Recap
Previously on Globturds: The Series…
Professor Roundy and Captain Curveball climbed a tower to drop a ball. They declared victory when it fell straight down — until a child pointed out that dropping things doesn’t prove the Earth is round. Embarrassed but determined, they vowed to try again… this time on the ocean itself.
The Second Experiment: Measuring the Curve
The scene opened at the local harbor. Roundy had a clipboard stacked with calculations; Curveball had a boat stuffed with snacks, sunscreen, and an uncomfortably long tape measure.
Roundy: “Today, Captain, we’ll prove the Earth curves eight inches per mile squared! We’ll stretch this tape across the sea and watch the horizon dip away!”
Curveball: “Professor, I only bought a 50-meter tape.”
Roundy: “Perfect! Science doesn’t need more than that.”
They pushed off into the waves, Roundy carefully aligning the tape measure with dramatic flair.
Problems at Sea
After ten minutes, the tape tangled around Curveball’s foot.
Curveball: “Professor, we’ve discovered… sea gravity! The tape keeps pulling me down!”
Roundy: “Nonsense! You’re standing on the reel, you fool.”
Moments later, a wave splashed over the boat, drenching the precious clipboard. Roundy tried to read his soggy notes while Curveball shouted:
“Look, Professor! The horizon still looks flat!”
Roundy adjusted his dripping glasses.
“No, no, Curveball, it’s bending… very, very slightly… if you squint… and ignore reality.”
The Audience Returns
Just like last time, a curious crowd gathered on the pier with binoculars. A fisherman hollered:
“Oi! If the curve is eight inches per mile, then why can I see that lighthouse twenty miles away?”
Roundy froze. Curveball shrugged.
Curveball: “Maybe the curve is shy today?”
Roundy: “Silence! The curve is there, you just… can’t see it because of… science fog!”
The crowd burst into laughter. One child yelled,
“Face it, globeturds, your math has more holes than your boat!”
At that exact moment, their boat rocked violently and Curveball fell overboard — snacks, cap, and all.
The Cliffhanger
Dripping wet, Curveball climbed back aboard and saluted proudly:
“Professor, experiment complete! I can confirm water is still level!”
Roundy sighed, glaring at the crowd.
“Fine. If the ocean won’t reveal the curve, then next time… we’ll take to the skies! Balloons and cameras, Curveball! Balloons and cameras!”
Curveball cheered:
“Finally! Something with snacks and altitude!”
The audience roared with laughter as the soggy globeturds sailed away, already plotting their next blunder.
To Be Continued…
Thus ends Part 2 of the saga.
Next episode:
👉 “The Balloon That Hit the Ceiling”
Stay tuned.
