Al: definitely a common theme (i.e. great potential), and a good opportunity to build contrast & juxtaposition into a storyline.

... plus there's the added urgency of feeling connected during a tragedy/shock/big change which can act as an exogenous factor influencing the characters' romantic relationship.


whoa, big words, must mean I'm tired. sorry...

Speaking of syphilis (?):

syphilis had been called the "French disease" in Italy, Poland and Germany, and the "Italian disease" in France. In addition, the Dutch called it the "Spanish disease", the Russians called it the "Polish disease", the Turks called it the "Christian disease" or "Frank disease" (frengi) and the Tahitians called it the "British disease".

I just like the juxtaposition of something extremely wonderful beginning as something just as important is ending.

That sounds like an excellent premise. Lots of people enjoy a good doomed romance narrative, eg. "Romeo & Juliet."

What does the audience think of a story were 2 people start to fall in love as the world is ending?

hahaha! Par, you totally win! That's AWESOME!

Dood! this is hilarious

Someone made a zipper boat



so that you could get an aerial sight-gag out of seeing it drive and create a wake (opening zipper) behind it.

I'd buy each one of those in shirt form.

I agree with Paras.

Albert! Please post photos of that 'stache!