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Every time there is talk of pandemic, this is immediately what comes to mind. https://youtu.be/SQXqZ8JJktw?t=7

Stephen King really tapped into one of our worst fears. I always thought it was brilliant that it was just a strong version of the flu, and not something exotic.

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Above link is “Don’t Fear The Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult opening to “The Stand” TV show, showing presumably dead people that contracted the super flu.

I'm familiar with the etiquette of posting such links on here, I'm not sure I ever have before. Thanks for the help.

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Your post was fine.

That opening scene still spooks me — a potent mix of hubris and banality.

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