or not, my supporters are also preaching I am the only one worthy of the job, because most (if not all) of the humans who had my job before me did not understand what it truly means to be President. In the case of Donald Trump, they said he treated it more like a show biz gig, even if he did. All he knew how to be was his TV persona, the Donald. I guess you can be the judge of that.
However, let's not think about that now. Let's concentrate on what's going on in this world, now that it is the holiday season again.
*Later, everybody is back to their usual business as we prepare for next year. But first, it is the month of Christmas.*
*Washington, D.C.*
Dawn: As Speaker of The House in the era of Leo and his parallels, as the world progresses rapidly towards world peace and sustainability, I hereby give permission to all members of Congress to wear whatever Christmas-themed garments you wish to wear in the United States Capitol every December from now on. This month, everybody needs their own break, including us, so why not add a little festivity in here? If we allow Christmas trees in the United States Capitol, we should wear any Christmas-themed outfit or garment here as well. This allows us to connect with our people more, especially during this time. The Zanicchi Administration has brought tremendous progress and prosperity to the United States and the world, so let us relax a little. Because I am. *She puts on her Santa hat.* If you want to wear your ugly Christmas sweater to the Capitol, you absolutely can. If you want to wear your Christmas-themed pajamas to the Capitol, you absolutely can.
*Members of Congress cheer and applaud for Dawn.*
Politician 1: If that's the case, I'm putting on my ugly Christmas sweater instead of my suit and tie this month!
Politician 2: You sure Leo won't say anything?
Dawn: He won't, and he can't, especially if this doesn't involve him directly. We've worked well with him during his administration, so he won't care what we do here like this as long it doesn't interfere with our duties with him.
Politician 2: All right, I trust you then.
Dawn: And besides, Leo lets his fellow White House staff wear what they want with him, especially during this month.
Leo: (narrating) True story. I do allow that all year round; it is mostly evident by the signature drum major uniforms Tom and I wear.
Tom the Patriotic Tiger: (narrating) Sometimes that's mainly to help the audience identify us, though. In the same way, Drew Carey didn't used to need glasses; they were just props to help the audience identify him. Eventually he actually developed the need for bifocal glasses.
Zax: Weeeee; it's December!
Juno: Here comes Christmas!
Shadow Hunter: It's that time of the year!
*Singapore*
*The government passes a bill banning sugar in drinks and many foods in favor of stevia in their attempt to combat and prevent diabetes in the health public.*
Politician 1: We understand that some recipes that the restaurants use may require a small amount of sugar, especially in Chinese restaurants, they are an exception. But with many sweet foods and drinks, if the sugar can be substituted with stevia without affecting their quality, then they should use stevia.
Politician 2: Diabetes, especially juvenile diabetes, will forever be a thing of the past here. Stevia is also proven to reduce blood sugar as well, so with this law, we are improving the public health of Singapore.
Politician 3: This is one of the most comprehensive bills we passed so far. Soon, the world will pass their own versions of this bill.
Politician 4: Sugar has more weight than stevia. With dessert drinks and food using stevia, where it is possible without affecting quality, they also feel lighter in comparison, if you can feel the slightest differences in weight.
Gravity Fox: I'm in favor of this bill, and I can enjoy boba tea very well.
Civilian 1: But those boba pearls are high in carbs, so even without the sugar, boba tea isn't always healthy. So instead, what I do is substitute boba with grass jelly, which you know is good, too.
Gravity Fox: The more I know.
Civilian 2: Yes, and as you know, we used to be a part of Malaysia. This means that even if we are our own independent nation, we still have a lot of sweet drinks from Malaysia. Luckily, we can use stevia instead of sugar in them to make them healthy; yet they will still be sweet and refreshing.
Civilian 3: The best part about stevia is that its so sweet, you don't need to use much. Just a tiny dab, and voila! Your drinks are just as sweet as those with sugar but much healthier lah!
Civilian 4: Thank goodness for stevia extracts!
Gravity Fox: Yes, but you know that too much stevia has their own side effects, such as headaches.
Civilian 4: We know, but you have to consume an unholy amount of that stuff for that to happen.
Civilian 5: Hey, Liwei the Red Lion! What do you think about our government's Sugar Bill to make our sweet refreshing drinks healthy with stevia instead of sugar to help combat diabetes in public health? Personally, I think it's great, and I hope the world passes their own version of this bill so diabetes will be a thing of the past.
Civilian 6: Don't worry, sugar will always be there, especially for things like hard candy.
Civilian 7: Sugar-free ice cream and gelato that still tastes sweet and refreshing? I am down for that!
Civilian 8: Sugar is also used for jams, where stevia cannot replace it, so at least our government acknowledges those food items. Basically, the bill says if the food or drink can use stevia without affecting their quality, then stevia must be used. There are some food items that are exempt from this of course.
Civilian 9: All hail the candyleaf plant, known as stevia!
*Ottawa, Canada*
Courtney: As you know, you have elected me to be the Speaker of the House of Commons. Now that it is December, we are going to relax our dress codes every December like those Americans did. So for this month, you will no longer be expected to show up in suit and tie. Wear a Santa hat, your ugly Christmas sweater, your Christmas pajamas, or whatever Christmas-themed outfits you want here for this month. And besides, we're in Canada, where Christmas is perfect here with the weather. So celebrate, be festive, enjoy life, because you earned this thanks to our cooperation with Levi! So let us have fun for this month because next year, things will be interesting. Remember, Milei wants to see us, too, not just Zanicchi. This will greatly benefit Canada as well. And for those who are looking ahead for a summer vacation, I would recommend Malaysia or Venezuela, since Levi's respective parallels are in charge of those countries, and they want to forge their alliance more with us, too, not just with the Americans. We got big things ahead but until then, go ahead and enjoy life.
Kirk: Isn't the Prime Minister a part of Parliament as well?
Courtney: Yes, but let us have a good time. Levi would approve of this, too. It's not like we're acting childish like those idiots who were passing around certain questionable photos or anything.
Kirk: Don't remind me; I was incredibly embarrassed that this was allowed to go out of control like it did. It was even worse when Levi blew up and almost exercised authoritarian control over Canada over those photos.
Courtney: I feel you on that one. So some of us in Parliament were talking about appointing you as our ambassador to the UK and Noel to France, especially with Levi's parallels being in charge of those countries. What do you think about that?
Kirk: United Kingdom? Wow... That sounds like a huge thing for me.
Courtney: You'll do great. You'll be the bridge between Canada and the UK against the AIRAF, and you have a lot of military experience to this day.
Kirk: Don't mind if I do, I guess.
Courtney: *To Levi* We want to appoint Kirk as our ambassador to the UK. What do you think since you have the last say on this? Same for Noel but for France.
*France*
Civilian 1: *In French* I'm not going to think about the Olympics, because I know the Americans are going to come here for one of our basketball players over his name.
Civilian 2: *In French* Yeah, and personally, I hate it. It is immature and stupid. It destroys my faith in Americans, even when Zanicchi restores it.
Civilian 3: *In French* Let's think of something else, because that day is going to come anyways. Let's just enjoy life at our best so that when the Olympics come, we are better prepared, one day at a time. After the Olympics, we return back to life as usual.
*Mexico*
*The government hears about Singapore's Sugar Bill and wants to pass a similar law encouraging the use of stevia in many food and drinks while outlawing sugar from being used in them.*
Politician 1: *In Spanish* We are going to start off this year right. For years, sugar consumption has been the highest in the world. Now, it's time we change that!
Politician 2: *In Spanish* We shall join Singapore in their fight against diabetes. The Americans shall be inspired by us!
Politician 3: *In Spanish* For our children, where juvenile diabetes will be history, just like polio!
Politician 4: *In Spanish* Stevia, in comparison to sugar, is far less labor-intensive and uses much less resources. Because of this, stevia is cheaper than sugar yet much healthier than sugar these days.
Jon: *In Spanish* I had a relative who died from diabetes, so I support this bill.
Lautaro: *In Spanish* This is for our country and future. Leandro, do you support this bill?
*Geneva, Switzerland*
*The World Health Organization encourages the world to pay attention to Singapore's regulation on sugar that favors the use of stevia instead.*
WHO Scientist 1: *In German* One day, diabetes will be history, just like polio and malaria.
WHO Scientist 2: *In German* Blindness is very close to becoming history, and the Americans are leading the change on that.
WHO Scientist 3: *In German* The future is a beautiful and precious thing. But in the end, the world must cherish the importance of moderation. As the saying goes, too much sweets is bad, whether it is diabetes, or in this case, headaches and other side effects from too much stevia (though that's just temporary).
Burkhart: *In German* Be it later than earlier, as everybody else would say.
Cynthia: *In German* These discoveries along with healthcare advancements are why we have more people in the healthcare industry than in the military.
Burkhart: *In German* Because not everybody can be a soldier. In healthcare, they need all sorts of people, not just clinical workers. Just look at the statues dedicated to Kriegland's female heroes; many being nurses. Linart knows since he's seen them as well.
*Vietnam*
*The National Assembly passes a similar sugar bill that Singapore has and is waiting for Luong to sign the bill into law.*
Chuong: *In Vietnamese* Might as well sign it, Luong.
Anh: *In Vietnamese* That bill gets no argument from me.
V-Fox: *In Vietnamese* The world has been growing stevia just over a couple centuries yet only now are lawmakers feel convinced the need to have such a bill. Cut back sugar, and support the stevia industry for the public health. So yes, sign the bill please.
Chuong: *In Vietnamese* Hopefully, the Americans follow suit. The state of California is considering a similar bill, so hopefully all of America will join us on this eventually. The FDA already has more than enough evidence to prove that stevia is way healthier than sugar and far sweeter than sugar, especially with steviol extracts.
V-Fox: *In Vietnamese* A tiny drop of stevia in lieu of sugar for hot coffee. Wait, we use condensed milk for our coffee.
Chuong: *In Vietnamese* That would be an exception since the Singaporean government specifically states that if the recipe in question must use sugar and cannot be replaced with stevia, then it would be an exception. Of course whatever people do at home is their business, but in terms of stores and factories that produces food and drink items, yes the bill would apply. So our bill would address these exceptions here, such as the use of condensed milk on coffee, which is common in Vietnam.
V-Fox: *In Vietnamese* Now I wonder what coconut milk with stevia in coffee would taste like.
*Washington, D.C.*
*Leo himself still wears a suit-and-tie combination, but it is a Christmas-themed one employing red and green.*
Leo: It's going to be a blessed holiday season for all of us.
*Singapore*
Liwei the Red Lion: I have always been in favor of healthier options, so I do support the bill. I don't think sugar is going away entirely; some things won't work without them. What you're talking about, however, does.
*Canada*
Levi the Mountee Lion: Leo has always said that he sees the UK as the USA's strongest ally, and I always felt the same way about us up here in Canada. As for France, I am praying Leonce doesn't have a heart attack over the Olympics, since a select group of the Americans have proven they cannot be trusted, regarding the name of one specific person. I don't have to tell you who that is. However, that's a ways away. Kirk, I hereby appoint you and Noel as our ambassadors to those respective nations. Do not let us down.
*France*
*Leonce the Romantic Lion plays a few piano pieces to help him relax.*
*Mexico*
Leandro the Revolutionary Lion: *in Spanish* Absolutely!
*Switzerland*
*Linart the Neutral Lion does his own promotions regarding the stevia, even employing Top Secret to help him preach his messages.*
*Vietnam*
*Luong the Hidden Lion signs the bill after reading some information about stevia.*
Luong: *in Vietnamese* It is signed. I do admit, until the bill regarding stevia was given to me to sign, I didn't even know what that was. I used to think that was a brand name of something the Americans had, but the brand I was thinking of in America is actually called Truvia. Leo made a comment, though, about the fact highly refined extracts perpetuate the desire for sweet-tasting foods and drinks, and therefore over-consumption of stevia is not recommended. Moderation is the answer to everything, really.
*Canada*
*Everybody cheers for Kirk and Noel being appointed as Canada's ambassadors.*
Kirk: We won't fail you. We will perform our duties with the deepest of passions.
*Mexico*
*President Obrador signs the similar sugar bill into law.*
Obrador: *In Spanish* It is for the best for our public health. We will join Singapore in our fight to end diabetes and make it history. Soon, the world shall join us in making diabetes history as we march towards a brighter future for all.
*Vietnam*
Chuong: *In Vietnamese* Of course. I've heard of Truvia before, which is one of the most popular stevia brands in that country.
*Later on, everybody around the world relaxes to celebrate the days of Christmas.*
*Washington D.C.*
Zax: Oooooh; the White House kitchen staff has presented us plenty of sweets.
Juno: But using stevia. They smell like actual desserts, lets see how they taste.
Zax: Gingerbread cookies! *He eats one.* Tastes like the real thing with sugar, even though it has no sugar.
Mechayote: But remember, moderation is key. *He eats a mint brownie.* And what do you know? They nailed it!
Shadow Hunter: Desserts without sugar? Oh my; has the world changed for the better with these, or what?
Mechayote: Yes, but remember, there's always going to be the few sweets that requires the use of sugar. For example, candy canes. They must use sugar or else they won't have their signature shape. Hard candies must use sugar to keep their shape as well. And then there's chocolate, which is extremely different and can be made without sugar.
Juno: So Zax, how did Leo's review go this year?
Zax: Amazing, I must say! In less than 4 years, Leo has done more for America than all his predecessors. He also did well in his relations with LGBTQ+ people and has proven himself to be open-minded to new ideas and other perspectives. So he's done a lot.
Shadow Hunter: He's proven himself worthy of leading civilization. He did well in encouraging the spirit of American innovation and decentralizing our government more.
Zax: Don't forget that next year will have great beginnings, with Milei being one of them.
*Buenos Aires, Argentina*
*Milei is seen walking alone on the streets by himself.*
Diamond Knight: *In Spanish* President! Why are you walking by yourself in public?
Milei: *In Spanish* Could you do what I am doing right now before I was elected?
Diamond Knight: *In Spanish* No; because I didn't want to deal with potential football hooligans.
Milei: *In Spanish* Exactly. With our prisons under military management, hooliganism has stopped dead on its tracks here. You can even walk alone on the streets during a football match nearby, and nobody has to worry about their lives being put in danger by hooligans. On top of that, everybody around you has private ownership to firearms, or at least access to private ownership of firearms. Throughout our country, you can sleep well at night. And besides, our Congress has Forsythians too, and that makes my job very easy as your President. Look at the streets. Aren't they clean or what? This is what Leocadio wanted too, and now he got his wish thanks to me.
Diamond Knight: *In Spanish* I see that. Nighttime is incredibly quiet these days, even in our cities.
Milei: *In Spanish* Yes, and you can even walk alone at night in any city in Argentina, and not once do you have to worry about any criminal lurking out, even when football season is going on. Isn't that awesome?
Diamond Knight: *In Spanish* Of course. You're a huge relief to us, and we thank you for this.
Milei: *In Spanish* Not a problem. We all need a solution, and now they finally got one. You and Leocadio shall carry on without any stress nor anxiety. The only thing we should be worried about the most are terrorists, which includes the GSAF or the AIRAF backed by the F5 Terror Force since they got supervillains on their side. When they attack our country is when we should worry. But in the end, justice and goodness prevails. Everything is in our favor, so no reason to stress or lose your mind over anything. The Gaucho Lion knows this too, and he will continue to be our ambassador to America. I couldn't be more proud to have such an ambassador for America, especially with Zanicchi being their President.
Diamond Knight: *In Spanish* You speak the truth, and I'm glad you're our President.
Milei: *In Spanish* I'm only getting started since next month, is when we start the year off with my visit to America to see Zanicchi. Very incredible American lion and he will help us very well. You've been to America many times before so you know how incredible that country is. America is the country we must imitate as much as possible. We have so much in common, we deserve far better for our nation.
*The Netherlands*
*Having been elected after Ludo's emergency term ends, Geert Wilders has a discussion with the Dutch G-52s and allies.*
Wilders: *In Dutch* In today's world, many countries exercise their soft powers. In Korea, they have their pop music and entertainment scenes to expand their influences to the world. In The Netherlands, our soft power is innovation and common solutions for all. Together with Zanicchi, we will make the world a much better place to live. Efficiency, collaboration, innovation, and more. I hope to meet Zanicchi soon since we share so much in common in our vision for the world.
Blitz Fox: *In Dutch* Next year will be very interesting indeed.
Wilders: *In Dutch* When the world embraces innovation, the world adapts. One-by-one in the Middle East, each country will move away from Sharia Law and their people will be treated better, all because they look up to us as the model nation for them to follow. And then there's Saudi Arabia, where Sharia Law is slowly weakening as their government is pressured into giving their women more rights as well as improving the social life of that country. We understand their morals, but at the same time, they must keep an open mind, and they know this. I applaud Nor (referring to Lekiu the Blade Lion) for getting Malaysia to fully secularize by abolishing Sharia Law there. That country shall be a world class tourism destination because of that, which will allow them to compete against Venezuela in tourism. Now if Indonesia can abolish Sharia Law by convincing Aceh, one of their provinces, to remove Sharia Law, it would do wonders for that country.
Blitz Fox: *In Dutch* Funny you mentioned Indonesia because you have some Indonesian in you.
Wilders: *In Dutch* I know. That's why I take care of my appearance to make myself look more Dutch to our people. With furries, it's hard to see their race or ancestry, unlike with humans. But anyways, there's so much to celebrate Christmas this year, so you and Ludo should have plenty of fun before the new year rolls around.
Blitz Fox: *In Dutch* Absolutely! Our people will be celebrating a lot as well.
Civilian 1: *In Dutch* I know you don't drink, but there will be plenty of oliebols and champagne to go around about for Christmas and New Years Eve, as well as the days in between.
Civilian 2: *In Dutch* We got you grape juice instead of champagne since champagne is made from grapes.
Civilian 3: *In Dutch* Ludo and many others, too. Don't forget that we'll be sharing plenty of fresh grape juice to everybody.
Civilian 4: *In Dutch* This year went incredibly well and in our favor. And to top it off, we finished it off with the election of Wilders, who will bring us extremely close towards Leo as our country improves under him. Wilders will lead us to a great future!
*Switzerland*
*There are Christmas markets and parties galore across the country.*
Civilian 1: *In German* Christmas cakes without sugar! Stevia is better than sugar! Good stuff right here, and healthy, too!
Civilian 2: *In German as she displays a balancing scale with a small bag of sugar on one end with a tiny bag of stevia powder on the other.* See this scale? Sugar is heavier than stevia, yet this amount of stevia equates to that amount of sugar in sweetness. Your sweet drinks will be so much lighter, but do practice moderation.
Civilian 3: *In German* Sugar-free hot chocolate! Come get some, everybody!
Civilian 4: *In German* Guilt-free desserts and drinks thanks to stevia! No more cavities!
Civilian 5: *In German* Life is so good these days.
Doctor Revolver: *In German as he tries the hot chocolate.* Its really good actually!
Civilian 3: *In German* That's without the marshmallows, which has to use sugar, in the form of a syrup for them. It's impossible to make marshmallows with stevia to replace sugar sadly.
Doctor Revolver: *In German* I don't need marshmallows for hot chocolate this good. It's fine as it is for me. Linart will enjoy this!
Super C: (narrating) Now was the time we introduce those to the newest recruits I hired at the time; I've hired several more since then, some of which we had identified as part of the C.I.D.F. Documentation Project.
*Washington, D.C.*
*Leo and Tom also try some of the desserts.*
Leo: How is it?
Tom: Amazing. I almost can't tell that there actually isn't sugar in this thing.
Leo: I have to second you on that; it hit the bullseye.
*One Secret Service agent enters.*
Secret Service Agent 1: Pardon the interruption, Mr. President, but you have visitors, including your boss. I think they are new recruits to your organization; is this to do with that documentation project?
Leo: It depends on who the individual is and whether or not the Commander (Super C) has them on the USA Waiting List. The documentation project is just the C.I.D.F. identifying which individuals were humans that CNG transformed into furries; this is because some of them were hit targets for those terrorists. The ex-STOPS members, I mean.
Secret Service Agent 1: Then that's where I was mistaken. These recruits were animals to start with.
Leo: I see. Don't forget the USA Waiting List just happens because the Commander was looking for more foreign recruits to make us a truly global organization; my parallels alone don't cover that. In any case, you may bring them in.
Secret Service Agent 1: Yes, sir.
*He leaves.*
Leo: In the end, the U.S. still is in first place as far as number of G-52s is concerned.
*Super C enters the room with the latest recruits to come off the USA Waiting List: Stealth Fox, a slim but athletically built fennec fox in a stealth suit with mask, and Illusion Lion, a large and muscular lion wearing a glitzy tuxedo of gold and silver. Both are padding. Super C and Leo salute one another.*
Leo: Hello, Commander!
Super C: Hi. I hope everybody's having a wonderful holiday season so far. I felt a bit embarrassed because the AIRAF has been hogging the spotlight so much lately, I had almost forgotten about the F5 Terror Force. So I added these two here to our lineup. May I introduce you all to our newest members here? Stealth Fox and Illusion Lion.
Stealth Fox: No one will ever see me coming.
*He demonstrates how he turns invisible, and how his suit helps him fight evil. When he reappears, he stands in front of Juno, although he doesn't scare him.*
Illusion Lion: And with the magic tricks I can do, I will be the G-52s' answer to Black Hat and Illusion Otter, as well as any other villains of that nature.
*Argentina*
*Leocadio is asleep, but getting the best night's sleep he's ever had in years.*
*Netherlands*
Ludo: *in Dutch to Wilders* I do confess, I thought I was going to have the job longer than when I did, but this was just an emergency case. In any case, I wish you and everybody all the best as I return to just being the CEO of my highly successful jewelry business. Also, Merry Christmas to you all!
*He hands out gift baskets he purchased to everybody in the government.*
*Switzerland*
*Linart is out doing Christmas shopping.*
*Washington, D.C.*
Juno: Impressive!
Zax: Stealth Fox will be incredibly useful! Stealth is what the UN1024s specialize in, but with your powers, you do it differently. Together, we will win!
Mechayote: Illusion Lion will be useful, since Illusion Otter and Black Hat are major headaches for us. Even worse is that the F5 Terror Force are looking for new supervillains as usual. So as exciting 2024 would be, expect lots of nasty surprises.
Zachary: Like, a whole lot! Like, huge can of worms; nasty surprise.
Jack: As the new saying goes, as long the G-52s are here, there's nothing to fear.
Zax: Hah! I love that saying!
Mechayote: Don't forget that we got the C.I.D.F. as well to make sure the AIRAF does not try to have any space superiority either.
Super C: *to Jack* Nicely done; I think I'm going to use that.
Illusion Lion: I would see headlines with those two all the time, so I figured I'd do something about that.
*He reaches around Jack, as if he's doing a trick, and pulls out several small American flags. He gives one to Jack, one to Zax, and one to Zachary.*
Jack: Whoa! I didn't see that coming!
Zachary: All of this came out of nowhere? You're good!
Zax: Nice one! I got a bad idea for you. Do the same with Chuong, but bring out a durian behind his head and in front of him. Of course, you wouldn't do that since durian has an infamous odor. I've smelled the fruit and I can understand why that Vietnamese wolf hates it with a burning passion.
Jack: The F5 has a supervillain known as the Durian Bomber, and he really gets on Chuong's nerves for obvious reasons.
Zachary: Doesn't even help that the durian's shell is spiky and can hurt you from above. And yeah, it smells so bad, many of us have to wear gas masks when dealing with the Durian Bomber. But luckily, there's a few of us who don't need that mainly because they enjoy eating the fruit.
Zax: Silver Flame from Malaysia is an example of this, since the fruit is incredibly popular in his country and he loves them. Apparently, the fruit is supposed to taste really good despite the smell, but as a typical American, I have a hard time buying into that.
Juno: Silver Flame seems to be the G-52 organization's answer against the Durian Bomber.
Shadow Hunter: I've never seen the fruit before, so I can't say anything.
Zax: According to Chuong, you're better off not even looking at it.
Konrad: I've encountered them rarely and I can see why they can confuse people into thinking that there's a gas leak somewhere.
Mechayote: V-Fox, a Vietnamese G-52, also enjoys the fruit in question, meaning that when he faces against the Durian Bomber, he has a clear edge over him.
Zax: So basically, any G-52 who likes durian can easily take on the Durian Bomber.
Mechayote: Depends, but generally, yes.
Zachary: And those guys in the G-52 do not need gas masks when dealing with the Durian Bomber. Yet they're the same G-52s who would warn you not to bring the fruit into buses or in hotels at least.
Zax: Those places in countries where durian is common already have signs on some buildings forbidding the fruit.
Leo: Well, we know Leng tolerates durian.
Illusion Lion: No, I am not going to torture anybody with my magic. I am aware of how bad that fruit's odor is; Chuong is one of the top 4 furry internet celebrities in the world today, so the first post I saw from him was him mentioning his hatred of the fruit.
Super C: He's also the UN1024 boss, so I frequently remind him to stay off that temptation train and set a good example.
Shadow Hunter: He's that famous?
Zax: Always been. Now I'm curious who the other three are.
Juno: Leng, Luong, Lek, pretty much all the parallels from southeast Asia tolerates durian very well. Lekiu is from Malaysia, of course he'll enjoy it.
Zachary: There's different varieties of the fruit in question, as with any other fruit. In Malaysia, they have the Musang King, the most prized variety of durian as well as the most expensive out there. Its price for the whole fruit can range from $100 to $150 when you translate it into American dollars. We all know which variety Lekiu prefers the most.
Zax: Wow... For something that stinks yet supposedly tastes amazing?
Zachary: Yup! Top chefs in Malaysia use that specific variety to make their desserts with.
Lekiu the Blade Lion: (narrating in English) This is fact, ladies and gentlemen. The fruit has one of the most terrifying and repulsive odors that there is, but it tastes nothing like it smells. Thus, I do like durian, and I do like the mentioned variety most of all.
Leo: Then I'm assuming the smell goes away once you chop it up and use it in the desserts. Or does it go away?
Illusion Lion: No idea.
Zax: Sounds about right, Leo, but the southeast Asians would have the better answers.
Juno: The Malaysians would have the better answer since, according to Silver Flame, they make several dessert items, including western style ones, with durian, almost in a similar way that Vietnam does it. However, their western desserts are more French-inspired.
Zax: Vietnam was a French colony, so a lot of their modern desserts would be French-inspired. Their Christmas traditions are strongly French-influenced, so they have Christmas log cakes. We kind of do that here, but we're not limited to just that. I like apple pies, so I'd imagine pies would be more common in American Christmas traditions.
Shadow Hunter: Are there any differences between Vietnamese and French Christmas traditions?
Zax: They're almost identical, actually.
Leo: The next time I talk to one of them, I'll ask them about it.
Leo: (narrating) Now we move forward to visiting Wildcat City for the Christmas season, a city I will forever call my hometown. Don't get me wrong, though; even if I had never been elected President, I would still think of Washington, D.C. as like a second home to me when you consider who I am and what I represent. But Wildcat City was, is, and forever will be, my hometown.
*Later, the Zanicchi Administration visits Wildcat City for their Christmas parades and festivities.*
Civilian 1: Merry Christmas, Mr. President!
Civilian 2: You brought so much joy and unity in this world! Thanks to you, the world is a lot more peaceful and better these days!
Civilian 3: You brought an amazing future for America like no other!
Civilian 4: Oh, man; I look forward to Argentina's development and tourism after Milei meets you next month!
Zax: Merry Christmas, everybody!
Juno: And look at the parade float depicting the nativity scene.
Jack: Also known as the Nativity of Jesus Christ.
Zax: Don't forget the "Our Lord and Savior" part as well.
Juno: Yes, but according to Levon, the name of God and Jesus are sacred and should not be joked with.
Zax: Why do you say that?
Juno: Because in American culture these days, everybody, including Christians, call Chick-fil-A as "the Lord's chicken" as the nickname to that company. Would Levon be upset that we do that, even though he's from Armenia, meaning their culture differs greatly from ours?
Zax: No; not at all. He should understand that the reason why many of us Americans call Chick-fil-A as that is because of the reference to the company's Christian foundations as well as the charities they support. As long we're not using God's name in vain, he should be cool with it.
Shadow Hunter: I'm Christian and I sometimes call Chick-fil-A as "the Lord's chicken". As long God's name is being used to reference the company's foundation, it's fine. Nobody is going to get upset, especially today.
Zax: Chick-fil-A is also becoming America's most popular fast food restaurant, meaning McDonald's is going to be in second place soon.
Shadow Hunter: Why is that?
Zax: Better products despite having a smaller menu and their workers are treated better than those at McDonald's. The company follows the "quality over quantity" philosophy, their Christian foundations, and they take good care of their employees as much as they do with their customers.
Juno: The Golden Rule as we call it here, which refers to Matthew 7:12, which says, "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." This is also strongly emphasized in Dutch culture as well.
Zax: Sounds like Museveni forgot that rule when he was on his homophobic tirade back in Uganda before Lyle showed up to fix the country.
Lyle the Nomadic Lion: (narrating in English) Some would argue that Musevini did know about the rule, but purposely ignored it. I'll leave it up to you to figure it out.
Leo: *to the civilians* Thank you; and a Merry Christmas to all of you as well. I'm also looking forward to how Argentina does, but let's not forget about Venezuela. Since my counterpart (Lazaro the Bolivarian Lion) took the office in that country, their progress has also soared sky high.
Civilian 3: Oh, right; I think I met him while I was visiting down there.
Leo: Have you?
Civilian 3: I have.
*The Christmas parades cover all facets of Christmas, so some floats also depict Santa, Rudolph and company, etc. We also introduce the administration to some other new friends; the first group are nine specific reindeer serving as Drumbums, but who coincidentally share the names of Santa's reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph. This Rudolph, however, does not have a shiny red nose.*
Leo: I think I remember you lot from when you got to visit the White House.
Rudolph: It's wonderful to see you again, too. You could say it is Christmas all year round with us!
Comet: Except in our case, he doesn't have a very shiny nose that glows, and he wasn't bullied. *to Super C* Meanwhile, how's that big project coming?
Super C: It's actually going very well. The C.I.D.F. and I thank those whom CNG had turned from humans to animals for their cooperation; by knowing whom it got, we can work with them to prevent any future disasters.
Tom: *to Zax* Don't forget about M3 (Maximum Mighty Melt), this very city's contribution to fast food. There have been times where they've overtaken McDonald's in popularity. However, even they say Chick-fil-A are the champions of fast food.
Leo: Indeed. M3 is, however, about quality over quantity. Bendraqi even designed their order kiosks. They also have an app. They're just not willing to replace all their workers with robots. I know that down in Forth Worth, Texas, there is a fully automated McDonald's. Here, that would lead to a mass of protesting.
Leo: (narrating) It would also motivate the elderly folks of this town to rally to have Mayor Jabowitz impeached. Why do I say that? Well, our city has a history of old people fussing about many things for the wrong reasons; it wasn't just with that Chloe Clements lady.
Cripto: (narrating) My grandma just did it more than anybody else. Thankfully, she's in a much better place now.
Zax: I'm from Dallas, so Fort Worth is just right next door; I know exactly what you're talking about. There is someone making their orders, they just don't take them because the machine does that from the customers. In the end, it's nothing to hype about, since the McDonald's food will be the same as those anywhere in Forth Worth, or Texas in general, really.
Juno: Doesn't change the fact that McDonald's in Japan is better than our own McDonald's across America. McDonald's in Hong Kong, however, is straight up classy and amazing. Then again, American fast food brands in that particular Chinese city tends to be upscaled since for some reason, people in Hong Kong enjoy seeing foreign brands being upscaled as much as possible to their tastes.
Zax: Hong Kong is China's economic powerhouse. With Liu in charge, the economy continues to grow and transform that city so when it comes to trends, Hong Kong is where it's at first. So the stores there tend to look sleek and trendy as much as possible. It's also their equivalent to our New York City.
Shadow Hunter: Christmas reindeer! Wildcat City is truly getting in with the Christmas spirit!
Mechayote: Of course!
*Some people are wearing inflatable Christmas tree outfits as they march together with their snare drums, wrapped in Christmas lights and oraments.*
Juno: Look at their outfits! That's a Christmas epic win right there here!
Zax: But the others have green uniforms with Christmas style decorations on them too you know.
Juno: The inflatable outfits work just as well, too. Now that's fun!
*Also featured in the parade are a bunch of full high school and/or bands, drum and bugle corps, and military personnel (or a combination of all three) full of animals that the C.I.D.F. documented as once being human. For the Christmas parade, they're also wearing red and green uniforms; if the default uniform base color wasn't red or green, they're now wearing a red and/or green variation of the regular uniform. One of the tigers serving as drum major for the bands flashes the "V" for victory; this is a trademark of the school, and it became one of the signature acts for himself. Incliment weather forced the schools to close down, but the kids all worked hard and finished strong with their finals; as a reward, they sent the bands to Wildcat City.*
Leo: Ah. Not that long ago we had these folks in Washington. So glad they were able to come here.
Tom: Their Christmas vacation must have started earlier this year.
Super C: Or got extended.
Cupid: So glad they could join us here. They're amazing.
Comet: They'd easily make the boss's (Santa's) nice list when you consider what they went through.
*One marching band was so fascinated by the recent CBS game show, Loteria Loca, that they're playing the theme from the show in the parade. It also helps announce special guests present, one of which is Leandro.*
Leo: Leandro!
Leandro: Merry Christmas, everybody!
Zax: Merry Christmas!
Juno: That reminds me. We forgot to help make tamales for the festivities here.
Zax: No worries. I'm sure someone did that here already. *To Shadow Hunter* In Texas, tamales for Christmas feasts are basically mandatory.
Shadow Hunter: For some reason, I was thinking of tamale pies.
Zax: I haven't heard about that pie for a long time and it's still part of the American tradition.
Mechayote: It's always been a part of our national traditions.
Marshall: I know what you're talking about; that's more of a southwestern American thing. California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado has a lot of those. To me, it's basically our answer against the shepherd's pie.
Zax: Shepherd's pie is of British and French origins and that pie is more popular in New England last time I was there. Foreigners think New England is America's winter wonderland and great for Christmas but in reality, too much snow to enjoy outside much. These days, it seems like every year starts off with New England being snowed in so much.
Shadow Hunter: I'm from that area so yes it can be like that. Another reason why I moved to Colorado was because it's way more fun than New England to me. In Colorado, there's more to do and even when it snows, that state would be closer to America's winter wonderland than New England. Another misconception about New England is that people think that area is more fitting for city-type people when in reality, there's a lot of farms to visit in that area, from Amish farms to Vermont's famous dairy and maple farms. But asides from that, I think wintertime in New England really sucks because there's so much snow, people can't go to work, meaning the stores won't open. So that means when heavy snow strikes New York City, life gets suddenly boring real quick. There's a reason why so many people in New England are moving to Florida.
Mechayote: Which is where I live, and it's all fun and games until summer shows up, where it's either dreadfully hot, or we get flooded by our own storms. I haven't even mentioned hurricane season, which can throw your life in a loop.
Juno: Summer in Texas basically makes outdoor activities practically impossible. That's all that needs to be said. But we have a lot at least so there's that.
Zax: And in Dallas, that's where most of America's anime voice actors live in. In Dallas, anime fans are at every corner in the city, so there's always Japanese restaurants at every corner of the block there.
*We then see vendors serving tamales.*
Super C: There's your tamales, fresh from the G-52 Diner.
Tom: Looks like Gourmet Gopher was well prepared.
Leo: Well done, Gopher. *to Leandro* What brings you to the city?
Leandro: Well, I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Also, while I realize it didn't work out and it has been temporarily pulled from the schedule, probably not to be renewed, my fellow Mexicans and I appreciated your network, CBS, doing that game show Loteria Loca, and I coincidentally became friends with the man who hosts it, since he was a successful actor and singer in Mexico. Oh, good timing!
*The marching band of the former humans, now tigers, plays the theme from the show, and it allows host Jaime Camil to make his entrance, alongside bandleader Sheila E. Some other Forsythians who have other instruments on them add to the song, and we all dance for a bit.*
Jaime Camil: A big thank you to the marching band for arranging that theme song of ours; that was amazing! And hello, Mr. President.
Leo: Pleasure to meet you all. I think Leandro may have introduced me to the game Loteria just a month or two before the show started. I know it didn't work out as hope, but I know this city was watching; we love game shows here. WBC, our contribution to television, was pleased with it, even though it is not their show. It looks like such a fun show.
Jaime: Have you tried any other sorts of shows here?
Super C: We have, but they all flopped. WBC feels haunted by the fact the only successes they've had were game shows. It's just like the late Mark Goodson. He did more than game shows, but if it was a game show, it was a smash hit. If it wasn't, it wasn't. *shrugs*
Jaime: Wow; that is strange. I think it doesn't help we had the writer's strike going on at the time, which is why the show was created. Number two; look at the competition we were up against.
Leo: At least you'll be airing all the episodes instead of having some go unaired.
Jaime: Yes.
Tom: And who do we have here?
Jaime: We have the Queen of Percussion here, Sheila E. Believe it or not, she's the first female solo percussionist to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
Leo: Oh, are you? Congratulations!
Sheila E.: Yes; thank you so much! That was a great honor for me; it is a dream come true!
Super C: And you're friends with Leandro?
Jaime: Yes.
*We introduce Sheila and Jaime to the administration.*
Juno: Hello!
Zax: Nice to meet the stars again!
Juno: *Eats some tamales.* Good stuff! *To Konrad and the others.* If you ever have a chance to stop by in Mexico, especially in Mexico City, they got fruit tamales, ranging from strawberry to pineapple.
Konrad: Dessert tamales? Those exist?
Juno: Yes they do! The longer the line, the better their food.
Konrad: What a blessed country!
Zax: Loteria? Juno, isn't that similar to Bingo?
Juno: Yes. It's basically that but with pictures.
Mechayote: *Eats some tamales.* I can see why this is popular in Texas.
Zax: Best tamales are sold by a Mexican mother's trunk from her car because you know they're fresh and homemade, which is how we do it in Texas.
Juno: Which is the norm in that state. Texas is like its own world within America.
Shadow Hunter: Colorado is it's own world I think.
Zax: Yes, but Texas is in a league of its own because everything is bigger in Texas just because. Texas is big enough to be its own universe within America!
Shadow Hunter: But when it rains and snows in Texas, isn't there anything to do then? What about during the time when the state freezes during winter?
Zax: I know places when that happens. We're really a big state of our own.
Leo: They are indeed.
Jaime: *to Zax* Loteria is actually a game that's been around for over 400 years. It is also known as Mexican bingo, since you have a caller announcing certain items such "the dolphin;" the first one to get 4 in a row yells out the word "Loteria" and wins. The show that we do is based on that, but awards those who win a chance at winning $1 million. Now that's loca!
Tom: Have you two been to Texas?
Sheila E.: I have, but not recently.
Jaime: I do admit, there were times when I was nervous about the state because your friend Cody was going absolutely loca, if you know what I mean.
Leo: Well, he's still undergoing therapy for that. He's no longer gun crazy.
Juno: Don't worry he's not going to go loca. In fact, Wrangler Wolf is from Texas and he's making sure Cody never even thinks of that.
Zax: Unfortunately, we've seen some pretty loca stuff as heroes.
Mechayote: I've seen worse; unbiblical even. The G-52s can get exposed to some rather crazy stuff.
Zax: Like that one time when Musk took over Twitter and-
Mechayote: No. I rather not be reminded of that.
Zax: Don't forget the Summer Olympics in France because we all know who some of the American basketball fans want to see.
Mechayote: Don't worry about that. The French C.I.D.F. will make sure that never happens.
Leo: (narrating) Twitter these days is known now as just X.
*Stockholm, Sweden*
Elias: *In Swedish to the local press.* I cannot believe that I have to explain this whole thing with our workers and Tesla to Musk like a child. In Sweden, we don't do overtime because of technological advancements. Second, people have family to take care of and children to raise. If the factory has state-of-the-art job automation technology and robotics, then overtime is moot. In addition to that, technological advancements allow more people to work from home, allowing them to be with family at the same time. Right now, this is December, and people would rather prefer to spend time with their family and children. This month is the time to relax and reflect on ourselves. This is what our labor unions are trying to explain to Musk, but he doesn't seem to listen. Musk's views on work ethic and values may fly in America, but not here in Sweden. An example of what sets Swedish culture apart from others is that not only do we allow parents to leave work early to pick up their kids from school, it is also strongly expected for our workers to do this. Here, as much as work is a necessity, you never value work over your family and children here. What about people who are single? They speak to their loved ones too.
*Copenhagen, Denmark*
*There's workers protesting about Tesla's work policies because some of them come in conflict with Danish culture.*
Civilian 1: *In Danish* Musk thinks we're just demanding wages no its not just that. We have families to look after and he needs to know this.
Civilian 2: *In Danish* We don't do overtime work here. In Denmark, if a business has to rely on workers to work overtime, then that business is failing and is not efficient. We don't think like Musk does. Whatever he's thinking may be acceptable in America but here, we don't think that way.
Civilian 3: *In Danish* In Denmark, I have children, and it is perfectly acceptable for parents to leave early from work to pick up their kids from school. And if my kid is sick, I am expected to take time from work to care for them. We pay these taxes for a reason.
Civilian 4: *In Danish* I don't know what is going on in that man's head, but clearly his views on common sense does not match our views on common sense. I don't mind working for Tesla, but they have to understand how we do things here in Denmark. You want workers in the future, let us raise our kids more first.
Alpha: *In Danish* Personally, I'm happy to live here because it's more relaxing here. Sure we may have less compared to the Americans, but we still got plenty to keep us happy. Our weather may be cold, but our spirits are warm with love. As Leo would say, not everybody marches to the same drumbeat. Here, overtime work is frowned upon. In America, that's acceptable, but preferably voluntary. To me, Denmark has the most passionate people the world has ever seen at work. But at the same time, family time is strongly valued here, so family is valued over work. Luckily, more Americans are leaning towards our idea about work, but they're still different from us.
*Austin, TX, USA*
Musk: *He speaks to the local presses about the Scandinavian labor unions protesting Tesla's work policies.* Alright fine. I'll see what I can do with them. I'll speak with their union leaders on webcam and see what we can do. But in the end, what I bring to them benefits their family too. They want electric cars of the future, we will give them that. They want sustainable technologies for their smart homes, they got it. And of course, solar panel shingles! *He displays a piece of a solar panel shingle.* Because why not? With nuclear and solar power together, that's extra power, which is excellent for their home heaters. And these shingles can withstand the worst of weathers so I will make sure that every new home there has these shingles. Everybody who works for me serves to improve humanity as a whole.
Reporter 1: And how is X?
Musk: I'm going to continue pushing for freedom of speech. If the politically correct companies don't want to advertise with me, their loss. I'm not going to allow social media to be dictated by a handful of idiots with hurt feelings because they didn't get their way. Technology is heading towards singularity, and the majority are the ones to decide what happens in their networks.
Reporter 2: Interesting.
Musk: I'm fighting to prevent a dark future, where the majority's votes and voices are silenced by the few through technological means. Also, I don't know what the Swedish prime minister was thinking when he compared me to a child. People like me help him experience the technology he has today. I basically made the world for him.
Reporter 3: He's also claiming that there may be a cultural misunderstanding about work with you. Also, Lennart...
Musk: (interrupting) I get it, but Lennart isn't the Prime Minister of Sweden. If Elias wants to talk to me, he can and we will work things out. But in the end, Tesla will operate in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and soon Norway. They like what we offer. Very soon, Armenia, since their President wants to import the best tech America and her allies offer. Armenia wants a sustainable future, we will bring it to them.
*WC, KS, USA*
Super C: I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Jaime: That is a big relief.
*Denmark*
*Lenarth also participates in the protests.*
*Sweden*
*Lennart the Viking Lion learns about Musk.*
Lennart: *to himself in English* I don't remember Elias comparing that man to a child, but there has to be some conflict. Not everybody thinks the way he does. Not even me.
Super C: (narrating) In due time, we'd introduce the marching band to Jaime and Sheila, both of whom thanked the band for arranging the theme tune (and a few other cues) from the show. However, we're going to skip over that and go to the next highlight: the new popularity of dancing games such as Dance Dance Revolution and the like.
Timpani Tiger: (narrating) The tiger in question has asked to remain anonymous, so for his safety, his identity will be just that. However, we do know he was originally a citizen of Bengalia. It was his idea to use these video games to encourage people to exercise, especially if they don't have the money or other means to go to the gym regularly, or in my case, do bodybuilding. All of us Bengalians living on Earth, ranging from myself and our final President, Martin Shays (Turbo Tiger), to all the major game show hosts such as Brock Cunningham (Quiz King), Julie Igressa (Quiz Queen), and Grayson Romano, all sent him our congratulations on the big success of this idea.
Scroll on down to see how the world embraced this concept.
*Later, Mexico passes a spending bill that provides subsidies for arcade and gaming equipment that promotes exercise, such as Dance Dance Revolution. Several other countries are at least considering similar bills to that.*
*Mexico City, Mexico*
Politician 1: *He shows off a soft gaming dance pad in an elementary school to explain to school staff and teachers about it in Spanish.* As you can see, this device combines the fun of games with the healthiness of exercise. We believe that every school should have this so that during free time, the kids have something healthy to do. This also improves the cognitive development of children as well. This is another way how technology benefits the education system.
Civilian 1: *In Spanish* This is actually really cool.
Civilian 2: *In Spanish* This is a very creative use of our tax money for this.
Politician 2: *In Spanish* Diabetes and obesity has strained our healthcare system for a very long time. Throwing money at the problem doesn't always solve them so instead, investing in prevention measures on a large scale helps keep costs down in the long run.
Civilian 3: *In Spanish* A solution that actually works and is fun for everybody? I never thought such a solution would work. Who's the genius behind this? I want to thank them for this and nominate them for the National Prize for Arts and Sciences.
Politician 3: *In Spanish* He's a tiger of Bengalian origin; I can tell you that much. He came up with that idea when he saw an arcade full of In The Groove sets where people were playing on them. So he gave the game a try and commented how the game gave him a much bigger workout than expected. From there, that's when he suggested the idea of using our tax money to subsidize these kinds of games to get more of our people involved in combatting obesity and diabetes. Regulating sugar in our food and drinks can only do so much so with that idea combined, this puts our country on the right track to a healthy future.
Civilian 4: *In Spanish* So tax sugar and use the revenue to subsidize this. My goodness what a strategy! About time!
Civilian 5: *In Spanish* As a fan of K-pop, this is also a fun way to introduce our children to K-pop. Korean pop music along with Japanese pop music are the rage these days.
*Washington, D.C., USA*
*Leandro and the Mexican heroes meet with Leo and his administration in the White House about getting more dance games and related equipment into Mexico with the Mexican government providing subsidies for them.*
Lautaro: Not only does it promote the health of our nation and future, it also provides jobs to our country; hence we want you to send your workers to our country to help build more factories producing these gaming dance pads and related equipment to our government's agenda in promoting health.
Zax: That's no problem. We will help you on that easily with no questions asked. I'm sure this will boost your country's tourism industry as well.
Lautaro: Yes, but the health of our nation goes first.
Juno: I'm surprised your country's government is willing to use your tax money for this but we'll be more than happy to accept this deal. This will benefit all of us.
Shadow Hunter: Now that's how video gaming should be done! Conventions also hold dance game tournaments as well so this is going to be extremely exciting for us and the world.
*Copenhagen, Denmark*
Alpha: *In Danish as he plays some Dance Dance Revolution.* Oh; it's more intense than I thought!
Civilian 1: *In Danish* Come on; you got this!
Civilian 2: *In Danish* It's almost done! You got this!
*Prague, Czechia*
*Leos the Baroque Lion, Musical Mage, and Viktor (male Czech coyote UN1024) watch a young Mexican diplomat play Beat Saber.*
Viktor: *In Czech* He really loves this game!
Musical Mage: *In Czech* The Mexican government claims that games like this promotes exercise and reduces depression, benefitting health overall. I can see why the Mexican government wants to subsidize games like this with their tax money. That's the most brilliant idea I've heard so far in my life. As they say, music is powerful. And with games like this, it makes them fun.
Viktor: *In Czech* This is definitely a yes! We will be more than happy to promote this game in Mexico, especially with their government's help there.
Musical Mage: *In Czech to Leos.* These young Mexican diplomats are paid to try out games like this one. Talk about having the ultimate dream job. But in all seriousness, the government wants us Czechs to promote this game in their country. What do you think of that idea?
Viktor: *In Czech* You already know the answer to this since that's money for us and health for everybody.
*Seoul, Korea*
*The news crews surround the young Mexican diplomats ready to play some Pump It Up.*
Mexican Diplomat 1: *In Korean* I brought my training shoes with me. Let me switch my shoes out first.
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Korean* I never danced in a business suit with trainers on before.
Reporter 1: *In Korean* How are you so good in Korean?
Mexican Diplomat 1: *In Korean* When I was a kid, I was exposed to a lot of Korean pop music from the internet, so I decided to listen to some of them. I used to play online Korean games like Mabinogi. Then one day, when I heard that my local arcade has Pump It Up, I decided to give it a try. Then later on, there was a tournament of that game in my local convention and decided to go for it. My parents also got me a gaming dance pad so every day after school, I would use that, but it was for a game called In The Groove and there was a lot of Korean music in it. There is also a Korean barbecue restaurant in my hometown much to my surprise so my friends and I would go there every two weeks. This whole thing is why I fell in love with Korean culture and I started taking Korean language classes and here I am.
Reporter 1: *In Korean* That's really good.
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Korean* Obviously, I am better in Spanish because pronouncing the right words in Korean is tricky and sounds very different. How often do you hear someone speak Korean with a Mexican accent?
*Everybody laughs.*
Reporter 2: *In Korean* Well you speak Korean well and don't worry, you'll do fine. The longer you stay here, the more you'll learn Korean in no time!
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Korean* Immersion.
Reporter 2: *In Korean* Exactly!
Mexican Diplomat 3: *In Spanish* All right; lets dance!
*The diplomats are wearing their trainers before they start playing the game in difficult levels as challenges as everybody cheers.*
Moon Mage: *In Korean* They're so good! How long have they've been playing this game?!
Kang-Dae: *In Korean* A long time, apparently, since everybody is on board with games like this.
Moon Mage: *In Korean* They're going to sweat in their business suits! Someone get them water, too!
Mexican Diplomat 4: *In Korean as he brings in an ice chest.* We have their water, and their suits are machine washable. They're made with durable materials.
Moon Mage: *In Korean* Oh; so they planned ahead of time.
Mexican Diplomat 4: *In Korean* Of course! That's what diplomats do. *In Korean to Kyu.* Aren't our diplomats impressive or what? Because this is a fun way to burn calories and maintain health! We want more of this in Mexico!
Mexican Diplomat 5: *In Korean* I love your pop music scene and Korean barbecue restaurants!
*Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan*
*The news crews gather around the young Mexican diplomats playing Dance Dance Revolution in a ROUND1 entertainment center as civilians record the event with their phones.*
Neon Blade: *In Japanese to Ryo the Samurai Lion.* It seems the Mexicans really love this game.
Yamazaki: *In Japanese* Dance towards better health, world peace, and happiness. I'm surprised the Mexican government wants to import and subsidize these kinds of games with their own tax money but it all makes sense now.
Kei Cat: *In Japanese* At first, the idea of using tax money to subsidize games sounds insane at first. But in this case, it's the most genius idea ever!
Yamazaki: *In Japanese* Another reason why Earth is wonderful.
Kei Cat: *In Japanese* So much innovation and creativity! It's one of the reasons why I came here in Japan from Kriegland was because of those things. But seeing the world catching up like this, now that's what I like to see!
*After the diplomats finish their game, everybody cheers as they high-five everybody.*
Mexican Diplomat 1: *In Japanese* I can play this all day!
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Japanese* I think I burned enough calories that is equal to a bowl of ramen here.
Civilian 1: *In Japanese* You're in the right city for ramen.
Mexican Diplomat 3: *In Japanese* So, you know a good taqueria here?
Civilian 2: *In Japanese* Taqueria?
Mexican Diplomat 3: *In Japanese* Taco shop.
Civilian 2: *In Japanese* I don't know a taco shop. But it sounds like you want takoyaki. We have some, but Osaka is the best city for that.
Mexican Diplomat 3: *In Japanese* I don't know if I have enough time for Osaka. But I'll eat your ramen. In Mexico, we got tacos. The best tacos are the ones served by the food trucks because that's what my family and I would go to.
Civilian 2: *In Japanese* Taco food trucks? Okay I'll remember that.
Reporter 1: *In Japanese* Lets have you pose together for the cameras.
Reporter 2: *In Japanese* NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) will enjoy this!
*The diplomats pose together for the cameras.*
*Singapore*
*The government passes a similar subsidiary bill that Mexico has to promote gaming equipment and games that promote exercise to everybody.*
Politician 1: The Mexicans are inspiring the world to join us in closing the chapter on diabetes!
Politician 2: This should be more than enough to get the World Health Organization's attention!
*Geneva, Switzerland*
*The World Health Organization hires local Swiss workers to help install In The Groove game sets and equipment in their breakrooms.*
WHO Scientist 1: *In German* This is what our breakrooms need!
WHO Scientist 2: *In German* The Mexicans are mad geniuses to allow the use of tax money to promote these kinds of games for the sake of public health!
WHO Scientist 3: *In German* Stevia, now this. We are much closer than ever to ending diabetes forever. Childhood obesity will finally be a thing of the past soon.
WHO Scientist 4: *In German* People overlook these small details. But at least this finally happened. Better late than never.
WHO Scientist 5: *In German* I brought in Linart and his friends here to check out our brand new breakrooms!
WHO Scientist 6: *In German* Do you like it?
Cynthia: *In German* I love it! Burkhart and I've been playing on them for a bit. Doctor Revolver and Hot Shot had their turns too.
Doctor Revolver: *In German* Some music levels do get tricky though.
Hot Shot: *In German* I felt like I had two hours of marching outdoors compressed in two minutes.
WHO Scientist 6: *In German* Excellent. *To Secret Snare in German.* Did you give In The Groove or a similar game a try? If not, please do so in this breakroom.
*Riyadh, Saudi Arabia*
*The government decides to proceed in passing a similar subsidiary bill that Mexico has to encourage their arcades to have dance games. They also subsidize factories to produce home gaming equipment for dance games to encourage people to use in their battle against obesity and diabetes.*
Politician 1: *In Arabic* For once, we found something that would work well in our society.
Politician 2: *In Arabic* This will make it easier for our people to workout by dancing at home to these games.
Politician 3: *In Arabic* Haidar, we finally found a solution to encourage our people to exercise, especially at home.
Quick Blade: *In Arabic* Yes, but at least provide subsidiaries for gyms and encourage more openings of them throughout our country because we still have too many people who don't know what a gym is.
Politician 4: *In Arabic* We are working on that.
*Canberra, Australia*
*Prime Minister Albanese looks at a petition on his tablet before speaking to Len the Outback Lion.*
Albanese: Our people wants us to use our tax dollars to subsidize video games that encourages dancing?
Tyler: That and the home gaming equipment for them as well. This will save a lot of resources in our healthcare system in the future because this will prevent increases cases of childhood obesity and diabetes in the long run. Pay now, save later.
Albanese: Len? Your thoughts on this?
Civilian 1: Come on, Parliament; we got to do what Mexico is doing for the sake of our public health and future!
Civilian 2: I rather have my tax money go to this, so we don't have to pay for more services and medications to cover the cost of unhealthy lifestyles!
Civilian 3: Come on, Albanese! I'm sure you won't pass up this idea!
*Mexico City, Mexico*
Civilian 6: *in Spanish* I think I'll support this. Just as long as my kids are still thinking logically for themselves and doing everything by hand. No computer usage unless they're writing a research paper. *clears throat* Sorry; allergies again.
*Washington, D.C., USA*
Leo: I think we can arrange that. I mean about sending our workers down to your nation.
*Prague, Czechia*
Leos: *in Czech* I say yes; promote this!
*Korea*
Kyu the Hwarang Lion: *in Korean* Color me impressed, with their fluency in our language and their dancing abilities. However, you beat me to the punch; I was about to suggest that somebody get them some water. You have done that. It gets hot in these suits and ties. I know a thing or two about that; I wear them a lot when I'm not dressed in my battle armor that you see me wearing now.
*He then introduces the diplomats to the Demons of Heaven.*
Kyu: *in Korean* They not only speak the language fluently; they can dance up a heck of a storm.
*Japan*
Ryo: *in Japanese* Bravo! Congratulations to all of you!
*Singapore*
*The news cameras then show Liwei giving them a round of applause after the bill is passed.*
*Switzerland*
Secret Snare: *in German* I'm usually drumming all day long. Let's give this a try.
*He does so.*
*Australia*
Len the Outback Lion: You'd be making a huge costly mistake by saying no to this. I guarantee it. Say yes; that's my opinion. *clears throat* Sorry.
*He drinks some bottled water.*
*Washington D.C.*
*Leandro and Leo shake hands together as everybody cheers.*
Zax: It's a good thing we have some dance pads in the White House for us.
Juno: In The Groove in the White House? Very fun I must say!
*Prague, Czechia*
Musical Mage: *In Czech to the Mexican diplomats.* It's a yes!
*The Mexican diplomats cheer wildly.*
Mexican Diplomat 1: *In Czech* This would definitely be worth grabbing some local beer over.
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Czech* The beer can wait since we're on a health-themed mission.
*Korea*
Mexican Diplomat 1: *In Korean* Whoa! These guys are huge!
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Korean* Very strong too.
Jung-Sang: *In Korean* Whoa! Your Korean is really good!
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Korean* We try our best.
Hyung-Won: *In Korean* Your performance was good.
Ki-Moon: *In Korean as he sets up his smartphone on a tripod to stream Jung-Sang and Hyung-Won playing Pump It Up.* Go go go!
*Jung-Sang and Hyung-Won gets on the set to play Pump It Up at the toughest music levels at the highest difficulty possible.*
Mexican Diplomat 3: *In Korean* Oh no I cannot play like that.
Mexican Diplomat 4: *In Korean* They're hitting every single notes!
Mexican Diplomat 5: *In Korean* Nope I can't do that!
Kang-Dae: *In Korean* Practice makes perfect you know.
Mexican Diplomat 5: *In Korean* But even that, this is terrifying. So many arrows are coming in at once! How are they not missing a single note?!
Kang-Dae: *In Korean* Practice, practice, and more practice.
Moon Mage: *In Korean* What he said.
*Switzerland*
*The scientists cheer for Secret Snare.*
WHO Scientist 1: *In German* He's got a good hang of it.
WHO Scientist 2: *In German* There you go! That's how you do it!
Hot Shot: *In German* You got this already!
*Australia*
Albanese: Let's do this then. *He signs the subsidiary bill as everybody applauds.*
*Stockholm, Sweden*
*Elias and Musk tours a Tesla factory together as they work things out over the labor disputes.*
Elias: You have the Rolls Royce of factory technology here. People can order things online and their things will be made and prepared on order by automated technology and shipped by automated technology. Your technology makes the lives of working people much more comfortable these days. Does any of this look like overtime labor is needed? Think! And you even build humanoid robots for crying out loud! You are the Tony Stark of Earth, you drove humanity forward, and you made the world a much greener place too.
Musk: Everything you said is true, and I accept that. But your country has the most skilled of labor, the most gifted workers, and the most passionate people about companies like Tesla I've seen here.
Elias: Yes, but please, everybody has family, and here, we value family over work in our priorities. Let me take you to a typical Swedish family, whose father works for your company here. *He leads Musk to the family in question.*
Father: *In Swedish* Prime Minister! What are you doing here with Elon Musk?
Elias: *In Swedish* Just giving him an intimate view of life in Sweden to understand our people more.
Musk: It's a nice house, and you got a big family!
Father: *In English* Yes; thank you. My wife is hard at work taking care of this home and our children.
Musk: *He sees the children rushing in to see Elias and himself.* How many children do you have?
Father: Seven, and we have the eighth one on our way.
Musk: Sounds like you're more busy making children than work these days.
Father: With all the new technology to increase work productivity, of course we'd be busy making kids. Our government gives us financial benefits each time we have a child within marriage; first marriage of course. We don't have government-enforced minimum wage but we pay a significant amount of income taxes so the money has to go somewhere to help our country.
Musk: You're busy raising them to work for companies like Tesla. I hope your children helps this country well.
Father: I remember watching the news and you said that people are not producing enough children in a rapidly changing world so I took you seriously.
Musk: And I'm glad you did.
Elias: Now do you see why here in Sweden, family goes first and work goes second?
Musk: It all makes sense.
Child 1: *In Swedish* Let's go back and play some In The Groove!
Child 2: *In Swedish* Wait for me!
Mother: *In Swedish as she sees Lennart stopping by.* Oh, Lennart! You're more than welcome to stop by in our home. It's cold outside!
Elias: *To Musk* Don't worry about Lennart. He knows you and I are talking things out.
Musk: I'm not afraid of him because I make life for everybody, including his, better. However, with Mexico's dance game bill, we developed a prototype humanoid robot that can play Dance Dance Revolution at any difficulty, even the most difficult, with no problem.
Elias: Are you trying to challenge me in a dance game?
Musk: You're more than welcome to compete against it.
Elias: I'll think about it. But in the meantime, as long you understand why we have a different work culture in Sweden, we're happy.
Musk: I will absolutely respect your people's wishes then.
Elias: So where can I go challenge this robot of yours in that game?
Musk: We got a lab in Austin in Texas. Just hit me up and we'll schedule your visit.
Elias: Will do!
*Wildcat City, KS, USA*
*Some politicians are in Mayor Jabowitz's office as they show off two dance pads.*
Politician 1: These are dance pads for games like In The Groove, which can be played at home. Just hook it up to your TV set and you're in!
Politician 2: If you visited the local Dave and Busters, you will notice that they have these kinds of games there. Apparently, they're a huge deal because it's a fun way to say, combat the fat.
Politician 3: Excellent way in preventing and ending diabetes, too.
Politician 4: In Mexico, their government is encouraging their schools to provide these for their students to use during free time. That is the most creative way to burn calories.
Politician 5: Even better is that the Mexican government is importing these kinds of dancing game pads from us using their tax money to promote public health. I never thought there would be government support for a game but here we are. Don't you think this idea is cool? Because so far, nobody is complaining!
Politician 1: Personally, that's an idea I can say, dance to. Pun intended.
*Everybody briefly laughs.*
Politician 2: Personally, I think having these in our schools would be awesome. Fun for the kids and their health!
*Japan*
Neon Blade: *In Japanese* Don't forget that we have other games, like Dancerush, too.
*One of the Mexican diplomats gives Dancerush a try as the others follow to record him dancing.*
*Around the world.*
*Governments either pass similar bills to promote these games or promote initiatives that encourages people to play these games for exercise.*
*Washington, D.C.*
Leandro: We'll be doing the world a huge favor by doing this.
Leo: Indeed. I think I had a go once at Dance Dance Revolution; I didn't get very far, but then again, I picked a hard song to follow.
*Korea*
Kyu: *in Korean* Look at them go; they're naturals at this!
*Switzerland*
Secret Snare: *in German* This is fun. One of these days, I'm going to have Corps Coon dance with me.
*Australia*
*Len also applauds.*
*Sweden*
*Lennart accepts the offer to go inside.*
Lennart: *in Swedish* I thank you, madam. I dealt with colder temperatures than this in my original heyday, but now isn't the time to discuss that. *to Musk in English* Do not be alarmed; it is I. I am glad to discover you and Elias are working things out regarding the labor disputes. I also hope you get that other issue fixed with the autopilot. I heard you had a big recall over that.
*WC, KS, USA*
Mayor Jabowitz: Oh; you stole my joke! *Some laughter.* I can also dance to this number. I've been to Dave and Buster's a few times; just not recently. But I do remember some of the games were these kinds of games.
*Washington D.C.*
Zax: This is a game that not only requires practice, but for many people, also requires the right shoes.
Juno: And when it comes to competitions, some players use high-quality insoles in their shoes to reduce the stress and impacts on their legs during game play.
Jack: Yes that. If you don't come prepared, your legs may be hurting and can strain your calves. I had to learn that the hard way and I'm a Marine.
Mechayote: I do better with trainers for me. Running shoes can work, too, but it's usually Nike or Adidas, the ones you would go to for this. Lighter the shoes, the better. You don't want too much grip in your soles either for this. Soles have to be thick enough so you can feel where your paws are going without feeling the impact.
*Switzerland*
Cynthia: *In German* That would be awesome!
Burkhart: *In German* Arranging this in Wildcat City would be perfect between the two marching band raccoons. They surely can march, let's see how well they can dance together.
*Wildcat City, KS, USA*
Politician 1: They got their interactive and VR arenas, too, which involves lots of movements.
*Vietnam*
*V-Fox, who is wearing techwear complete with gloves to protect his hands, is playing Pump It Up to King of Sales on doubles at level 23 as the crowd gathers to watch. Not only does he use his feet, he also slaps with his hands on the dance pads, too. He makes the almost impossible look like a cake walk.*
Chuong: *In Vietnamese* I can't even do doubles on normal!
Civilian 1: *In Vietnamese* He's not letting up!
Civilian 2: *In Vietnamese* Any normal person is going to get worn out by that! This is nuts!
Civilian 3: *In Vietnamese* He's hitting every single note in that?! Luong! Look at this!
Anh: *In Vietnamese* This seems like a fun way for some G-52s to test themselves.
Civilian 4: *In Vietnamese* No way! There's no way! I can only play single levels on very hard difficulty.
Civilian 5: *In Vietnamese* He makes this look way too easy.
Civilian 6: *In Vietnamese* I would die halfway if I try to play this game like he does.
*London, UK*
*Summer is seen playing Dance Dance Revolution on double pads.*
Civilian 1: Oh, boy; that looks hard.
Civilian 2: He's clearly having fun; no doubt.
Civilian 3: I didn't think Lionus would approve using our tax money to subsidize this. At least that would help give the NHS a break.
Civilian 4: He's sweating hard!
Dalton: Fun way to exercise, right? The best part, you can even do this at home with a home dance pad.
Civilian 3: Extremely useful when it rains outside.
*Sweden*
Musk: Oh yes we are working on that. With the engineers I hired here, I'm hoping the autopilot issues would not only be fixed, but also perfected.
Elias: Yes, but drivers shouldn't rely on the autopilot feature too much, especially here. In Sweden, we get snowstorms a lot. There are days where it is impossible to go outside due to having snow piling up so high. We're also prone to thunderstorms as well. If the cameras and scanners cannot see past the depths of thick snow, then that's a problem.
Musk: Don't worry. That will be addressed. Tesla's cars have been among the world's safest cars and we will continue to improve their safety features. You have plenty of engineers alone who can help on that.
Elias: Personally, I think Sweden has worse weather patterns than America does.
*Washington, D.C.. USA*
Leo: Note to self: do not play this game while padding. It's better to wear shoes, really.
*Switzerland*
*Secret Snare messages Corps Coon about the challenge.*
*Vietnam*
*Luong watches V-Fox play the game, but is so shocked at what he sees (although in a good way), he can't think of what to say next.*
Civilian 7: Whoa; our President is our awestruck, he can't speak! Literally can't speak!
*When all is said and done, Luong begins to clap, prompting applause from everybody else.*
*WC, KS, USA*
*Corps Coon replies back and says he accepts the challenge.*
*London, UK*
Captain C: He's a natural at this. I think I'd fall flat on my face, ladies and gentlemen.
*Sweden*
Lennart: Okay; just checking. Technology all has the same thing in common: it's ultimately bound to break down.
Elias: And he's correct, especially when they are neglected. That's not even mentioning our weather here, which will put your products to the ultimate tests here.
Musk: That's why I invested my business here.
*Later, we are in Wildcat City at a Dave and Buster's to watch Corps Coon take on Secret Snare in Dance Dance Revolution. There are Swiss heroes in the arcade as everybody gathers to watch.*
*WC, KS, USA*
Juno: That video of V-Fox playing Pump It Up blew up on the internet.
Zax: How does he even play like that so easily?
Mechayote: I couldn't get past hard, and that's kicking my tail.
Burkhart: I think Secret Snare can beat Corps Coon in this game.
Zax: You think?
Burkhart: My country is a mountain so nothing can wear Secret Snare out. On top of that, we have Top Secret.
Zax: Yet Corps Coon seems equal with Secret Snare.
Burkhart: Are you sure about that? Secret Snare can wield flaming drum sticks and basically does that for a living. Corps Coon is nothing like him.
Zax: Let's see about that.
Marshall: Are you ready to play some Dance Dance Revolution?
Civilian 1: Two raccoons in marching band uniforms playing DDR? I gotta record this!
Civilian 2: Wait for me I gotta see this up close!
Civilian 3: America versus Switzerland here! A battle between the best marching band performers of their countries! Lets see if they can dance it out!
Civilian 4: Obviously, after three songs, the one with the higher total score wins.
Civilian 5: Unless they both use the e-amusement passes, where fourth round is included but if you get four misses, its game over for you. The e-amusement pass can be obtained online or from a specialty vendor that sells them since the instructions behind them are in Japanese.
Civilian 6: I should order one from online then.
Corps Coon: We are; this is a new way to burn calories.
*The two raccoons begin the game; they are only playing three rounds. Super C also films it with his camcorder.*
Secret Snare: I don't have a lot of experience, so let's do a lower difficulty.
Corps Coon: Good idea.
Zax: Start with the tutorial and play the songs on the beginner levels. Also, pay attention to the numbers next to the levels of each song; higher the number, higher the difficulty. Once you're used to this game, then you can go above beginner.
*The two raccoons start off with playing the tutorial of the game to help them get used to it.*
*Warsaw, Poland*
*There's a new meme taking over the world where people are crawling in stores into a line like ants. The meme started off by Polish school children crawling on their hands and knees together in a line in a classroom, and now young adults are doing this so often, they're wearing knee pads and gloves for protection.*
Hardcore Hussar: *In Polish* What in the world are they doing?
Hussar Husky: *In Polish* Let them do this. People before us suffered too many wars in the past. Let them live their lives because we fought through several generations of wars to achieve peace as a reward.
Hardcore Hussar: *In Polish* Some people are annoyed by this.
Hussar Husky: *In Polish* Most don't care and enjoy this. Let them do this.
Crawler 1: *In Polish* Assemble and crawl together in lines!
*The participating crawlers do so in the stores.*
Crawler 2: *In Polish* This is fun actually.
Betzalel: *In Polish as he participates in the meme to a cafe that has imported arcade dance games from Japan.* This is actually fun!
Civilian 1: *In Polish* I got to record this!
Civilian 2: *In Polish* How amusing!
Hardcore Hussar: *In Polish* Isn't that Betzalel? He's one of the UN1024 dragons.
Hussar Husky: *In Polish* He's not in uniform or armor so this is okay. If Leonek complains about this meme, I will tell him to let people do this. He's been through heavens know how many wars until we're finally in the era of peace.
Jarek: *In Polish* Even though I'm slightly annoyed by this, I will respect your views by letting them do this. Freedom they say.
Civilian 3: *In Polish* So that's why hardware stores are selling out of gloves and knee pads.
*WC, KS, USA*
*The others watch.*
*Poland*
*Leonek the Hussar Lion watches the crawlers in one of the stores.*
Leonek: *in Polish* Well done to them for wearing protective gear.
*WC, KS, USA*
*After the tutorial, the raccoons finally compete against each other as everybody cheers wildly.*
Juno: See? Not bad!
Zax: Feel the music, too, to get those arrows!
Mechayote: There you go!
Cynthia: Not bad! You got this!
*Dubai, United Arab Emirates*
Astro Hawk: *In Arabic as he reads a newspaper about the explosive growth of e-sports conventions throughout Saudi Arabia, which also holds tournaments for In The Groove.* First, rave parties, now e-sports, in Saudi Arabia? And these events are so big, they outshine our events? Why is nobody telling me this?
Civilian 1: *In Arabic* Saudi Arabia these days is becoming incredibly progressive. Their kids love Roblox, for example. The Saudi youth wants to experience the world outside their borders online.
Astro Hawk: *In Arabic* And Haidar isn't bothered by any of this?
Civilian 1: *In Arabic* Not at all.
Civilian 2: *In Arabic* He welcomes Saudi's social progressivism actually. After all, Layzal, our parallel, welcomes our social progressivism that makes our country, famous. This is Dubai, the shining famous city in this part of the Middle East known for our wildest luxuries.
Astro Hawk: *In Arabic* Give me a moment. *He contacts Quick Blade on his communicator in Arabic.* Quick Blade! Send me a list of recommended entertainment events and conventions in your country please so I can plan my next vacation!
*Saudi Arabia*
Quick Blade: *In Arabic on his communicator.* Knock yourself out, man. You're going to see surprises that will wow your life, that you'll be wondering why is your country not like ours. *He uses his communicator to send Astro Hawk not only a list of recommended events, but also subscribes him to receive emails of big events in Saudi Arabia.* Enjoy! *In Arabic to Haidar.* Our kingdom has evolved so quickly in such a short time.
Astro Hawk's Voice: *In Arabic* Japanese and Korean festivals in your country too? Kazakh festivals as well? Wait a second, American summer festivals in Saudi Arabia?! Your country is way more cosmopolitan than I thought! It's a shame that nobody is telling me any of this!
Quick Blade: *In Arabic* You will love all of them!
Astro Hawk's Voice: *In Arabic* Haha; shut up! I'm marking my calendar in my communicator for this next year!
Quick Blade: *In Arabic* Don't forget Saudi yogurt, since we're the global producer of them that we rightfully host the annual International Yogurt Festival to show people that we got a lot to contribute to the world!
Astro Hawk's Voice: *In Arabic* I'm in love! You guys rock!
Quick Blade: *In Arabic* You're not the only one to say that. We love to share our hospitality with the world to show them that Saudi Arabia has so much to offer.
*The raccoons prove to be quite competitive for this. In the end, Corps Coon beats Secret Snare, but only by a tiny margin.*
D.W.: Oh; that was so close!
Secret Snare: You got me, but only just.
Corps Coon: I did not think I had it in me. In the old days, I had confidence in drumming, marching in formation, and literally nothing else. Well, I take it back; I apparently had a talent for pinball I didn't know about either, but that's a different story.
*Saudi Arabia*
Haidar the Saudi Lion: *in Arabic* I'm very happy with the progress we are making, especially in the fields where women can now do things they couldn't do unless they fled the country and went somewhere else. Now they can drive, own firearms as long as they use them properly, and most importantly, vote.
*WC, KS, USA*
Zax: Ready to do this again but on basic difficulty?
Juno: You got beginner, basic, difficult, expert, and challenge. Zax and I can only do basic for the most part, but we're working towards difficult.
Zax: So what you played was beginner level. *He takes out his arcade card.* Don't worry I got you two.
Burkhart: I hope basic isn't too hard for these raccoons.
Mechayote: Some songs on basic can be pretty nuts, so just pay attention to the number next to basic. Look for a 6 or below. 7 or above, it might challenge you.
Shadow Hunter: Toughest songs on challenge are 16s, if not 17s, which is the max. Yes, there are people who can play 16s and 17s well, which will burn lots of calories.
Juno: 16s and 17s are straight up torture. Too many arrows moving fast and you have to be fast. They'll make you jelly-legged afterwards. *To Corps Coon and Secret Snare.* You can hold on to the bars behind you to make it easier to use the dance pads if you want.
Marshall: The Legend of MAX is an infamous DDR song that has one of the most difficult step charts out there. Even on basic, it's very difficult. You can do it on beginner, but even that, it's not easy. You can also use your settings to modify how the arrows move but don't expect things to be any easier.
Secret Snare: Okay. Let's try the next difficulty. I'm not ready for the hardest ones yet.
Corps Coon: I did see V-Fox playing at the maximum level; he's a beast at this!
Juno: Tell me about it! He was doing doubles on Pump It Up on level 23 in that game!
Mechayote: I can only do level 5 at the most in Pump It Up, and even at that leve, it gets tricky. As for doing doubles, that takes talent right there.
Zax: Let's go for another session, but on basic. Get ready, because it's going to be somewhat more tricky with more arrows. *He scans his arcade card for Corps Coon and Secret Snare.*
Corps Coon: Thank you.
*The pair do the next song.*
*Everybody cheers for Corps Coon and Secret Snare.*
Jack: Yeah; let's go!
Cynthia: Keep it up and feel the music! You got this!
Juno: Come on, Corps Coon!
Burkhart: Just stay focused, Secret Snare!
Civilian 1: They're catching up!
Civilian 2: Let's get them water after this! They're sweating!
*In the end, Secret Snare wins the round this time. Everybody applauds as the civilians get the raccoons water to drink.*
Cynthia: *In German* You learn so quickly!
Burkhart: *In German* That's not an easy game, you know. See? That was not too bad was it?
Zax: You still did well, Corps Coon.
Mechayote: You all right, there, you two?
Juno: Both learned quickly on this. They should be proud for this!
Zax: Did you two have fun?
Corps Coon: Absolutely; this is one of the most fun games I ever played.
Secret Snare: It adds to the variety of life itself and of the ways we keep fit.
Corps Coon: CNG gave us the ability to march and play our drums forever without injury or fatigue. It may have been the same case with dancing like this, but for now, we will take a break.
*The raccoons drink their water.*
Juno: This type of game should not be underestimated. It only looks easy, but playing it is a challenge.
Zax: Hey, Juno. Shall we play?
Juno: Let's go!
*Juno and Zax play some Dance Dance Revolution on basic.*
Jack: Man; y'all make this look too easy. As for V-Fox, how?
Marshall: Who knows? Even Luong was impressed. That video at the moment is the most popular one from the G-52's social media page. But soon enough, someone is going to try to beat him on that.
Jack: Would take a while, but eventually.
Mechayote: Wow; Juno and Zax are good. I can't even do beginner mode on many songs here, even though I can play football (and on a different note, the drums).
Shadow Hunter: People tend to be good in some things over many others.
Jill: Dancerush is a Japanese arcade machine that can get you fast if you're not paying attention. I've seen Japanese guys play that game with their backs facing towards the screen like its nothing to them. Now that takes talent!
Mechayote: We need more of that! Also, ever notice how at Dave and Buster's, they don't have pinball machines?
Jack: I just realized that now!
Mechayote: Dave and Buster's, Main Event, and their competitors are the evolving future of arcades to prove that arcades will not go away anytime soon. As the world changes, so do the arcade scenes.
Civilian 1: I wished I can play like Juno and Zax here! They make this look way too easy!
Civilian 2: And V-Fox is a Vietnamese G-52, and how does he play Pump It Up like that? There is no way any of my friends could play like that! He's got to be practicing for this!
Civilian 3: I like to see him play that game here just so I can watch him. I have to see this in person to believe it!
Super C: Pinball will always be around, though; just ask Cripto.
Leo: Indeed. It's just not something you'll see this day and age unless the facility in question decides to have one.
Super C: That local restaurant we have. McPherason's, still has a pinball table. In fact, I think Cripto still has the high score on that table.
Leo: Cripto is our pinball wizard. And we can see that Zax, Juno, and the raccoons are shaping up to be dance wizards.
Cripto: (narrating) They do still make new pinball tables, so those aren't going to go away either. However, our friends do not tell a lie when they said that as the world changes, so do arcades. This was the new fad in arcades, and it simultaneously gets you to exercise. I think the home versions of those games also have a workout mode that show how many calories you burned.
Leo: (narrating) In any event, it was a fun way for us to celebrate the holidays. We wish each and every one of you folks a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or whatever is appropriate for you. (Hanukkah varies; it was from nightfall of December 7 to the nightfall of the 15th this year, but I hope everybody who is Jewish had a fabulous Hanukkah this year.)
Super C: (narrating) And a happy new year to you as well. Good night.
THE END
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Highlights from the Christmas Season of 2023
Leo the Patriotic Lion: (narrating) Leo the Patriotic Lion here. Was 2023 a good year or a bad year for you? It was good to the G-52s and their allies. It was a good year to me; Chuong and Zax couldn't find a single thing to critique in my evaluation, even if something I did still required negative feedback. (If there was, I couldn't think of it either.) Now the holiday season was upon us, and soon the year 2024 was due to begin. 2024 will be a challenge for me because it is an election year, and Donald Trump is going around preaching he is the only one worthy of the job, and that the people will do themselves a favor by voting me out. Personally, I think he is just jealous of my accomplishments.
I do have to watch what I say, or else it will give Trump and his supporters more reasons to vote me out. However, I have a ton of supporters as well, and they will be preaching at Trump, "Look at what Leo did that you wouldn't have done in a million years!" I have the bigger problem, however; regardless of whether CNG had conditioned them or not, my supporters are also preaching I am the only one worthy of the job, because most (if not all) of the humans who had my job before me did not understand what it truly means to be President. In the case of Donald Trump, they said he treated it more like a show biz gig, even if he did. All he knew how to be was his TV persona, the Donald. I guess you can be the judge of that.
However, let's not think about that now. Let's concentrate on what's going on in this world, now that it is the holiday season again.
*Later, everybody is back to their usual business as we prepare for next year. But first, it is the month of Christmas.*
*Washington, D.C.*
Dawn: As Speaker of The House in the era of Leo and his parallels, as the world progresses rapidly towards world peace and sustainability, I hereby give permission to all members of Congress to wear whatever Christmas-themed garments you wish to wear in the United States Capitol every December from now on. This month, everybody needs their own break, including us, so why not add a little festivity in here? If we allow Christmas trees in the United States Capitol, we should wear any Christmas-themed outfit or garment here as well. This allows us to connect with our people more, especially during this time. The Zanicchi Administration has brought tremendous progress and prosperity to the United States and the world, so let us relax a little. Because I am. *She puts on her Santa hat.* If you want to wear your ugly Christmas sweater to the Capitol, you absolutely can. If you want to wear your Christmas-themed pajamas to the Capitol, you absolutely can.
*Members of Congress cheer and applaud for Dawn.*
Politician 1: If that's the case, I'm putting on my ugly Christmas sweater instead of my suit and tie this month!
Politician 2: You sure Leo won't say anything?
Dawn: He won't, and he can't, especially if this doesn't involve him directly. We've worked well with him during his administration, so he won't care what we do here like this as long it doesn't interfere with our duties with him.
Politician 2: All right, I trust you then.
Dawn: And besides, Leo lets his fellow White House staff wear what they want with him, especially during this month.
Leo: (narrating) True story. I do allow that all year round; it is mostly evident by the signature drum major uniforms Tom and I wear.
Tom the Patriotic Tiger: (narrating) Sometimes that's mainly to help the audience identify us, though. In the same way, Drew Carey didn't used to need glasses; they were just props to help the audience identify him. Eventually he actually developed the need for bifocal glasses.
Zax: Weeeee; it's December!
Juno: Here comes Christmas!
Shadow Hunter: It's that time of the year!
*Singapore*
*The government passes a bill banning sugar in drinks and many foods in favor of stevia in their attempt to combat and prevent diabetes in the health public.*
Politician 1: We understand that some recipes that the restaurants use may require a small amount of sugar, especially in Chinese restaurants, they are an exception. But with many sweet foods and drinks, if the sugar can be substituted with stevia without affecting their quality, then they should use stevia.
Politician 2: Diabetes, especially juvenile diabetes, will forever be a thing of the past here. Stevia is also proven to reduce blood sugar as well, so with this law, we are improving the public health of Singapore.
Politician 3: This is one of the most comprehensive bills we passed so far. Soon, the world will pass their own versions of this bill.
Politician 4: Sugar has more weight than stevia. With dessert drinks and food using stevia, where it is possible without affecting quality, they also feel lighter in comparison, if you can feel the slightest differences in weight.
Gravity Fox: I'm in favor of this bill, and I can enjoy boba tea very well.
Civilian 1: But those boba pearls are high in carbs, so even without the sugar, boba tea isn't always healthy. So instead, what I do is substitute boba with grass jelly, which you know is good, too.
Gravity Fox: The more I know.
Civilian 2: Yes, and as you know, we used to be a part of Malaysia. This means that even if we are our own independent nation, we still have a lot of sweet drinks from Malaysia. Luckily, we can use stevia instead of sugar in them to make them healthy; yet they will still be sweet and refreshing.
Civilian 3: The best part about stevia is that its so sweet, you don't need to use much. Just a tiny dab, and voila! Your drinks are just as sweet as those with sugar but much healthier lah!
Civilian 4: Thank goodness for stevia extracts!
Gravity Fox: Yes, but you know that too much stevia has their own side effects, such as headaches.
Civilian 4: We know, but you have to consume an unholy amount of that stuff for that to happen.
Civilian 5: Hey, Liwei the Red Lion! What do you think about our government's Sugar Bill to make our sweet refreshing drinks healthy with stevia instead of sugar to help combat diabetes in public health? Personally, I think it's great, and I hope the world passes their own version of this bill so diabetes will be a thing of the past.
Civilian 6: Don't worry, sugar will always be there, especially for things like hard candy.
Civilian 7: Sugar-free ice cream and gelato that still tastes sweet and refreshing? I am down for that!
Civilian 8: Sugar is also used for jams, where stevia cannot replace it, so at least our government acknowledges those food items. Basically, the bill says if the food or drink can use stevia without affecting their quality, then stevia must be used. There are some food items that are exempt from this of course.
Civilian 9: All hail the candyleaf plant, known as stevia!
*Ottawa, Canada*
Courtney: As you know, you have elected me to be the Speaker of the House of Commons. Now that it is December, we are going to relax our dress codes every December like those Americans did. So for this month, you will no longer be expected to show up in suit and tie. Wear a Santa hat, your ugly Christmas sweater, your Christmas pajamas, or whatever Christmas-themed outfits you want here for this month. And besides, we're in Canada, where Christmas is perfect here with the weather. So celebrate, be festive, enjoy life, because you earned this thanks to our cooperation with Levi! So let us have fun for this month because next year, things will be interesting. Remember, Milei wants to see us, too, not just Zanicchi. This will greatly benefit Canada as well. And for those who are looking ahead for a summer vacation, I would recommend Malaysia or Venezuela, since Levi's respective parallels are in charge of those countries, and they want to forge their alliance more with us, too, not just with the Americans. We got big things ahead but until then, go ahead and enjoy life.
Kirk: Isn't the Prime Minister a part of Parliament as well?
Courtney: Yes, but let us have a good time. Levi would approve of this, too. It's not like we're acting childish like those idiots who were passing around certain questionable photos or anything.
Kirk: Don't remind me; I was incredibly embarrassed that this was allowed to go out of control like it did. It was even worse when Levi blew up and almost exercised authoritarian control over Canada over those photos.
Courtney: I feel you on that one. So some of us in Parliament were talking about appointing you as our ambassador to the UK and Noel to France, especially with Levi's parallels being in charge of those countries. What do you think about that?
Kirk: United Kingdom? Wow... That sounds like a huge thing for me.
Courtney: You'll do great. You'll be the bridge between Canada and the UK against the AIRAF, and you have a lot of military experience to this day.
Kirk: Don't mind if I do, I guess.
Courtney: *To Levi* We want to appoint Kirk as our ambassador to the UK. What do you think since you have the last say on this? Same for Noel but for France.
*France*
Civilian 1: *In French* I'm not going to think about the Olympics, because I know the Americans are going to come here for one of our basketball players over his name.
Civilian 2: *In French* Yeah, and personally, I hate it. It is immature and stupid. It destroys my faith in Americans, even when Zanicchi restores it.
Civilian 3: *In French* Let's think of something else, because that day is going to come anyways. Let's just enjoy life at our best so that when the Olympics come, we are better prepared, one day at a time. After the Olympics, we return back to life as usual.
*Mexico*
*The government hears about Singapore's Sugar Bill and wants to pass a similar law encouraging the use of stevia in many food and drinks while outlawing sugar from being used in them.*
Politician 1: *In Spanish* We are going to start off this year right. For years, sugar consumption has been the highest in the world. Now, it's time we change that!
Politician 2: *In Spanish* We shall join Singapore in their fight against diabetes. The Americans shall be inspired by us!
Politician 3: *In Spanish* For our children, where juvenile diabetes will be history, just like polio!
Politician 4: *In Spanish* Stevia, in comparison to sugar, is far less labor-intensive and uses much less resources. Because of this, stevia is cheaper than sugar yet much healthier than sugar these days.
Jon: *In Spanish* I had a relative who died from diabetes, so I support this bill.
Lautaro: *In Spanish* This is for our country and future. Leandro, do you support this bill?
*Geneva, Switzerland*
*The World Health Organization encourages the world to pay attention to Singapore's regulation on sugar that favors the use of stevia instead.*
WHO Scientist 1: *In German* One day, diabetes will be history, just like polio and malaria.
WHO Scientist 2: *In German* Blindness is very close to becoming history, and the Americans are leading the change on that.
WHO Scientist 3: *In German* The future is a beautiful and precious thing. But in the end, the world must cherish the importance of moderation. As the saying goes, too much sweets is bad, whether it is diabetes, or in this case, headaches and other side effects from too much stevia (though that's just temporary).
Burkhart: *In German* Be it later than earlier, as everybody else would say.
Cynthia: *In German* These discoveries along with healthcare advancements are why we have more people in the healthcare industry than in the military.
Burkhart: *In German* Because not everybody can be a soldier. In healthcare, they need all sorts of people, not just clinical workers. Just look at the statues dedicated to Kriegland's female heroes; many being nurses. Linart knows since he's seen them as well.
*Vietnam*
*The National Assembly passes a similar sugar bill that Singapore has and is waiting for Luong to sign the bill into law.*
Chuong: *In Vietnamese* Might as well sign it, Luong.
Anh: *In Vietnamese* That bill gets no argument from me.
V-Fox: *In Vietnamese* The world has been growing stevia just over a couple centuries yet only now are lawmakers feel convinced the need to have such a bill. Cut back sugar, and support the stevia industry for the public health. So yes, sign the bill please.
Chuong: *In Vietnamese* Hopefully, the Americans follow suit. The state of California is considering a similar bill, so hopefully all of America will join us on this eventually. The FDA already has more than enough evidence to prove that stevia is way healthier than sugar and far sweeter than sugar, especially with steviol extracts.
V-Fox: *In Vietnamese* A tiny drop of stevia in lieu of sugar for hot coffee. Wait, we use condensed milk for our coffee.
Chuong: *In Vietnamese* That would be an exception since the Singaporean government specifically states that if the recipe in question must use sugar and cannot be replaced with stevia, then it would be an exception. Of course whatever people do at home is their business, but in terms of stores and factories that produces food and drink items, yes the bill would apply. So our bill would address these exceptions here, such as the use of condensed milk on coffee, which is common in Vietnam.
V-Fox: *In Vietnamese* Now I wonder what coconut milk with stevia in coffee would taste like.
*Washington, D.C.*
*Leo himself still wears a suit-and-tie combination, but it is a Christmas-themed one employing red and green.*
Leo: It's going to be a blessed holiday season for all of us.
*Singapore*
Liwei the Red Lion: I have always been in favor of healthier options, so I do support the bill. I don't think sugar is going away entirely; some things won't work without them. What you're talking about, however, does.
*Canada*
Levi the Mountee Lion: Leo has always said that he sees the UK as the USA's strongest ally, and I always felt the same way about us up here in Canada. As for France, I am praying Leonce doesn't have a heart attack over the Olympics, since a select group of the Americans have proven they cannot be trusted, regarding the name of one specific person. I don't have to tell you who that is. However, that's a ways away. Kirk, I hereby appoint you and Noel as our ambassadors to those respective nations. Do not let us down.
*France*
*Leonce the Romantic Lion plays a few piano pieces to help him relax.*
*Mexico*
Leandro the Revolutionary Lion: *in Spanish* Absolutely!
*Switzerland*
*Linart the Neutral Lion does his own promotions regarding the stevia, even employing Top Secret to help him preach his messages.*
*Vietnam*
*Luong the Hidden Lion signs the bill after reading some information about stevia.*
Luong: *in Vietnamese* It is signed. I do admit, until the bill regarding stevia was given to me to sign, I didn't even know what that was. I used to think that was a brand name of something the Americans had, but the brand I was thinking of in America is actually called Truvia. Leo made a comment, though, about the fact highly refined extracts perpetuate the desire for sweet-tasting foods and drinks, and therefore over-consumption of stevia is not recommended. Moderation is the answer to everything, really.
*Canada*
*Everybody cheers for Kirk and Noel being appointed as Canada's ambassadors.*
Kirk: We won't fail you. We will perform our duties with the deepest of passions.
*Mexico*
*President Obrador signs the similar sugar bill into law.*
Obrador: *In Spanish* It is for the best for our public health. We will join Singapore in our fight to end diabetes and make it history. Soon, the world shall join us in making diabetes history as we march towards a brighter future for all.
*Vietnam*
Chuong: *In Vietnamese* Of course. I've heard of Truvia before, which is one of the most popular stevia brands in that country.
*Later on, everybody around the world relaxes to celebrate the days of Christmas.*
*Washington D.C.*
Zax: Oooooh; the White House kitchen staff has presented us plenty of sweets.
Juno: But using stevia. They smell like actual desserts, lets see how they taste.
Zax: Gingerbread cookies! *He eats one.* Tastes like the real thing with sugar, even though it has no sugar.
Mechayote: But remember, moderation is key. *He eats a mint brownie.* And what do you know? They nailed it!
Shadow Hunter: Desserts without sugar? Oh my; has the world changed for the better with these, or what?
Mechayote: Yes, but remember, there's always going to be the few sweets that requires the use of sugar. For example, candy canes. They must use sugar or else they won't have their signature shape. Hard candies must use sugar to keep their shape as well. And then there's chocolate, which is extremely different and can be made without sugar.
Juno: So Zax, how did Leo's review go this year?
Zax: Amazing, I must say! In less than 4 years, Leo has done more for America than all his predecessors. He also did well in his relations with LGBTQ+ people and has proven himself to be open-minded to new ideas and other perspectives. So he's done a lot.
Shadow Hunter: He's proven himself worthy of leading civilization. He did well in encouraging the spirit of American innovation and decentralizing our government more.
Zax: Don't forget that next year will have great beginnings, with Milei being one of them.
*Buenos Aires, Argentina*
*Milei is seen walking alone on the streets by himself.*
Diamond Knight: *In Spanish* President! Why are you walking by yourself in public?
Milei: *In Spanish* Could you do what I am doing right now before I was elected?
Diamond Knight: *In Spanish* No; because I didn't want to deal with potential football hooligans.
Milei: *In Spanish* Exactly. With our prisons under military management, hooliganism has stopped dead on its tracks here. You can even walk alone on the streets during a football match nearby, and nobody has to worry about their lives being put in danger by hooligans. On top of that, everybody around you has private ownership to firearms, or at least access to private ownership of firearms. Throughout our country, you can sleep well at night. And besides, our Congress has Forsythians too, and that makes my job very easy as your President. Look at the streets. Aren't they clean or what? This is what Leocadio wanted too, and now he got his wish thanks to me.
Diamond Knight: *In Spanish* I see that. Nighttime is incredibly quiet these days, even in our cities.
Milei: *In Spanish* Yes, and you can even walk alone at night in any city in Argentina, and not once do you have to worry about any criminal lurking out, even when football season is going on. Isn't that awesome?
Diamond Knight: *In Spanish* Of course. You're a huge relief to us, and we thank you for this.
Milei: *In Spanish* Not a problem. We all need a solution, and now they finally got one. You and Leocadio shall carry on without any stress nor anxiety. The only thing we should be worried about the most are terrorists, which includes the GSAF or the AIRAF backed by the F5 Terror Force since they got supervillains on their side. When they attack our country is when we should worry. But in the end, justice and goodness prevails. Everything is in our favor, so no reason to stress or lose your mind over anything. The Gaucho Lion knows this too, and he will continue to be our ambassador to America. I couldn't be more proud to have such an ambassador for America, especially with Zanicchi being their President.
Diamond Knight: *In Spanish* You speak the truth, and I'm glad you're our President.
Milei: *In Spanish* I'm only getting started since next month, is when we start the year off with my visit to America to see Zanicchi. Very incredible American lion and he will help us very well. You've been to America many times before so you know how incredible that country is. America is the country we must imitate as much as possible. We have so much in common, we deserve far better for our nation.
*The Netherlands*
*Having been elected after Ludo's emergency term ends, Geert Wilders has a discussion with the Dutch G-52s and allies.*
Wilders: *In Dutch* In today's world, many countries exercise their soft powers. In Korea, they have their pop music and entertainment scenes to expand their influences to the world. In The Netherlands, our soft power is innovation and common solutions for all. Together with Zanicchi, we will make the world a much better place to live. Efficiency, collaboration, innovation, and more. I hope to meet Zanicchi soon since we share so much in common in our vision for the world.
Blitz Fox: *In Dutch* Next year will be very interesting indeed.
Wilders: *In Dutch* When the world embraces innovation, the world adapts. One-by-one in the Middle East, each country will move away from Sharia Law and their people will be treated better, all because they look up to us as the model nation for them to follow. And then there's Saudi Arabia, where Sharia Law is slowly weakening as their government is pressured into giving their women more rights as well as improving the social life of that country. We understand their morals, but at the same time, they must keep an open mind, and they know this. I applaud Nor (referring to Lekiu the Blade Lion) for getting Malaysia to fully secularize by abolishing Sharia Law there. That country shall be a world class tourism destination because of that, which will allow them to compete against Venezuela in tourism. Now if Indonesia can abolish Sharia Law by convincing Aceh, one of their provinces, to remove Sharia Law, it would do wonders for that country.
Blitz Fox: *In Dutch* Funny you mentioned Indonesia because you have some Indonesian in you.
Wilders: *In Dutch* I know. That's why I take care of my appearance to make myself look more Dutch to our people. With furries, it's hard to see their race or ancestry, unlike with humans. But anyways, there's so much to celebrate Christmas this year, so you and Ludo should have plenty of fun before the new year rolls around.
Blitz Fox: *In Dutch* Absolutely! Our people will be celebrating a lot as well.
Civilian 1: *In Dutch* I know you don't drink, but there will be plenty of oliebols and champagne to go around about for Christmas and New Years Eve, as well as the days in between.
Civilian 2: *In Dutch* We got you grape juice instead of champagne since champagne is made from grapes.
Civilian 3: *In Dutch* Ludo and many others, too. Don't forget that we'll be sharing plenty of fresh grape juice to everybody.
Civilian 4: *In Dutch* This year went incredibly well and in our favor. And to top it off, we finished it off with the election of Wilders, who will bring us extremely close towards Leo as our country improves under him. Wilders will lead us to a great future!
*Switzerland*
*There are Christmas markets and parties galore across the country.*
Civilian 1: *In German* Christmas cakes without sugar! Stevia is better than sugar! Good stuff right here, and healthy, too!
Civilian 2: *In German as she displays a balancing scale with a small bag of sugar on one end with a tiny bag of stevia powder on the other.* See this scale? Sugar is heavier than stevia, yet this amount of stevia equates to that amount of sugar in sweetness. Your sweet drinks will be so much lighter, but do practice moderation.
Civilian 3: *In German* Sugar-free hot chocolate! Come get some, everybody!
Civilian 4: *In German* Guilt-free desserts and drinks thanks to stevia! No more cavities!
Civilian 5: *In German* Life is so good these days.
Doctor Revolver: *In German as he tries the hot chocolate.* Its really good actually!
Civilian 3: *In German* That's without the marshmallows, which has to use sugar, in the form of a syrup for them. It's impossible to make marshmallows with stevia to replace sugar sadly.
Doctor Revolver: *In German* I don't need marshmallows for hot chocolate this good. It's fine as it is for me. Linart will enjoy this!
Super C: (narrating) Now was the time we introduce those to the newest recruits I hired at the time; I've hired several more since then, some of which we had identified as part of the C.I.D.F. Documentation Project.
*Washington, D.C.*
*Leo and Tom also try some of the desserts.*
Leo: How is it?
Tom: Amazing. I almost can't tell that there actually isn't sugar in this thing.
Leo: I have to second you on that; it hit the bullseye.
*One Secret Service agent enters.*
Secret Service Agent 1: Pardon the interruption, Mr. President, but you have visitors, including your boss. I think they are new recruits to your organization; is this to do with that documentation project?
Leo: It depends on who the individual is and whether or not the Commander (Super C) has them on the USA Waiting List. The documentation project is just the C.I.D.F. identifying which individuals were humans that CNG transformed into furries; this is because some of them were hit targets for those terrorists. The ex-STOPS members, I mean.
Secret Service Agent 1: Then that's where I was mistaken. These recruits were animals to start with.
Leo: I see. Don't forget the USA Waiting List just happens because the Commander was looking for more foreign recruits to make us a truly global organization; my parallels alone don't cover that. In any case, you may bring them in.
Secret Service Agent 1: Yes, sir.
*He leaves.*
Leo: In the end, the U.S. still is in first place as far as number of G-52s is concerned.
*Super C enters the room with the latest recruits to come off the USA Waiting List: Stealth Fox, a slim but athletically built fennec fox in a stealth suit with mask, and Illusion Lion, a large and muscular lion wearing a glitzy tuxedo of gold and silver. Both are padding. Super C and Leo salute one another.*
Leo: Hello, Commander!
Super C: Hi. I hope everybody's having a wonderful holiday season so far. I felt a bit embarrassed because the AIRAF has been hogging the spotlight so much lately, I had almost forgotten about the F5 Terror Force. So I added these two here to our lineup. May I introduce you all to our newest members here? Stealth Fox and Illusion Lion.
Stealth Fox: No one will ever see me coming.
*He demonstrates how he turns invisible, and how his suit helps him fight evil. When he reappears, he stands in front of Juno, although he doesn't scare him.*
Illusion Lion: And with the magic tricks I can do, I will be the G-52s' answer to Black Hat and Illusion Otter, as well as any other villains of that nature.
*Argentina*
*Leocadio is asleep, but getting the best night's sleep he's ever had in years.*
*Netherlands*
Ludo: *in Dutch to Wilders* I do confess, I thought I was going to have the job longer than when I did, but this was just an emergency case. In any case, I wish you and everybody all the best as I return to just being the CEO of my highly successful jewelry business. Also, Merry Christmas to you all!
*He hands out gift baskets he purchased to everybody in the government.*
*Switzerland*
*Linart is out doing Christmas shopping.*
*Washington, D.C.*
Juno: Impressive!
Zax: Stealth Fox will be incredibly useful! Stealth is what the UN1024s specialize in, but with your powers, you do it differently. Together, we will win!
Mechayote: Illusion Lion will be useful, since Illusion Otter and Black Hat are major headaches for us. Even worse is that the F5 Terror Force are looking for new supervillains as usual. So as exciting 2024 would be, expect lots of nasty surprises.
Zachary: Like, a whole lot! Like, huge can of worms; nasty surprise.
Jack: As the new saying goes, as long the G-52s are here, there's nothing to fear.
Zax: Hah! I love that saying!
Mechayote: Don't forget that we got the C.I.D.F. as well to make sure the AIRAF does not try to have any space superiority either.
Super C: *to Jack* Nicely done; I think I'm going to use that.
Illusion Lion: I would see headlines with those two all the time, so I figured I'd do something about that.
*He reaches around Jack, as if he's doing a trick, and pulls out several small American flags. He gives one to Jack, one to Zax, and one to Zachary.*
Jack: Whoa! I didn't see that coming!
Zachary: All of this came out of nowhere? You're good!
Zax: Nice one! I got a bad idea for you. Do the same with Chuong, but bring out a durian behind his head and in front of him. Of course, you wouldn't do that since durian has an infamous odor. I've smelled the fruit and I can understand why that Vietnamese wolf hates it with a burning passion.
Jack: The F5 has a supervillain known as the Durian Bomber, and he really gets on Chuong's nerves for obvious reasons.
Zachary: Doesn't even help that the durian's shell is spiky and can hurt you from above. And yeah, it smells so bad, many of us have to wear gas masks when dealing with the Durian Bomber. But luckily, there's a few of us who don't need that mainly because they enjoy eating the fruit.
Zax: Silver Flame from Malaysia is an example of this, since the fruit is incredibly popular in his country and he loves them. Apparently, the fruit is supposed to taste really good despite the smell, but as a typical American, I have a hard time buying into that.
Juno: Silver Flame seems to be the G-52 organization's answer against the Durian Bomber.
Shadow Hunter: I've never seen the fruit before, so I can't say anything.
Zax: According to Chuong, you're better off not even looking at it.
Konrad: I've encountered them rarely and I can see why they can confuse people into thinking that there's a gas leak somewhere.
Mechayote: V-Fox, a Vietnamese G-52, also enjoys the fruit in question, meaning that when he faces against the Durian Bomber, he has a clear edge over him.
Zax: So basically, any G-52 who likes durian can easily take on the Durian Bomber.
Mechayote: Depends, but generally, yes.
Zachary: And those guys in the G-52 do not need gas masks when dealing with the Durian Bomber. Yet they're the same G-52s who would warn you not to bring the fruit into buses or in hotels at least.
Zax: Those places in countries where durian is common already have signs on some buildings forbidding the fruit.
Leo: Well, we know Leng tolerates durian.
Illusion Lion: No, I am not going to torture anybody with my magic. I am aware of how bad that fruit's odor is; Chuong is one of the top 4 furry internet celebrities in the world today, so the first post I saw from him was him mentioning his hatred of the fruit.
Super C: He's also the UN1024 boss, so I frequently remind him to stay off that temptation train and set a good example.
Shadow Hunter: He's that famous?
Zax: Always been. Now I'm curious who the other three are.
Juno: Leng, Luong, Lek, pretty much all the parallels from southeast Asia tolerates durian very well. Lekiu is from Malaysia, of course he'll enjoy it.
Zachary: There's different varieties of the fruit in question, as with any other fruit. In Malaysia, they have the Musang King, the most prized variety of durian as well as the most expensive out there. Its price for the whole fruit can range from $100 to $150 when you translate it into American dollars. We all know which variety Lekiu prefers the most.
Zax: Wow... For something that stinks yet supposedly tastes amazing?
Zachary: Yup! Top chefs in Malaysia use that specific variety to make their desserts with.
Lekiu the Blade Lion: (narrating in English) This is fact, ladies and gentlemen. The fruit has one of the most terrifying and repulsive odors that there is, but it tastes nothing like it smells. Thus, I do like durian, and I do like the mentioned variety most of all.
Leo: Then I'm assuming the smell goes away once you chop it up and use it in the desserts. Or does it go away?
Illusion Lion: No idea.
Zax: Sounds about right, Leo, but the southeast Asians would have the better answers.
Juno: The Malaysians would have the better answer since, according to Silver Flame, they make several dessert items, including western style ones, with durian, almost in a similar way that Vietnam does it. However, their western desserts are more French-inspired.
Zax: Vietnam was a French colony, so a lot of their modern desserts would be French-inspired. Their Christmas traditions are strongly French-influenced, so they have Christmas log cakes. We kind of do that here, but we're not limited to just that. I like apple pies, so I'd imagine pies would be more common in American Christmas traditions.
Shadow Hunter: Are there any differences between Vietnamese and French Christmas traditions?
Zax: They're almost identical, actually.
Leo: The next time I talk to one of them, I'll ask them about it.
Leo: (narrating) Now we move forward to visiting Wildcat City for the Christmas season, a city I will forever call my hometown. Don't get me wrong, though; even if I had never been elected President, I would still think of Washington, D.C. as like a second home to me when you consider who I am and what I represent. But Wildcat City was, is, and forever will be, my hometown.
*Later, the Zanicchi Administration visits Wildcat City for their Christmas parades and festivities.*
Civilian 1: Merry Christmas, Mr. President!
Civilian 2: You brought so much joy and unity in this world! Thanks to you, the world is a lot more peaceful and better these days!
Civilian 3: You brought an amazing future for America like no other!
Civilian 4: Oh, man; I look forward to Argentina's development and tourism after Milei meets you next month!
Zax: Merry Christmas, everybody!
Juno: And look at the parade float depicting the nativity scene.
Jack: Also known as the Nativity of Jesus Christ.
Zax: Don't forget the "Our Lord and Savior" part as well.
Juno: Yes, but according to Levon, the name of God and Jesus are sacred and should not be joked with.
Zax: Why do you say that?
Juno: Because in American culture these days, everybody, including Christians, call Chick-fil-A as "the Lord's chicken" as the nickname to that company. Would Levon be upset that we do that, even though he's from Armenia, meaning their culture differs greatly from ours?
Zax: No; not at all. He should understand that the reason why many of us Americans call Chick-fil-A as that is because of the reference to the company's Christian foundations as well as the charities they support. As long we're not using God's name in vain, he should be cool with it.
Shadow Hunter: I'm Christian and I sometimes call Chick-fil-A as "the Lord's chicken". As long God's name is being used to reference the company's foundation, it's fine. Nobody is going to get upset, especially today.
Zax: Chick-fil-A is also becoming America's most popular fast food restaurant, meaning McDonald's is going to be in second place soon.
Shadow Hunter: Why is that?
Zax: Better products despite having a smaller menu and their workers are treated better than those at McDonald's. The company follows the "quality over quantity" philosophy, their Christian foundations, and they take good care of their employees as much as they do with their customers.
Juno: The Golden Rule as we call it here, which refers to Matthew 7:12, which says, "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." This is also strongly emphasized in Dutch culture as well.
Zax: Sounds like Museveni forgot that rule when he was on his homophobic tirade back in Uganda before Lyle showed up to fix the country.
Lyle the Nomadic Lion: (narrating in English) Some would argue that Musevini did know about the rule, but purposely ignored it. I'll leave it up to you to figure it out.
Leo: *to the civilians* Thank you; and a Merry Christmas to all of you as well. I'm also looking forward to how Argentina does, but let's not forget about Venezuela. Since my counterpart (Lazaro the Bolivarian Lion) took the office in that country, their progress has also soared sky high.
Civilian 3: Oh, right; I think I met him while I was visiting down there.
Leo: Have you?
Civilian 3: I have.
*The Christmas parades cover all facets of Christmas, so some floats also depict Santa, Rudolph and company, etc. We also introduce the administration to some other new friends; the first group are nine specific reindeer serving as Drumbums, but who coincidentally share the names of Santa's reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph. This Rudolph, however, does not have a shiny red nose.*
Leo: I think I remember you lot from when you got to visit the White House.
Rudolph: It's wonderful to see you again, too. You could say it is Christmas all year round with us!
Comet: Except in our case, he doesn't have a very shiny nose that glows, and he wasn't bullied. *to Super C* Meanwhile, how's that big project coming?
Super C: It's actually going very well. The C.I.D.F. and I thank those whom CNG had turned from humans to animals for their cooperation; by knowing whom it got, we can work with them to prevent any future disasters.
Tom: *to Zax* Don't forget about M3 (Maximum Mighty Melt), this very city's contribution to fast food. There have been times where they've overtaken McDonald's in popularity. However, even they say Chick-fil-A are the champions of fast food.
Leo: Indeed. M3 is, however, about quality over quantity. Bendraqi even designed their order kiosks. They also have an app. They're just not willing to replace all their workers with robots. I know that down in Forth Worth, Texas, there is a fully automated McDonald's. Here, that would lead to a mass of protesting.
Leo: (narrating) It would also motivate the elderly folks of this town to rally to have Mayor Jabowitz impeached. Why do I say that? Well, our city has a history of old people fussing about many things for the wrong reasons; it wasn't just with that Chloe Clements lady.
Cripto: (narrating) My grandma just did it more than anybody else. Thankfully, she's in a much better place now.
Zax: I'm from Dallas, so Fort Worth is just right next door; I know exactly what you're talking about. There is someone making their orders, they just don't take them because the machine does that from the customers. In the end, it's nothing to hype about, since the McDonald's food will be the same as those anywhere in Forth Worth, or Texas in general, really.
Juno: Doesn't change the fact that McDonald's in Japan is better than our own McDonald's across America. McDonald's in Hong Kong, however, is straight up classy and amazing. Then again, American fast food brands in that particular Chinese city tends to be upscaled since for some reason, people in Hong Kong enjoy seeing foreign brands being upscaled as much as possible to their tastes.
Zax: Hong Kong is China's economic powerhouse. With Liu in charge, the economy continues to grow and transform that city so when it comes to trends, Hong Kong is where it's at first. So the stores there tend to look sleek and trendy as much as possible. It's also their equivalent to our New York City.
Shadow Hunter: Christmas reindeer! Wildcat City is truly getting in with the Christmas spirit!
Mechayote: Of course!
*Some people are wearing inflatable Christmas tree outfits as they march together with their snare drums, wrapped in Christmas lights and oraments.*
Juno: Look at their outfits! That's a Christmas epic win right there here!
Zax: But the others have green uniforms with Christmas style decorations on them too you know.
Juno: The inflatable outfits work just as well, too. Now that's fun!
*Also featured in the parade are a bunch of full high school and/or bands, drum and bugle corps, and military personnel (or a combination of all three) full of animals that the C.I.D.F. documented as once being human. For the Christmas parade, they're also wearing red and green uniforms; if the default uniform base color wasn't red or green, they're now wearing a red and/or green variation of the regular uniform. One of the tigers serving as drum major for the bands flashes the "V" for victory; this is a trademark of the school, and it became one of the signature acts for himself. Incliment weather forced the schools to close down, but the kids all worked hard and finished strong with their finals; as a reward, they sent the bands to Wildcat City.*
Leo: Ah. Not that long ago we had these folks in Washington. So glad they were able to come here.
Tom: Their Christmas vacation must have started earlier this year.
Super C: Or got extended.
Cupid: So glad they could join us here. They're amazing.
Comet: They'd easily make the boss's (Santa's) nice list when you consider what they went through.
*One marching band was so fascinated by the recent CBS game show, Loteria Loca, that they're playing the theme from the show in the parade. It also helps announce special guests present, one of which is Leandro.*
Leo: Leandro!
Leandro: Merry Christmas, everybody!
Zax: Merry Christmas!
Juno: That reminds me. We forgot to help make tamales for the festivities here.
Zax: No worries. I'm sure someone did that here already. *To Shadow Hunter* In Texas, tamales for Christmas feasts are basically mandatory.
Shadow Hunter: For some reason, I was thinking of tamale pies.
Zax: I haven't heard about that pie for a long time and it's still part of the American tradition.
Mechayote: It's always been a part of our national traditions.
Marshall: I know what you're talking about; that's more of a southwestern American thing. California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado has a lot of those. To me, it's basically our answer against the shepherd's pie.
Zax: Shepherd's pie is of British and French origins and that pie is more popular in New England last time I was there. Foreigners think New England is America's winter wonderland and great for Christmas but in reality, too much snow to enjoy outside much. These days, it seems like every year starts off with New England being snowed in so much.
Shadow Hunter: I'm from that area so yes it can be like that. Another reason why I moved to Colorado was because it's way more fun than New England to me. In Colorado, there's more to do and even when it snows, that state would be closer to America's winter wonderland than New England. Another misconception about New England is that people think that area is more fitting for city-type people when in reality, there's a lot of farms to visit in that area, from Amish farms to Vermont's famous dairy and maple farms. But asides from that, I think wintertime in New England really sucks because there's so much snow, people can't go to work, meaning the stores won't open. So that means when heavy snow strikes New York City, life gets suddenly boring real quick. There's a reason why so many people in New England are moving to Florida.
Mechayote: Which is where I live, and it's all fun and games until summer shows up, where it's either dreadfully hot, or we get flooded by our own storms. I haven't even mentioned hurricane season, which can throw your life in a loop.
Juno: Summer in Texas basically makes outdoor activities practically impossible. That's all that needs to be said. But we have a lot at least so there's that.
Zax: And in Dallas, that's where most of America's anime voice actors live in. In Dallas, anime fans are at every corner in the city, so there's always Japanese restaurants at every corner of the block there.
*We then see vendors serving tamales.*
Super C: There's your tamales, fresh from the G-52 Diner.
Tom: Looks like Gourmet Gopher was well prepared.
Leo: Well done, Gopher. *to Leandro* What brings you to the city?
Leandro: Well, I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Also, while I realize it didn't work out and it has been temporarily pulled from the schedule, probably not to be renewed, my fellow Mexicans and I appreciated your network, CBS, doing that game show Loteria Loca, and I coincidentally became friends with the man who hosts it, since he was a successful actor and singer in Mexico. Oh, good timing!
*The marching band of the former humans, now tigers, plays the theme from the show, and it allows host Jaime Camil to make his entrance, alongside bandleader Sheila E. Some other Forsythians who have other instruments on them add to the song, and we all dance for a bit.*
Jaime Camil: A big thank you to the marching band for arranging that theme song of ours; that was amazing! And hello, Mr. President.
Leo: Pleasure to meet you all. I think Leandro may have introduced me to the game Loteria just a month or two before the show started. I know it didn't work out as hope, but I know this city was watching; we love game shows here. WBC, our contribution to television, was pleased with it, even though it is not their show. It looks like such a fun show.
Jaime: Have you tried any other sorts of shows here?
Super C: We have, but they all flopped. WBC feels haunted by the fact the only successes they've had were game shows. It's just like the late Mark Goodson. He did more than game shows, but if it was a game show, it was a smash hit. If it wasn't, it wasn't. *shrugs*
Jaime: Wow; that is strange. I think it doesn't help we had the writer's strike going on at the time, which is why the show was created. Number two; look at the competition we were up against.
Leo: At least you'll be airing all the episodes instead of having some go unaired.
Jaime: Yes.
Tom: And who do we have here?
Jaime: We have the Queen of Percussion here, Sheila E. Believe it or not, she's the first female solo percussionist to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
Leo: Oh, are you? Congratulations!
Sheila E.: Yes; thank you so much! That was a great honor for me; it is a dream come true!
Super C: And you're friends with Leandro?
Jaime: Yes.
*We introduce Sheila and Jaime to the administration.*
Juno: Hello!
Zax: Nice to meet the stars again!
Juno: *Eats some tamales.* Good stuff! *To Konrad and the others.* If you ever have a chance to stop by in Mexico, especially in Mexico City, they got fruit tamales, ranging from strawberry to pineapple.
Konrad: Dessert tamales? Those exist?
Juno: Yes they do! The longer the line, the better their food.
Konrad: What a blessed country!
Zax: Loteria? Juno, isn't that similar to Bingo?
Juno: Yes. It's basically that but with pictures.
Mechayote: *Eats some tamales.* I can see why this is popular in Texas.
Zax: Best tamales are sold by a Mexican mother's trunk from her car because you know they're fresh and homemade, which is how we do it in Texas.
Juno: Which is the norm in that state. Texas is like its own world within America.
Shadow Hunter: Colorado is it's own world I think.
Zax: Yes, but Texas is in a league of its own because everything is bigger in Texas just because. Texas is big enough to be its own universe within America!
Shadow Hunter: But when it rains and snows in Texas, isn't there anything to do then? What about during the time when the state freezes during winter?
Zax: I know places when that happens. We're really a big state of our own.
Leo: They are indeed.
Jaime: *to Zax* Loteria is actually a game that's been around for over 400 years. It is also known as Mexican bingo, since you have a caller announcing certain items such "the dolphin;" the first one to get 4 in a row yells out the word "Loteria" and wins. The show that we do is based on that, but awards those who win a chance at winning $1 million. Now that's loca!
Tom: Have you two been to Texas?
Sheila E.: I have, but not recently.
Jaime: I do admit, there were times when I was nervous about the state because your friend Cody was going absolutely loca, if you know what I mean.
Leo: Well, he's still undergoing therapy for that. He's no longer gun crazy.
Juno: Don't worry he's not going to go loca. In fact, Wrangler Wolf is from Texas and he's making sure Cody never even thinks of that.
Zax: Unfortunately, we've seen some pretty loca stuff as heroes.
Mechayote: I've seen worse; unbiblical even. The G-52s can get exposed to some rather crazy stuff.
Zax: Like that one time when Musk took over Twitter and-
Mechayote: No. I rather not be reminded of that.
Zax: Don't forget the Summer Olympics in France because we all know who some of the American basketball fans want to see.
Mechayote: Don't worry about that. The French C.I.D.F. will make sure that never happens.
Leo: (narrating) Twitter these days is known now as just X.
*Stockholm, Sweden*
Elias: *In Swedish to the local press.* I cannot believe that I have to explain this whole thing with our workers and Tesla to Musk like a child. In Sweden, we don't do overtime because of technological advancements. Second, people have family to take care of and children to raise. If the factory has state-of-the-art job automation technology and robotics, then overtime is moot. In addition to that, technological advancements allow more people to work from home, allowing them to be with family at the same time. Right now, this is December, and people would rather prefer to spend time with their family and children. This month is the time to relax and reflect on ourselves. This is what our labor unions are trying to explain to Musk, but he doesn't seem to listen. Musk's views on work ethic and values may fly in America, but not here in Sweden. An example of what sets Swedish culture apart from others is that not only do we allow parents to leave work early to pick up their kids from school, it is also strongly expected for our workers to do this. Here, as much as work is a necessity, you never value work over your family and children here. What about people who are single? They speak to their loved ones too.
*Copenhagen, Denmark*
*There's workers protesting about Tesla's work policies because some of them come in conflict with Danish culture.*
Civilian 1: *In Danish* Musk thinks we're just demanding wages no its not just that. We have families to look after and he needs to know this.
Civilian 2: *In Danish* We don't do overtime work here. In Denmark, if a business has to rely on workers to work overtime, then that business is failing and is not efficient. We don't think like Musk does. Whatever he's thinking may be acceptable in America but here, we don't think that way.
Civilian 3: *In Danish* In Denmark, I have children, and it is perfectly acceptable for parents to leave early from work to pick up their kids from school. And if my kid is sick, I am expected to take time from work to care for them. We pay these taxes for a reason.
Civilian 4: *In Danish* I don't know what is going on in that man's head, but clearly his views on common sense does not match our views on common sense. I don't mind working for Tesla, but they have to understand how we do things here in Denmark. You want workers in the future, let us raise our kids more first.
Alpha: *In Danish* Personally, I'm happy to live here because it's more relaxing here. Sure we may have less compared to the Americans, but we still got plenty to keep us happy. Our weather may be cold, but our spirits are warm with love. As Leo would say, not everybody marches to the same drumbeat. Here, overtime work is frowned upon. In America, that's acceptable, but preferably voluntary. To me, Denmark has the most passionate people the world has ever seen at work. But at the same time, family time is strongly valued here, so family is valued over work. Luckily, more Americans are leaning towards our idea about work, but they're still different from us.
*Austin, TX, USA*
Musk: *He speaks to the local presses about the Scandinavian labor unions protesting Tesla's work policies.* Alright fine. I'll see what I can do with them. I'll speak with their union leaders on webcam and see what we can do. But in the end, what I bring to them benefits their family too. They want electric cars of the future, we will give them that. They want sustainable technologies for their smart homes, they got it. And of course, solar panel shingles! *He displays a piece of a solar panel shingle.* Because why not? With nuclear and solar power together, that's extra power, which is excellent for their home heaters. And these shingles can withstand the worst of weathers so I will make sure that every new home there has these shingles. Everybody who works for me serves to improve humanity as a whole.
Reporter 1: And how is X?
Musk: I'm going to continue pushing for freedom of speech. If the politically correct companies don't want to advertise with me, their loss. I'm not going to allow social media to be dictated by a handful of idiots with hurt feelings because they didn't get their way. Technology is heading towards singularity, and the majority are the ones to decide what happens in their networks.
Reporter 2: Interesting.
Musk: I'm fighting to prevent a dark future, where the majority's votes and voices are silenced by the few through technological means. Also, I don't know what the Swedish prime minister was thinking when he compared me to a child. People like me help him experience the technology he has today. I basically made the world for him.
Reporter 3: He's also claiming that there may be a cultural misunderstanding about work with you. Also, Lennart...
Musk: (interrupting) I get it, but Lennart isn't the Prime Minister of Sweden. If Elias wants to talk to me, he can and we will work things out. But in the end, Tesla will operate in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and soon Norway. They like what we offer. Very soon, Armenia, since their President wants to import the best tech America and her allies offer. Armenia wants a sustainable future, we will bring it to them.
*WC, KS, USA*
Super C: I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Jaime: That is a big relief.
*Denmark*
*Lenarth also participates in the protests.*
*Sweden*
*Lennart the Viking Lion learns about Musk.*
Lennart: *to himself in English* I don't remember Elias comparing that man to a child, but there has to be some conflict. Not everybody thinks the way he does. Not even me.
Super C: (narrating) In due time, we'd introduce the marching band to Jaime and Sheila, both of whom thanked the band for arranging the theme tune (and a few other cues) from the show. However, we're going to skip over that and go to the next highlight: the new popularity of dancing games such as Dance Dance Revolution and the like.
Timpani Tiger: (narrating) The tiger in question has asked to remain anonymous, so for his safety, his identity will be just that. However, we do know he was originally a citizen of Bengalia. It was his idea to use these video games to encourage people to exercise, especially if they don't have the money or other means to go to the gym regularly, or in my case, do bodybuilding. All of us Bengalians living on Earth, ranging from myself and our final President, Martin Shays (Turbo Tiger), to all the major game show hosts such as Brock Cunningham (Quiz King), Julie Igressa (Quiz Queen), and Grayson Romano, all sent him our congratulations on the big success of this idea.
Scroll on down to see how the world embraced this concept.
*Later, Mexico passes a spending bill that provides subsidies for arcade and gaming equipment that promotes exercise, such as Dance Dance Revolution. Several other countries are at least considering similar bills to that.*
*Mexico City, Mexico*
Politician 1: *He shows off a soft gaming dance pad in an elementary school to explain to school staff and teachers about it in Spanish.* As you can see, this device combines the fun of games with the healthiness of exercise. We believe that every school should have this so that during free time, the kids have something healthy to do. This also improves the cognitive development of children as well. This is another way how technology benefits the education system.
Civilian 1: *In Spanish* This is actually really cool.
Civilian 2: *In Spanish* This is a very creative use of our tax money for this.
Politician 2: *In Spanish* Diabetes and obesity has strained our healthcare system for a very long time. Throwing money at the problem doesn't always solve them so instead, investing in prevention measures on a large scale helps keep costs down in the long run.
Civilian 3: *In Spanish* A solution that actually works and is fun for everybody? I never thought such a solution would work. Who's the genius behind this? I want to thank them for this and nominate them for the National Prize for Arts and Sciences.
Politician 3: *In Spanish* He's a tiger of Bengalian origin; I can tell you that much. He came up with that idea when he saw an arcade full of In The Groove sets where people were playing on them. So he gave the game a try and commented how the game gave him a much bigger workout than expected. From there, that's when he suggested the idea of using our tax money to subsidize these kinds of games to get more of our people involved in combatting obesity and diabetes. Regulating sugar in our food and drinks can only do so much so with that idea combined, this puts our country on the right track to a healthy future.
Civilian 4: *In Spanish* So tax sugar and use the revenue to subsidize this. My goodness what a strategy! About time!
Civilian 5: *In Spanish* As a fan of K-pop, this is also a fun way to introduce our children to K-pop. Korean pop music along with Japanese pop music are the rage these days.
*Washington, D.C., USA*
*Leandro and the Mexican heroes meet with Leo and his administration in the White House about getting more dance games and related equipment into Mexico with the Mexican government providing subsidies for them.*
Lautaro: Not only does it promote the health of our nation and future, it also provides jobs to our country; hence we want you to send your workers to our country to help build more factories producing these gaming dance pads and related equipment to our government's agenda in promoting health.
Zax: That's no problem. We will help you on that easily with no questions asked. I'm sure this will boost your country's tourism industry as well.
Lautaro: Yes, but the health of our nation goes first.
Juno: I'm surprised your country's government is willing to use your tax money for this but we'll be more than happy to accept this deal. This will benefit all of us.
Shadow Hunter: Now that's how video gaming should be done! Conventions also hold dance game tournaments as well so this is going to be extremely exciting for us and the world.
*Copenhagen, Denmark*
Alpha: *In Danish as he plays some Dance Dance Revolution.* Oh; it's more intense than I thought!
Civilian 1: *In Danish* Come on; you got this!
Civilian 2: *In Danish* It's almost done! You got this!
*Prague, Czechia*
*Leos the Baroque Lion, Musical Mage, and Viktor (male Czech coyote UN1024) watch a young Mexican diplomat play Beat Saber.*
Viktor: *In Czech* He really loves this game!
Musical Mage: *In Czech* The Mexican government claims that games like this promotes exercise and reduces depression, benefitting health overall. I can see why the Mexican government wants to subsidize games like this with their tax money. That's the most brilliant idea I've heard so far in my life. As they say, music is powerful. And with games like this, it makes them fun.
Viktor: *In Czech* This is definitely a yes! We will be more than happy to promote this game in Mexico, especially with their government's help there.
Musical Mage: *In Czech to Leos.* These young Mexican diplomats are paid to try out games like this one. Talk about having the ultimate dream job. But in all seriousness, the government wants us Czechs to promote this game in their country. What do you think of that idea?
Viktor: *In Czech* You already know the answer to this since that's money for us and health for everybody.
*Seoul, Korea*
*The news crews surround the young Mexican diplomats ready to play some Pump It Up.*
Mexican Diplomat 1: *In Korean* I brought my training shoes with me. Let me switch my shoes out first.
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Korean* I never danced in a business suit with trainers on before.
Reporter 1: *In Korean* How are you so good in Korean?
Mexican Diplomat 1: *In Korean* When I was a kid, I was exposed to a lot of Korean pop music from the internet, so I decided to listen to some of them. I used to play online Korean games like Mabinogi. Then one day, when I heard that my local arcade has Pump It Up, I decided to give it a try. Then later on, there was a tournament of that game in my local convention and decided to go for it. My parents also got me a gaming dance pad so every day after school, I would use that, but it was for a game called In The Groove and there was a lot of Korean music in it. There is also a Korean barbecue restaurant in my hometown much to my surprise so my friends and I would go there every two weeks. This whole thing is why I fell in love with Korean culture and I started taking Korean language classes and here I am.
Reporter 1: *In Korean* That's really good.
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Korean* Obviously, I am better in Spanish because pronouncing the right words in Korean is tricky and sounds very different. How often do you hear someone speak Korean with a Mexican accent?
*Everybody laughs.*
Reporter 2: *In Korean* Well you speak Korean well and don't worry, you'll do fine. The longer you stay here, the more you'll learn Korean in no time!
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Korean* Immersion.
Reporter 2: *In Korean* Exactly!
Mexican Diplomat 3: *In Spanish* All right; lets dance!
*The diplomats are wearing their trainers before they start playing the game in difficult levels as challenges as everybody cheers.*
Moon Mage: *In Korean* They're so good! How long have they've been playing this game?!
Kang-Dae: *In Korean* A long time, apparently, since everybody is on board with games like this.
Moon Mage: *In Korean* They're going to sweat in their business suits! Someone get them water, too!
Mexican Diplomat 4: *In Korean as he brings in an ice chest.* We have their water, and their suits are machine washable. They're made with durable materials.
Moon Mage: *In Korean* Oh; so they planned ahead of time.
Mexican Diplomat 4: *In Korean* Of course! That's what diplomats do. *In Korean to Kyu.* Aren't our diplomats impressive or what? Because this is a fun way to burn calories and maintain health! We want more of this in Mexico!
Mexican Diplomat 5: *In Korean* I love your pop music scene and Korean barbecue restaurants!
*Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan*
*The news crews gather around the young Mexican diplomats playing Dance Dance Revolution in a ROUND1 entertainment center as civilians record the event with their phones.*
Neon Blade: *In Japanese to Ryo the Samurai Lion.* It seems the Mexicans really love this game.
Yamazaki: *In Japanese* Dance towards better health, world peace, and happiness. I'm surprised the Mexican government wants to import and subsidize these kinds of games with their own tax money but it all makes sense now.
Kei Cat: *In Japanese* At first, the idea of using tax money to subsidize games sounds insane at first. But in this case, it's the most genius idea ever!
Yamazaki: *In Japanese* Another reason why Earth is wonderful.
Kei Cat: *In Japanese* So much innovation and creativity! It's one of the reasons why I came here in Japan from Kriegland was because of those things. But seeing the world catching up like this, now that's what I like to see!
*After the diplomats finish their game, everybody cheers as they high-five everybody.*
Mexican Diplomat 1: *In Japanese* I can play this all day!
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Japanese* I think I burned enough calories that is equal to a bowl of ramen here.
Civilian 1: *In Japanese* You're in the right city for ramen.
Mexican Diplomat 3: *In Japanese* So, you know a good taqueria here?
Civilian 2: *In Japanese* Taqueria?
Mexican Diplomat 3: *In Japanese* Taco shop.
Civilian 2: *In Japanese* I don't know a taco shop. But it sounds like you want takoyaki. We have some, but Osaka is the best city for that.
Mexican Diplomat 3: *In Japanese* I don't know if I have enough time for Osaka. But I'll eat your ramen. In Mexico, we got tacos. The best tacos are the ones served by the food trucks because that's what my family and I would go to.
Civilian 2: *In Japanese* Taco food trucks? Okay I'll remember that.
Reporter 1: *In Japanese* Lets have you pose together for the cameras.
Reporter 2: *In Japanese* NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) will enjoy this!
*The diplomats pose together for the cameras.*
*Singapore*
*The government passes a similar subsidiary bill that Mexico has to promote gaming equipment and games that promote exercise to everybody.*
Politician 1: The Mexicans are inspiring the world to join us in closing the chapter on diabetes!
Politician 2: This should be more than enough to get the World Health Organization's attention!
*Geneva, Switzerland*
*The World Health Organization hires local Swiss workers to help install In The Groove game sets and equipment in their breakrooms.*
WHO Scientist 1: *In German* This is what our breakrooms need!
WHO Scientist 2: *In German* The Mexicans are mad geniuses to allow the use of tax money to promote these kinds of games for the sake of public health!
WHO Scientist 3: *In German* Stevia, now this. We are much closer than ever to ending diabetes forever. Childhood obesity will finally be a thing of the past soon.
WHO Scientist 4: *In German* People overlook these small details. But at least this finally happened. Better late than never.
WHO Scientist 5: *In German* I brought in Linart and his friends here to check out our brand new breakrooms!
WHO Scientist 6: *In German* Do you like it?
Cynthia: *In German* I love it! Burkhart and I've been playing on them for a bit. Doctor Revolver and Hot Shot had their turns too.
Doctor Revolver: *In German* Some music levels do get tricky though.
Hot Shot: *In German* I felt like I had two hours of marching outdoors compressed in two minutes.
WHO Scientist 6: *In German* Excellent. *To Secret Snare in German.* Did you give In The Groove or a similar game a try? If not, please do so in this breakroom.
*Riyadh, Saudi Arabia*
*The government decides to proceed in passing a similar subsidiary bill that Mexico has to encourage their arcades to have dance games. They also subsidize factories to produce home gaming equipment for dance games to encourage people to use in their battle against obesity and diabetes.*
Politician 1: *In Arabic* For once, we found something that would work well in our society.
Politician 2: *In Arabic* This will make it easier for our people to workout by dancing at home to these games.
Politician 3: *In Arabic* Haidar, we finally found a solution to encourage our people to exercise, especially at home.
Quick Blade: *In Arabic* Yes, but at least provide subsidiaries for gyms and encourage more openings of them throughout our country because we still have too many people who don't know what a gym is.
Politician 4: *In Arabic* We are working on that.
*Canberra, Australia*
*Prime Minister Albanese looks at a petition on his tablet before speaking to Len the Outback Lion.*
Albanese: Our people wants us to use our tax dollars to subsidize video games that encourages dancing?
Tyler: That and the home gaming equipment for them as well. This will save a lot of resources in our healthcare system in the future because this will prevent increases cases of childhood obesity and diabetes in the long run. Pay now, save later.
Albanese: Len? Your thoughts on this?
Civilian 1: Come on, Parliament; we got to do what Mexico is doing for the sake of our public health and future!
Civilian 2: I rather have my tax money go to this, so we don't have to pay for more services and medications to cover the cost of unhealthy lifestyles!
Civilian 3: Come on, Albanese! I'm sure you won't pass up this idea!
*Mexico City, Mexico*
Civilian 6: *in Spanish* I think I'll support this. Just as long as my kids are still thinking logically for themselves and doing everything by hand. No computer usage unless they're writing a research paper. *clears throat* Sorry; allergies again.
*Washington, D.C., USA*
Leo: I think we can arrange that. I mean about sending our workers down to your nation.
*Prague, Czechia*
Leos: *in Czech* I say yes; promote this!
*Korea*
Kyu the Hwarang Lion: *in Korean* Color me impressed, with their fluency in our language and their dancing abilities. However, you beat me to the punch; I was about to suggest that somebody get them some water. You have done that. It gets hot in these suits and ties. I know a thing or two about that; I wear them a lot when I'm not dressed in my battle armor that you see me wearing now.
*He then introduces the diplomats to the Demons of Heaven.*
Kyu: *in Korean* They not only speak the language fluently; they can dance up a heck of a storm.
*Japan*
Ryo: *in Japanese* Bravo! Congratulations to all of you!
*Singapore*
*The news cameras then show Liwei giving them a round of applause after the bill is passed.*
*Switzerland*
Secret Snare: *in German* I'm usually drumming all day long. Let's give this a try.
*He does so.*
*Australia*
Len the Outback Lion: You'd be making a huge costly mistake by saying no to this. I guarantee it. Say yes; that's my opinion. *clears throat* Sorry.
*He drinks some bottled water.*
*Washington D.C.*
*Leandro and Leo shake hands together as everybody cheers.*
Zax: It's a good thing we have some dance pads in the White House for us.
Juno: In The Groove in the White House? Very fun I must say!
*Prague, Czechia*
Musical Mage: *In Czech to the Mexican diplomats.* It's a yes!
*The Mexican diplomats cheer wildly.*
Mexican Diplomat 1: *In Czech* This would definitely be worth grabbing some local beer over.
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Czech* The beer can wait since we're on a health-themed mission.
*Korea*
Mexican Diplomat 1: *In Korean* Whoa! These guys are huge!
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Korean* Very strong too.
Jung-Sang: *In Korean* Whoa! Your Korean is really good!
Mexican Diplomat 2: *In Korean* We try our best.
Hyung-Won: *In Korean* Your performance was good.
Ki-Moon: *In Korean as he sets up his smartphone on a tripod to stream Jung-Sang and Hyung-Won playing Pump It Up.* Go go go!
*Jung-Sang and Hyung-Won gets on the set to play Pump It Up at the toughest music levels at the highest difficulty possible.*
Mexican Diplomat 3: *In Korean* Oh no I cannot play like that.
Mexican Diplomat 4: *In Korean* They're hitting every single notes!
Mexican Diplomat 5: *In Korean* Nope I can't do that!
Kang-Dae: *In Korean* Practice makes perfect you know.
Mexican Diplomat 5: *In Korean* But even that, this is terrifying. So many arrows are coming in at once! How are they not missing a single note?!
Kang-Dae: *In Korean* Practice, practice, and more practice.
Moon Mage: *In Korean* What he said.
*Switzerland*
*The scientists cheer for Secret Snare.*
WHO Scientist 1: *In German* He's got a good hang of it.
WHO Scientist 2: *In German* There you go! That's how you do it!
Hot Shot: *In German* You got this already!
*Australia*
Albanese: Let's do this then. *He signs the subsidiary bill as everybody applauds.*
*Stockholm, Sweden*
*Elias and Musk tours a Tesla factory together as they work things out over the labor disputes.*
Elias: You have the Rolls Royce of factory technology here. People can order things online and their things will be made and prepared on order by automated technology and shipped by automated technology. Your technology makes the lives of working people much more comfortable these days. Does any of this look like overtime labor is needed? Think! And you even build humanoid robots for crying out loud! You are the Tony Stark of Earth, you drove humanity forward, and you made the world a much greener place too.
Musk: Everything you said is true, and I accept that. But your country has the most skilled of labor, the most gifted workers, and the most passionate people about companies like Tesla I've seen here.
Elias: Yes, but please, everybody has family, and here, we value family over work in our priorities. Let me take you to a typical Swedish family, whose father works for your company here. *He leads Musk to the family in question.*
Father: *In Swedish* Prime Minister! What are you doing here with Elon Musk?
Elias: *In Swedish* Just giving him an intimate view of life in Sweden to understand our people more.
Musk: It's a nice house, and you got a big family!
Father: *In English* Yes; thank you. My wife is hard at work taking care of this home and our children.
Musk: *He sees the children rushing in to see Elias and himself.* How many children do you have?
Father: Seven, and we have the eighth one on our way.
Musk: Sounds like you're more busy making children than work these days.
Father: With all the new technology to increase work productivity, of course we'd be busy making kids. Our government gives us financial benefits each time we have a child within marriage; first marriage of course. We don't have government-enforced minimum wage but we pay a significant amount of income taxes so the money has to go somewhere to help our country.
Musk: You're busy raising them to work for companies like Tesla. I hope your children helps this country well.
Father: I remember watching the news and you said that people are not producing enough children in a rapidly changing world so I took you seriously.
Musk: And I'm glad you did.
Elias: Now do you see why here in Sweden, family goes first and work goes second?
Musk: It all makes sense.
Child 1: *In Swedish* Let's go back and play some In The Groove!
Child 2: *In Swedish* Wait for me!
Mother: *In Swedish as she sees Lennart stopping by.* Oh, Lennart! You're more than welcome to stop by in our home. It's cold outside!
Elias: *To Musk* Don't worry about Lennart. He knows you and I are talking things out.
Musk: I'm not afraid of him because I make life for everybody, including his, better. However, with Mexico's dance game bill, we developed a prototype humanoid robot that can play Dance Dance Revolution at any difficulty, even the most difficult, with no problem.
Elias: Are you trying to challenge me in a dance game?
Musk: You're more than welcome to compete against it.
Elias: I'll think about it. But in the meantime, as long you understand why we have a different work culture in Sweden, we're happy.
Musk: I will absolutely respect your people's wishes then.
Elias: So where can I go challenge this robot of yours in that game?
Musk: We got a lab in Austin in Texas. Just hit me up and we'll schedule your visit.
Elias: Will do!
*Wildcat City, KS, USA*
*Some politicians are in Mayor Jabowitz's office as they show off two dance pads.*
Politician 1: These are dance pads for games like In The Groove, which can be played at home. Just hook it up to your TV set and you're in!
Politician 2: If you visited the local Dave and Busters, you will notice that they have these kinds of games there. Apparently, they're a huge deal because it's a fun way to say, combat the fat.
Politician 3: Excellent way in preventing and ending diabetes, too.
Politician 4: In Mexico, their government is encouraging their schools to provide these for their students to use during free time. That is the most creative way to burn calories.
Politician 5: Even better is that the Mexican government is importing these kinds of dancing game pads from us using their tax money to promote public health. I never thought there would be government support for a game but here we are. Don't you think this idea is cool? Because so far, nobody is complaining!
Politician 1: Personally, that's an idea I can say, dance to. Pun intended.
*Everybody briefly laughs.*
Politician 2: Personally, I think having these in our schools would be awesome. Fun for the kids and their health!
*Japan*
Neon Blade: *In Japanese* Don't forget that we have other games, like Dancerush, too.
*One of the Mexican diplomats gives Dancerush a try as the others follow to record him dancing.*
*Around the world.*
*Governments either pass similar bills to promote these games or promote initiatives that encourages people to play these games for exercise.*
*Washington, D.C.*
Leandro: We'll be doing the world a huge favor by doing this.
Leo: Indeed. I think I had a go once at Dance Dance Revolution; I didn't get very far, but then again, I picked a hard song to follow.
*Korea*
Kyu: *in Korean* Look at them go; they're naturals at this!
*Switzerland*
Secret Snare: *in German* This is fun. One of these days, I'm going to have Corps Coon dance with me.
*Australia*
*Len also applauds.*
*Sweden*
*Lennart accepts the offer to go inside.*
Lennart: *in Swedish* I thank you, madam. I dealt with colder temperatures than this in my original heyday, but now isn't the time to discuss that. *to Musk in English* Do not be alarmed; it is I. I am glad to discover you and Elias are working things out regarding the labor disputes. I also hope you get that other issue fixed with the autopilot. I heard you had a big recall over that.
*WC, KS, USA*
Mayor Jabowitz: Oh; you stole my joke! *Some laughter.* I can also dance to this number. I've been to Dave and Buster's a few times; just not recently. But I do remember some of the games were these kinds of games.
*Washington D.C.*
Zax: This is a game that not only requires practice, but for many people, also requires the right shoes.
Juno: And when it comes to competitions, some players use high-quality insoles in their shoes to reduce the stress and impacts on their legs during game play.
Jack: Yes that. If you don't come prepared, your legs may be hurting and can strain your calves. I had to learn that the hard way and I'm a Marine.
Mechayote: I do better with trainers for me. Running shoes can work, too, but it's usually Nike or Adidas, the ones you would go to for this. Lighter the shoes, the better. You don't want too much grip in your soles either for this. Soles have to be thick enough so you can feel where your paws are going without feeling the impact.
*Switzerland*
Cynthia: *In German* That would be awesome!
Burkhart: *In German* Arranging this in Wildcat City would be perfect between the two marching band raccoons. They surely can march, let's see how well they can dance together.
*Wildcat City, KS, USA*
Politician 1: They got their interactive and VR arenas, too, which involves lots of movements.
*Vietnam*
*V-Fox, who is wearing techwear complete with gloves to protect his hands, is playing Pump It Up to King of Sales on doubles at level 23 as the crowd gathers to watch. Not only does he use his feet, he also slaps with his hands on the dance pads, too. He makes the almost impossible look like a cake walk.*
Chuong: *In Vietnamese* I can't even do doubles on normal!
Civilian 1: *In Vietnamese* He's not letting up!
Civilian 2: *In Vietnamese* Any normal person is going to get worn out by that! This is nuts!
Civilian 3: *In Vietnamese* He's hitting every single note in that?! Luong! Look at this!
Anh: *In Vietnamese* This seems like a fun way for some G-52s to test themselves.
Civilian 4: *In Vietnamese* No way! There's no way! I can only play single levels on very hard difficulty.
Civilian 5: *In Vietnamese* He makes this look way too easy.
Civilian 6: *In Vietnamese* I would die halfway if I try to play this game like he does.
*London, UK*
*Summer is seen playing Dance Dance Revolution on double pads.*
Civilian 1: Oh, boy; that looks hard.
Civilian 2: He's clearly having fun; no doubt.
Civilian 3: I didn't think Lionus would approve using our tax money to subsidize this. At least that would help give the NHS a break.
Civilian 4: He's sweating hard!
Dalton: Fun way to exercise, right? The best part, you can even do this at home with a home dance pad.
Civilian 3: Extremely useful when it rains outside.
*Sweden*
Musk: Oh yes we are working on that. With the engineers I hired here, I'm hoping the autopilot issues would not only be fixed, but also perfected.
Elias: Yes, but drivers shouldn't rely on the autopilot feature too much, especially here. In Sweden, we get snowstorms a lot. There are days where it is impossible to go outside due to having snow piling up so high. We're also prone to thunderstorms as well. If the cameras and scanners cannot see past the depths of thick snow, then that's a problem.
Musk: Don't worry. That will be addressed. Tesla's cars have been among the world's safest cars and we will continue to improve their safety features. You have plenty of engineers alone who can help on that.
Elias: Personally, I think Sweden has worse weather patterns than America does.
*Washington, D.C.. USA*
Leo: Note to self: do not play this game while padding. It's better to wear shoes, really.
*Switzerland*
*Secret Snare messages Corps Coon about the challenge.*
*Vietnam*
*Luong watches V-Fox play the game, but is so shocked at what he sees (although in a good way), he can't think of what to say next.*
Civilian 7: Whoa; our President is our awestruck, he can't speak! Literally can't speak!
*When all is said and done, Luong begins to clap, prompting applause from everybody else.*
*WC, KS, USA*
*Corps Coon replies back and says he accepts the challenge.*
*London, UK*
Captain C: He's a natural at this. I think I'd fall flat on my face, ladies and gentlemen.
*Sweden*
Lennart: Okay; just checking. Technology all has the same thing in common: it's ultimately bound to break down.
Elias: And he's correct, especially when they are neglected. That's not even mentioning our weather here, which will put your products to the ultimate tests here.
Musk: That's why I invested my business here.
*Later, we are in Wildcat City at a Dave and Buster's to watch Corps Coon take on Secret Snare in Dance Dance Revolution. There are Swiss heroes in the arcade as everybody gathers to watch.*
*WC, KS, USA*
Juno: That video of V-Fox playing Pump It Up blew up on the internet.
Zax: How does he even play like that so easily?
Mechayote: I couldn't get past hard, and that's kicking my tail.
Burkhart: I think Secret Snare can beat Corps Coon in this game.
Zax: You think?
Burkhart: My country is a mountain so nothing can wear Secret Snare out. On top of that, we have Top Secret.
Zax: Yet Corps Coon seems equal with Secret Snare.
Burkhart: Are you sure about that? Secret Snare can wield flaming drum sticks and basically does that for a living. Corps Coon is nothing like him.
Zax: Let's see about that.
Marshall: Are you ready to play some Dance Dance Revolution?
Civilian 1: Two raccoons in marching band uniforms playing DDR? I gotta record this!
Civilian 2: Wait for me I gotta see this up close!
Civilian 3: America versus Switzerland here! A battle between the best marching band performers of their countries! Lets see if they can dance it out!
Civilian 4: Obviously, after three songs, the one with the higher total score wins.
Civilian 5: Unless they both use the e-amusement passes, where fourth round is included but if you get four misses, its game over for you. The e-amusement pass can be obtained online or from a specialty vendor that sells them since the instructions behind them are in Japanese.
Civilian 6: I should order one from online then.
Corps Coon: We are; this is a new way to burn calories.
*The two raccoons begin the game; they are only playing three rounds. Super C also films it with his camcorder.*
Secret Snare: I don't have a lot of experience, so let's do a lower difficulty.
Corps Coon: Good idea.
Zax: Start with the tutorial and play the songs on the beginner levels. Also, pay attention to the numbers next to the levels of each song; higher the number, higher the difficulty. Once you're used to this game, then you can go above beginner.
*The two raccoons start off with playing the tutorial of the game to help them get used to it.*
*Warsaw, Poland*
*There's a new meme taking over the world where people are crawling in stores into a line like ants. The meme started off by Polish school children crawling on their hands and knees together in a line in a classroom, and now young adults are doing this so often, they're wearing knee pads and gloves for protection.*
Hardcore Hussar: *In Polish* What in the world are they doing?
Hussar Husky: *In Polish* Let them do this. People before us suffered too many wars in the past. Let them live their lives because we fought through several generations of wars to achieve peace as a reward.
Hardcore Hussar: *In Polish* Some people are annoyed by this.
Hussar Husky: *In Polish* Most don't care and enjoy this. Let them do this.
Crawler 1: *In Polish* Assemble and crawl together in lines!
*The participating crawlers do so in the stores.*
Crawler 2: *In Polish* This is fun actually.
Betzalel: *In Polish as he participates in the meme to a cafe that has imported arcade dance games from Japan.* This is actually fun!
Civilian 1: *In Polish* I got to record this!
Civilian 2: *In Polish* How amusing!
Hardcore Hussar: *In Polish* Isn't that Betzalel? He's one of the UN1024 dragons.
Hussar Husky: *In Polish* He's not in uniform or armor so this is okay. If Leonek complains about this meme, I will tell him to let people do this. He's been through heavens know how many wars until we're finally in the era of peace.
Jarek: *In Polish* Even though I'm slightly annoyed by this, I will respect your views by letting them do this. Freedom they say.
Civilian 3: *In Polish* So that's why hardware stores are selling out of gloves and knee pads.
*WC, KS, USA*
*The others watch.*
*Poland*
*Leonek the Hussar Lion watches the crawlers in one of the stores.*
Leonek: *in Polish* Well done to them for wearing protective gear.
*WC, KS, USA*
*After the tutorial, the raccoons finally compete against each other as everybody cheers wildly.*
Juno: See? Not bad!
Zax: Feel the music, too, to get those arrows!
Mechayote: There you go!
Cynthia: Not bad! You got this!
*Dubai, United Arab Emirates*
Astro Hawk: *In Arabic as he reads a newspaper about the explosive growth of e-sports conventions throughout Saudi Arabia, which also holds tournaments for In The Groove.* First, rave parties, now e-sports, in Saudi Arabia? And these events are so big, they outshine our events? Why is nobody telling me this?
Civilian 1: *In Arabic* Saudi Arabia these days is becoming incredibly progressive. Their kids love Roblox, for example. The Saudi youth wants to experience the world outside their borders online.
Astro Hawk: *In Arabic* And Haidar isn't bothered by any of this?
Civilian 1: *In Arabic* Not at all.
Civilian 2: *In Arabic* He welcomes Saudi's social progressivism actually. After all, Layzal, our parallel, welcomes our social progressivism that makes our country, famous. This is Dubai, the shining famous city in this part of the Middle East known for our wildest luxuries.
Astro Hawk: *In Arabic* Give me a moment. *He contacts Quick Blade on his communicator in Arabic.* Quick Blade! Send me a list of recommended entertainment events and conventions in your country please so I can plan my next vacation!
*Saudi Arabia*
Quick Blade: *In Arabic on his communicator.* Knock yourself out, man. You're going to see surprises that will wow your life, that you'll be wondering why is your country not like ours. *He uses his communicator to send Astro Hawk not only a list of recommended events, but also subscribes him to receive emails of big events in Saudi Arabia.* Enjoy! *In Arabic to Haidar.* Our kingdom has evolved so quickly in such a short time.
Astro Hawk's Voice: *In Arabic* Japanese and Korean festivals in your country too? Kazakh festivals as well? Wait a second, American summer festivals in Saudi Arabia?! Your country is way more cosmopolitan than I thought! It's a shame that nobody is telling me any of this!
Quick Blade: *In Arabic* You will love all of them!
Astro Hawk's Voice: *In Arabic* Haha; shut up! I'm marking my calendar in my communicator for this next year!
Quick Blade: *In Arabic* Don't forget Saudi yogurt, since we're the global producer of them that we rightfully host the annual International Yogurt Festival to show people that we got a lot to contribute to the world!
Astro Hawk's Voice: *In Arabic* I'm in love! You guys rock!
Quick Blade: *In Arabic* You're not the only one to say that. We love to share our hospitality with the world to show them that Saudi Arabia has so much to offer.
*The raccoons prove to be quite competitive for this. In the end, Corps Coon beats Secret Snare, but only by a tiny margin.*
D.W.: Oh; that was so close!
Secret Snare: You got me, but only just.
Corps Coon: I did not think I had it in me. In the old days, I had confidence in drumming, marching in formation, and literally nothing else. Well, I take it back; I apparently had a talent for pinball I didn't know about either, but that's a different story.
*Saudi Arabia*
Haidar the Saudi Lion: *in Arabic* I'm very happy with the progress we are making, especially in the fields where women can now do things they couldn't do unless they fled the country and went somewhere else. Now they can drive, own firearms as long as they use them properly, and most importantly, vote.
*WC, KS, USA*
Zax: Ready to do this again but on basic difficulty?
Juno: You got beginner, basic, difficult, expert, and challenge. Zax and I can only do basic for the most part, but we're working towards difficult.
Zax: So what you played was beginner level. *He takes out his arcade card.* Don't worry I got you two.
Burkhart: I hope basic isn't too hard for these raccoons.
Mechayote: Some songs on basic can be pretty nuts, so just pay attention to the number next to basic. Look for a 6 or below. 7 or above, it might challenge you.
Shadow Hunter: Toughest songs on challenge are 16s, if not 17s, which is the max. Yes, there are people who can play 16s and 17s well, which will burn lots of calories.
Juno: 16s and 17s are straight up torture. Too many arrows moving fast and you have to be fast. They'll make you jelly-legged afterwards. *To Corps Coon and Secret Snare.* You can hold on to the bars behind you to make it easier to use the dance pads if you want.
Marshall: The Legend of MAX is an infamous DDR song that has one of the most difficult step charts out there. Even on basic, it's very difficult. You can do it on beginner, but even that, it's not easy. You can also use your settings to modify how the arrows move but don't expect things to be any easier.
Secret Snare: Okay. Let's try the next difficulty. I'm not ready for the hardest ones yet.
Corps Coon: I did see V-Fox playing at the maximum level; he's a beast at this!
Juno: Tell me about it! He was doing doubles on Pump It Up on level 23 in that game!
Mechayote: I can only do level 5 at the most in Pump It Up, and even at that leve, it gets tricky. As for doing doubles, that takes talent right there.
Zax: Let's go for another session, but on basic. Get ready, because it's going to be somewhat more tricky with more arrows. *He scans his arcade card for Corps Coon and Secret Snare.*
Corps Coon: Thank you.
*The pair do the next song.*
*Everybody cheers for Corps Coon and Secret Snare.*
Jack: Yeah; let's go!
Cynthia: Keep it up and feel the music! You got this!
Juno: Come on, Corps Coon!
Burkhart: Just stay focused, Secret Snare!
Civilian 1: They're catching up!
Civilian 2: Let's get them water after this! They're sweating!
*In the end, Secret Snare wins the round this time. Everybody applauds as the civilians get the raccoons water to drink.*
Cynthia: *In German* You learn so quickly!
Burkhart: *In German* That's not an easy game, you know. See? That was not too bad was it?
Zax: You still did well, Corps Coon.
Mechayote: You all right, there, you two?
Juno: Both learned quickly on this. They should be proud for this!
Zax: Did you two have fun?
Corps Coon: Absolutely; this is one of the most fun games I ever played.
Secret Snare: It adds to the variety of life itself and of the ways we keep fit.
Corps Coon: CNG gave us the ability to march and play our drums forever without injury or fatigue. It may have been the same case with dancing like this, but for now, we will take a break.
*The raccoons drink their water.*
Juno: This type of game should not be underestimated. It only looks easy, but playing it is a challenge.
Zax: Hey, Juno. Shall we play?
Juno: Let's go!
*Juno and Zax play some Dance Dance Revolution on basic.*
Jack: Man; y'all make this look too easy. As for V-Fox, how?
Marshall: Who knows? Even Luong was impressed. That video at the moment is the most popular one from the G-52's social media page. But soon enough, someone is going to try to beat him on that.
Jack: Would take a while, but eventually.
Mechayote: Wow; Juno and Zax are good. I can't even do beginner mode on many songs here, even though I can play football (and on a different note, the drums).
Shadow Hunter: People tend to be good in some things over many others.
Jill: Dancerush is a Japanese arcade machine that can get you fast if you're not paying attention. I've seen Japanese guys play that game with their backs facing towards the screen like its nothing to them. Now that takes talent!
Mechayote: We need more of that! Also, ever notice how at Dave and Buster's, they don't have pinball machines?
Jack: I just realized that now!
Mechayote: Dave and Buster's, Main Event, and their competitors are the evolving future of arcades to prove that arcades will not go away anytime soon. As the world changes, so do the arcade scenes.
Civilian 1: I wished I can play like Juno and Zax here! They make this look way too easy!
Civilian 2: And V-Fox is a Vietnamese G-52, and how does he play Pump It Up like that? There is no way any of my friends could play like that! He's got to be practicing for this!
Civilian 3: I like to see him play that game here just so I can watch him. I have to see this in person to believe it!
Super C: Pinball will always be around, though; just ask Cripto.
Leo: Indeed. It's just not something you'll see this day and age unless the facility in question decides to have one.
Super C: That local restaurant we have. McPherason's, still has a pinball table. In fact, I think Cripto still has the high score on that table.
Leo: Cripto is our pinball wizard. And we can see that Zax, Juno, and the raccoons are shaping up to be dance wizards.
Cripto: (narrating) They do still make new pinball tables, so those aren't going to go away either. However, our friends do not tell a lie when they said that as the world changes, so do arcades. This was the new fad in arcades, and it simultaneously gets you to exercise. I think the home versions of those games also have a workout mode that show how many calories you burned.
Leo: (narrating) In any event, it was a fun way for us to celebrate the holidays. We wish each and every one of you folks a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or whatever is appropriate for you. (Hanukkah varies; it was from nightfall of December 7 to the nightfall of the 15th this year, but I hope everybody who is Jewish had a fabulous Hanukkah this year.)
Super C: (narrating) And a happy new year to you as well. Good night.
THE END
Highlights from the 2023 Christmas Season
Highlights from Leo the Patriotic Lion, his administration, and the rest of the G-52s celebrating the Christmas season of 2023.
Leo himself, G-52s, etc. © me and me alone
All parallels are joint-owned by me and Chuong
UN1024s, etc. © Chuong alone
All video games mentioned belong to everybody who owns the rights; I own nothing.
Loteria Loca © Apploff Entertainment, Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, and everyone else who owns the rights, and created by Jeff Apploff, Aaron Solomon, and Alejandro Trevino. The legendary Sheila E. serves as bandleader, while Jaime Camal is the host and one of the executive producers.
Loteria Loca: https://www.cbs.com/shows/loteria-loca/
Dancerush: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AGbj6ixJd3Q
King of Sales on Double Level 23: https://youtu.be/CR61jjogL10?si=pgGXwEOoKt8sH9MK
(V-Fox is playing that and yeah, it's mind-boggling. I have not seen anyone play this at that level. In other words, this level is basically mission impossible.)
The legend of MAX: https://youtu.be/zFt8Sg9VN_g?si=yOpHSjnbHeU79uJ5
(The left player's arrows may move slower, but it's not any easier than the right. This song is notoriously difficult on any level.)
Leo himself, G-52s, etc. © me and me alone
All parallels are joint-owned by me and Chuong
UN1024s, etc. © Chuong alone
All video games mentioned belong to everybody who owns the rights; I own nothing.
Loteria Loca © Apploff Entertainment, Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, and everyone else who owns the rights, and created by Jeff Apploff, Aaron Solomon, and Alejandro Trevino. The legendary Sheila E. serves as bandleader, while Jaime Camal is the host and one of the executive producers.
Loteria Loca: https://www.cbs.com/shows/loteria-loca/
Dancerush: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AGbj6ixJd3Q
King of Sales on Double Level 23: https://youtu.be/CR61jjogL10?si=pgGXwEOoKt8sH9MK
(V-Fox is playing that and yeah, it's mind-boggling. I have not seen anyone play this at that level. In other words, this level is basically mission impossible.)
The legend of MAX: https://youtu.be/zFt8Sg9VN_g?si=yOpHSjnbHeU79uJ5
(The left player's arrows may move slower, but it's not any easier than the right. This song is notoriously difficult on any level.)
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Chuong: 2024 will be incredibly exciting indeed.
Diamond Knight: I wonder what gifts will be resulting from Milei's visit to America. Argentina shall be transformed!
Zax: It sounds like the world leaders are all interested in Leo.
Juno: Even with Trump, Leo's unstoppable!
V-Fox: I saw the video of myself playing Pump It Up. I didn't expect it to blow up like it did.
Diamond Knight: I wonder what gifts will be resulting from Milei's visit to America. Argentina shall be transformed!
Zax: It sounds like the world leaders are all interested in Leo.
Juno: Even with Trump, Leo's unstoppable!
V-Fox: I saw the video of myself playing Pump It Up. I didn't expect it to blow up like it did.
Luong: It was so amazing to watch, I couldn't speak. I literally couldn't speak.
Leo: I don't know what Trump's issue is. I think he's just jealous of all our accomplishments.
Leo: I don't know what Trump's issue is. I think he's just jealous of all our accomplishments.
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