Recipe for Having the Best Time

By Sinchana Holla

Seated at my table in a fancy restaurant in Los Angeles, I am joined by Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Greta Thunberg. Originally, Joe Biden had gotten an invite, but he decided to uphold his reputation and ‘forgot.’ Thunberg and I share a vegan salad (even though I would prefer a cheesy pizza) while Musk devours Kobe beef and Trump snacks on orange chicken (Thunberg constantly side-eyes them). I innocently ask a simple question to Musk, “Do you think you could reserve some land for me on Mars?” Before Musk answers, Thunberg assertively responds, saying, “Everyone’s already ruining Earth, and now you’re looking to destroy another precious planet? You can’t run away from your problems.” Immediately, Trump proudly responds, yelling, “No need to fear, I will make Earth great again!” As dinner goes on, Musk and Trump compete for the title of life of the party while Thunberg continuously asks the waiter if the salad is actually vegan. At one point, an awkward silence occurs and Trump immediately utilizes the moment to ask a favor from Musk and Thunberg. He requests for Musk and Thunberg to take the persona of Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, respectively, to help him practice for upcoming debates. The night ends with Trump tackling Musk and Thunberg, forgetting that his opponents are merely role-playing. 

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