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> Why is there a normal galaxy sitting at the edge of the universe?

To facilitate the restaurant?

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Not that anyone cares what I say, but the Restaurant is on the other end of the universe.

Give it a rest, Marvin

Right! This galaxy is there for the Big Bang Burger Bar.

This is a reference to Douglas Adams' absurdist Sci Fi series, "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," which is amazing and I recommend everyone read!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13.The_Ultimate_Hitchhik...

(The first book is "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," there are 5 books, one of which is titled "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe")

It bugs me that no one realizes that the “end” refers not to the “edge” but at the closing of the universe - the restaurant is in a frozen time bubble that can watch the universe end.

People may realize but still decide to have some fun with this opportunity. :)

Yes. The Restaurant is at the "end" in the time dimension, not the spatial dimension.

Many people don't know that a radio series preceded the books. I find that the funniest version, personally.

> Many people don't know that a radio series preceded the books.

Which, as you will already know but others may not, the brilliant TV series was adapted from (not the books):

https://vimeo.com/338525482

(Iconic music: Journey of the Sorcerer by The Eagles.)

Yeah great tune that!

One must ponder which came first, the universe or the restaurant.

We'd know if we only listened to the dolphins.

Don't forget about the ants!

Sounds like Vogon poetry.

Don't forget your towel!

Terminus?

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