Recently in the news, a brave young comet by the name of Lovejoy decided to test the theory that love cannot die and brazenly set off in the direct path of the sun.
Having previously observed 2000 comets melt in the blaze of the sun’s megawatt smile, scientists feared the worst for Lovejoy. Leaving home without the proper sunblock was an unthinkable risk for any young comet to take. Where was its Moon mother when all of this was going on? Probably still recovering from its recent eclipse, I’d presume.
Anyway, young Lovejoy, rather like Icarus, faced the sun head-on in a game of chicken that would no doubt turn him into soup. But not even the likes of Joseph Campbell could help him out of this hero’s tragic journey.
“Where was its Moon mother when all of this was going on? Probably still recovering from its recent eclipse, I’d presume.”
Scientists collectively held their breath waiting for the disintegration to occur, when suddenly Lovejoy appeared to emerge from the other side, wearing sunglasses and a smile! Though the tail was gone from the courageous little comet, he won the prize for “Biggest Loser,” shedding ninety percent of his body fat and emerging svelte and ready to create a new world!
“I was delighted when I saw it go into the sun and I was astounded when I saw something re-emerge,” said U.S. Navy solar researcher Karl Battams.
There is no explaining how this comet could’ve survived the meltdown, but it does prove that even without its tail end of joy, Love still survives.
Disclaimer: Despite Lovejoy’s recent success, flying into the sun may still prove to be hazardous to your health.