October 6, 2006
#167: Nihilism explain

[Beret Guy and Cueball approach a tree while talking.]
Cueball: There is no God. Our existence is without purpose.
Beret Guy: Oh, definitely.
Beret Guy: We are adrift in an uncaring void indifferent to all our mortal toil.
Cueball: Exactly! In the end, nothing we do matters.
[Beret Guy climbs the tree.]
Beret Guy: Totally.
Cueball: We just… Why are you climbing that tree?
[Beret Guy is now completely submerged in the tree.]
Beret Guy: Because the future is an adventure! Come on!
Cueball: But–
Beret Guy: Hey! I found squirrels!