Location
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
In an astonishing revelation that has left both scientists and party-goers scratching their heads, a local inventor, known for his questionable experiments, announced he has created a time machine. The prototype, affectionately dubbed the ‘Chrono-Caboodle,’ was intended to transport its user to any moment in history. However, the first test run didn’t go as planned.
Witnesses reported seeing the inventor, clad in a mismatched jumpsuit and armed with a disco ball, emerge from his garage at precisely 8:00 PM last Saturday. Instead of showcasing his invention to the local news crew, he found himself inexplicably transported to a vibrant disco party in the 1970s. “I was just trying to go back to last Tuesday. Instead, I ended up with a bunch of strangers doing the Hustle,” he explained, still sporting glitter from his unexpected adventure.
The inventor described a scene filled with polyester outfits, platform shoes, and an endless supply of funky music. “It was a total trip! I mean, I got to dance with people who had no idea what TikTok was,” he added, visibly excited.
As the inventor tried to navigate the dance floor, he noted that the time machine was equipped with a button labeled ‘Disco Fever.’ Apparently, he had accidentally pressed it during the launch sequence. “I thought it was a speed control! It turns out, it just made everything more… disco,” he remarked, shaking his head in disbelief.
After several hours of dancing and sampling questionable 1970s snacks, the inventor finally managed to return home, albeit with a glittery souvenir and a newfound appreciation for the era’s fashion. He is now reportedly working on a new feature for the Chrono-Caboodle-an option to choose your decade, complete with a playlist of the era’s greatest hits.
As news of his escapade spread, many locals have expressed interest in testing the time machine themselves. “I just want to avoid 2020 altogether,” said one eager volunteer. Meanwhile, local authorities remain skeptical, warning citizens to be cautious of any ‘time travel’ experiments that could lead to unintended disco parties or worse, a run-in with a dinosaur.
In a world where the future feels uncertain, perhaps a little disco is just what we need to lighten the mood. So, the next time you hear someone claim to have invented time travel, just remember: it might lead to a dance-off instead of a breakthrough.
