Etymology

darkest timeline

Today it means: The circumstances of the present moment in history, viewed as bleak, frightening, ridiculous, or the worst of all possibilities. Full definition →

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The story

Referencing the episode "Remedial Chaos Theory" (2011) of the sitcom Community, which depicts seven alternate universes resulting from a die roll to decide which friend should collect a pizza delivery, including "The Darkest Timeline" in which chaos and destruction ensue.

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