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The new end of the world prediction could translate to huge savings for you, if it comes true. The world did not end on May 21st 2011, contrary to the fanatically faithful doomsayers. And the gaming industry couldn’t be happier; it was just regaining some market share after an awful recession before being faced with the potential of total annihilation. It’s time for a celebration. However, Doomsday cannot be avoided, only postponed. Harold Camping, the man who started this Armageddon-fest, has re-assessed and recalculated his data, arriving at October 21, 2011 as the new End-of-the-World date. In honor of the new date, the video game industry is offering free financing, no interest, and no payments on all game-related merchandise. Buy anything you want, as much as you want, starting September 11 of this year. No one will be refused, regardless of past credit. Make no payment until October 12, 2011—if it gets here. “This is a really great event,” says marketing director Pepe Nibwagon. “All the major and minor players are involved, from the developers to huge retailers such as Wal-Mart and Popeye’s Chicken. It’s a no-lose situation for everyone. The gamers get all the games, consoles, and accessories they want, with the possibility of never having to pay for them. On the other hand, if the world doesn’t end, the gaming industry will have a jackpot payday.” Predictions regarding the end of the world have been around since time immemorial. Fortunately, none have proved correct so far. If the world does not end on October 12th, there’s always the Mayan Calendar, which predicts the end on December 21, 2012. So there’s no shortage of potential dates. Nibwagon says if the October End-of-the-World Sale is a success, they’ll hold another one based on the Mayan calendar. Scientists agree the world will definitely come to an end, they just don’t agree on the exact date. |