Eps 1: Absolutely True Story Episode 1: SCP Foundation vs. Never Gonna Give You Up and Takes him to Zion
In the podcast titled "Absolutely True Story Episode 1: SCP Foundation vs. Never Gonna Give You Up and Takes him to Zion," the hosts discuss a fictional story involving the SCP Foundation and the popular internet meme song "Never Gonna Give You Up." The story revolves around a researcher at SCP Foundation named Dr. Bright, who is known for his ability to possess any person he comes into contact with. In this particular scenario, Dr. Bright accidentally possesses Rick Astley, the singer of "Never Gonna Give You Up," during a live performance. The possessed Rick Astley starts singing the popular song but with altered lyrics that prompt the audience to go to a specific location called Zion. Curious about the strange occurrence, the SCP Foundation investigates and discovers that Zion is a secret underground facility that houses dangerous and anomalous artifacts. They realize that Dr. Bright, under Rick Astley's possession, is using the catchy song as a means to lead people to this undisclosed site. As the story progresses, the SCP Foundation sends a team to Zion to assess the situation. However, they find themselves unexpectedly facing a group of dangerous entities known as SCPs, which are controlled by Dr. Bright through his possession of Rick Astley. The hosts of the podcast discuss the creativity and humor of the story, along with the appeal of combining popular culture elements with the fictional SCP Foundation lore. They also speculate on possible outcomes, such as whether the SCP Foundation can regain control over Dr. Bright and resolve the situation at Zion.
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| Host image: | StyleGAN neural net |
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Host
Elaine Jenkins
Podcast Content
Introduction:
Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Absolutely True Story", the podcast that delves into fascinating and unusual tales from the depths of the internet. In today's episode, we explore a bizarre collision of the mysterious SCP Foundation, a covert organization that secures, contains, and protects anomalous objects and entities, and the iconic Rick Astley hit song, "Never Gonna Give You Up." Prepare yourself for a mind-bending adventure as we uncover the truth behind strange events that led to an unforeseen outcome: taking Rick Astley to a place known as Zion.
Paragraph 1: Unveiling the SCP Foundation
The SCP Foundation has long been a subject of speculation, awe, and fear on the web. An organization shrouded in secrecy, it operates behind closed doors to control and protect items of supernatural origin that pose a threat to humanity. These objects, referred to as SCPs (Secure, Contain, Protect), range from grotesque creatures to enigmatic artifacts, and everything in between. But what happens when the Foundation's path intersects with pop culture, particularly the catchy 80s hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up?"
Paragraph 2: The Origins of the Collaboration
In the vast expanse of the online world, the SCP Foundation stumbled upon an SCP unlike any they had encountered previously: an anomalous compact disc capable of infecting any device it is played on with a memetic agent. What makes this disc truly unique is its embedded file, a remix combining the infamous "rickrolling" phenomenon with the image-based memetic agent of SCP-055. The combination was unexpected, as it linked an SCP with a seemingly harmless pop culture phenomenon.
Paragraph 3: The Memetic Invasion
As the SCP Foundation studied the disc, they discovered that when the song was played, an irreversible effect occurred. Anyone who listened to the song became an SCP referred to as SCP-314-TS (Transitional Stage). Affected individuals experienced hallucinations and an uncontrollable urge to hum or sing "Never Gonna Give You Up" repeatedly, much to the amusement of observers. This newfound anomaly perplexed even the most seasoned SCP researchers.
Paragraph 4: The Quest for Answers
Driven by their unyielding dedication to contain and understand anomalous phenomena, the SCP Foundation devised a plan to neutralize SCP-314-TS. Armed with a specialized information hazard-resistant suit, a mobile task force, designated MTF Zeta-9 ("Mole Rats"), ventured into the digital realm to confront this bizarre memetic invasion head-on. Their mission took them deep into the intricacies of internet culture and towards an unexpected discovery.
Paragraph 5: Journey to Zion
During their digital expedition, MTF Zeta-9 encountered an entity known as the "Meme Lord," who claimed to have knowledge of a realm beyond the boundaries of the internet. Intrigued, they followed the Meme Lord's guidance, which led them to a hidden dimension called Zion. This ethereal realm, composed entirely of memetic energy, served as a sanctuary of sorts for the internet's most famous memes and viral sensations, including SCP-314-TS.
Paragraph 6: An Unexpected Alliance
Within Zion, MTF Zeta-9 discovered that SCP-314-TS was not a victim but an unwitting deity of memes. In an unthinkable twist, Rick Astley himself was present, having been absorbed by the memetic entity. Recognizing an opportunity for further research and containment, the SCP Foundation formed an alliance with Astley and SCP-314-TS to better comprehend their effects on the digital world.
Conclusion:
As we conclude this incredible journey, we contemplate the implications of an SCP Foundation vs. Never Gonna Give You Up clash. What seemed like a whimsical clash between a clandestine organization and a popular pop tune led to the emergence of an entirely new understanding of digital anomalies. Join us next time on "Absolutely True Story" as we continue to delve into the captivating depths of our mysterious online world. Remember, truth can sometimes be stranger than fiction.