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Presenter:
Nowadays everyone knows about Weapons of Mass Destruction, germ warfare, biological weapons and all the other threats we hear about on the news. Well, here is something a little bit different, but just as threatening.
PRESENTER V/O � Over 40 second VT insert
It was revealed by the Prime Minister yesterday that the rumours that research and production of a home-grown virus were true after weeks of speculation, leaked information and mass public protests.
The virus in question is the so-called �Rage Virus�, a vicious and deadly creation of British scientists.
But what makes the news even more unsettling is the virus� link to its movie counterpart in Danny Boyle�s �28 Days Later�, despite the government�s claims that the two are connected by nothing more than co-incidence.
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Presenter:
Joining us in the studio tonight to discuss this unnerving revelation is one of the numerous protesters who have stormed the streets of London, placards in hand and chants at the ready to mock the Prime Minister. Welcome �Moonbeam�.
Moonbeam:
Hello.
Presenter:
Now, first thing�s first, what�s with the name?
Moonbeam:
What do you mean?
Presenter:
Your name�s �Moonbeam�.
Moonbeam:
Yes I know.
Presenter:
Exactly, what�s up with that?
Moonbeam:
Nothing is up with it, it was given to me by my parents.
Presenter:
And what were their names?
Moonbeam:
(Pauses) Starshine and Earthsong.
Presenter:
Okay. (Pause) And you say you�re a protester right?
Moonbeam:
Yes, that is correct.
Presenter:
Well, who would have guessed huh?
Moonbeam:
Excuse me, but aren�t we here to talk about the abominable Rage Virus!?
Presenter:
Yes, I was just getting to that�Moonbeam.
So, what is your stance on this issue?
Moonbeam:
I am against it. I think the production of this virus couldn�t be more wrong! Even I am appalled that the British government gave the go ahead for this!
Presenter:
I�m sure a lot of our viewers are thinking the exact same thing. But what are your thoughts in concern to the link between this virus and its movie namesake in Danny Boyle�s horror movie �28 Days Later�?
Moonbeam:
I think the government couldn�t think of a better way to combat so-called terrorism, world domination, Millennium Nazis and the homeless.
Presenter:
Millennium Nazis?
Moonbeam:
Yes, haven�t you heard of them? Anyway, that�s not the issue, what is the issue is that events in movies have been coming to life recently for no apparent reason, or are being copied to such a degree, like this, that it is very real and very threatening.
Presenter:
Yes, the recent spate of real-life movie madness is unsettling, and this virus just makes matters worse.
Moonbeam:
You are correct, the production of this virus is not only a disgrace to this country�s good name, but it�s a disgrace to humanity! Nowadays it�s all about killing and wiping each other out � just look at that Gulf War 2 fiasco � that was a right botch up and we�re in no better a position now than we were before!
Presenter:
Well, at least Saddam isn�t in power, right?
Moonbeam:
Saddam? Who cares about Saddam, the issue is that some men in white coats have made a virus which turns people into blood-lusting maniacs, not efficient soldiers like they think they�re making. Haven�t you seen the movie!? The population gets wiped out by hordes of flesh eating zombies! And now it�s all true! It�s becoming reality! We can�t stop it! Danny Boyle, a pox on thee! If you�re watching I hope you rot in hell! I hope you�
PRESENTER SIGNALS FOR FLOOR MANAGER TO DRAG MOONBEAM AWAY
Presenter:
Sorry about that folks, Moonbeam has gone insane and left the building under his own free will.
Moonbeam (off camera):
You�re all doomed! Don�t you understand!? You�re all DOOMED!
Presenter:
Floor manager; get that loony out of here!
Phew! Now that he�s gone, let�s get back on schedule! So here�s Randy McNabb for the news via satellite uplink!