After millennia of existence, the universe has finally decided to call it quits. The reason? A journal's rejection of a groundbreaking scientific article. That's right, folks. The universe tears itself apart because the Journal of Universal Rejection won't publish an article.
To say that it's a shock to the scientific community is an understatement. Scientists and enthusiasts alike are scrambling to understand why the article was rejected and what it would have taken for the Journal to say yes. After all, the fate of the universe was at stake.
According to sources close to the author, the article was a comprehensive study on the behavior of black holes. It contained groundbreaking research on the possibility of harnessing the power of black holes, which could have potentially solved the world's energy crisis for good. But alas, the Journal of Universal Rejection had other ideas.
In a statement released earlier today, the Journal cited "insufficient data" and "inadequate analysis" as the reasons for the rejection. The author is reportedly devastated by the news and is currently in hiding.
As news of the rejection spread, chaos reigned throughout the universe. Stars imploded, galaxies collided, and planets were destroyed. It was utter pandemonium. The universe had reached its breaking point, and it was all because of a simple rejection letter.
Some have speculated that the Journal of Universal Rejection is simply too selective, rejecting even the most groundbreaking scientific studies without a second thought. Others have claimed that the journal is simply out of touch, refusing to embrace new and innovative ideas.
Regardless of the reason, the damage is done. The universe has ended, and with it, the hopes and dreams of countless civilizations. All because of a journal's refusal to publish a single article. It's a tragedy that will be remembered for eons to come.
Perhaps this serves as a cautionary tale for all the scientific journals out there. Reject at your own peril, for the consequences could be dire. As for the author of the rejected article, we can only hope that they're able to find solace in knowing that they were right all along. The power of black holes could have been harnessed, and the universe could have been saved. If only the Journal of Universal Rejection had seen it too.