[ WP ] Mankind is basically a reality TV show for the rest of the universe . We finally make first contact , and they ca n't stop referencing popular moments from the show

`` So Mr Johnson, a lot of our viewers would like to know, how you managed to keep the show so fresh after so many seasons'' 
 
 I sat, petrified, the harsh studio lighting blinding me. I could n't quite see the crowd but I knew they were out there. I glanced back at the one asking the questions. It looked surprisingly familiar, a stereotypical little grey space man. It's translucent skin displayed a bizarre array of unknown organs. 
 
 `` Mr Johnson?'' 
 
 I was taking long to answer, that much was clear. However my confusion was growing with every passing minute. 
 
 `` What do you mean seasons?'' 
 
 `` Well personally I loved the Romans, all that shiny red armour was inspired. I hope the person in charge of wardrobe got a nice bonus for that one'' 
 
 `` Romans? Wardrobe? What are you...?'' 
 
 `` And all those plot twists'' It was clear the host of this spectacle was getting into its stride. 
 
 `` I for one never saw the assassination of Kennedy coming, just when things were slowing down a bit to. Who came up with that one?'' 
 
 `` Uhm no one did, it was a tragedy'' 
 
 `` Ohhhh you mean that was improvised, thats incredible...'' 
 
 I had to think quickly, I had to figure out what was happening here. I was half expecting these things to pull off masks and announce it was all a big joke. 
 
 `` May I ask a question?'' 
 
 This took the host by surprise but shock turned to a huge grin. 
 
 `` By all means, Mr Johnson'' 
 
 `` What is going on here?'' 
 
 `` Ah I see, you want us to show the promo for the next season. Who would like to see that?'' 
 
 A cheer swelled up from the assembled crowd. 
 
 `` Okay play the tape'' 
 
 The audience were glued to screens, whilst the host lent in closer to me 
 
 `` you could have just given me a nod or something, you did n't have to make a scene about it. We were going to play it eventually.'' 
 
 I paid no attention watching the images flashing across the screen. Some places I recognized but not how I knew them. A wave crashing across the sprawling New York metropolis. Donald Trump parading triumphantly across the lawn of the white house. I watched each image flash past with a sense of growing dread. 
 
 `` Okay everyone that was a preview of the newest season 2016 of humanity, and I for one ca n't wait''
