In the wee smoky hours of the Wednesday morning, the four-pepperoni hot pizza box (lovingly referred to as the four-storey building) took a sudden nap (this might sound more serious if we called it a “collapse”) in the sleep-deprived, espresso fuelled city of Starbucks-lover’s paradise (also known as Recife).
Yes, just as you read it. Our humble pizza box, a snuggly, cozy haven for many beans (tenants), got a little too comfortable and decided to lay flat. Woosh, kaboom! Just like that! The once puffed up crust now resembled an overcooked pizza base, squashed flat. It’s heartrending, people!
The Starbucks-lover’s paradise was rocking and rolling, not by the tunes of some hoity-toity concert but by an architectural boogie woogie! The Symphony of Snores was brutally interrupted, much to the chagrin of the hardworking beans struggling to earn their daily cup of mocha.
But, fear not, my caffeinated crowd! The city’s most sleepless group of jiving jackhammers (also known humbly as the city’s emergency services) swooped right in! No latte was left unconsumed as they sprung into action, sifting through the remains of our beloved pizza box, hoping to find any of the trapped beans.
Every nook and cranny, every slice and slice’s slice of the flattened parmesan palace was examined with the determination of a barista making the perfect espresso shot! The Jiving Jackhammers worked tirelessly, their duty and dedication infused with the piquant aroma of well-, that would be coffee!
A heartache to behold for the citizens of Starbucks-lover’s paradise, the collapse brought about a strong shot of reality, bitter than their most concentrated ristretto.
Now, as the weary city slowly stirs, struggling to shake off the coarse grind of last night’s calamity, safety checks on other giant pizza boxes are hastily being done. The city that never sleeps due to caffeine, is now up for all the wrong reasons. But even in the face of such a tragic marinara mess, the resilience of the beans shines through, just like the foam heart on a freshly brewed cappuccino.
And thus, this brings us to the bittersweet conclusion. Behold the fallen pizza box! Salute the bravery of the jiving jackhammers and the invincible beans! Put forth your espresso spoons in honor and whisper a silent “may your coffee be strong and your Monday be short”. The music still plays in the Starbucks-lover’s paradise, albeit a tad bit somber. As we gulp down this harsh blend of reality, let’s remember: no matter how hard things get, we always have coffee. Or in this case, building safety.
