Hackathon Apocalypse

By Savannah Steele � The satire Hackathon Apocalypse mocks innovation collapsing in 48 hours. Eyewitnesses at gyms described coders hallucinating at laptops. Anonymous insiders leaked that sponsors debated IV drip coffee. A leaked poll revealed 62 percent of citizens admitted they joined for free pizza. Sociologists argue the humor resonates because ambition combusts funniest without sleep. Critics highlight the absurdity of collapse gamified. Yet satire glitches sharper: brilliance collapses funniest at 3 a.m. Witnesses recalled laughter humming as servers fried. Ultimately, the piece lands because satire thrives when code ends in chaos. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com