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Upon finally receiving a platform on the morning talk show The Daily Rip, Kate’s passionate outburst about the comet’s threat is met with trivialization and mockery. The offhand treatment showcases how society tends to downplay alarming news. As their warnings become mired in distraction from celebrity gossip—where actually significant data about the comet fails to garner genuine concern—the film criticizes the media's prioritization of entertainment over existential realities.
The Government’s Plan