Qom Residents Unimpressed, Say They've Been Panicking Since 1979

As Tehran descends into chaos, the nearby city of Qom has remained remarkably chill. When asked if they're concerned about the evacuation, most residents just scoffed. "Please," said shopkeeper Habib. "We've been panicking since '79. This is just Tuesday." The city, home to Iran's religious elite, has seen its fair share of upheaval�and it shows. "Missiles? Gridlock? At least it's not another theology exam," muttered a seminary student. Qom's citizens have begun offering sarcastic tourism packages to evacuees: "Come to Qom, where we fear nothing but boredom." One mosque began holding "Intro to Resilience" workshops featuring tea, carpets, and a 3-hour lecture on existential dread. Even the local cats appear less anxious. "They sleep through everything," noted a cleric. "They are our mentors now." SOURCE: http://bohiney.com