Avengers: Endgame is still some weeks away from debuting in theaters, but early reports are indicating that the Avengers: Infinity War sequel will have a pretty massive impact on our pop culture. Thanks to a recent conversation on social media, fans are realizing that impact from a completely different angle.
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Earlier this week, Jeff Lyons took to Twitter to share a hypothetical opening scene for Endgame, in which Captain America (Chris Evans) and the remaining Avengers attempt to enjoy pop culture following the harrowing events of Infinity War. But considering the fact that Thanos’ snap turned half of the universe to dust, certain pop culture duos and ensembles would realistically be slashed in half.
…Cap goes to his bedroom and turns on the TV, sees “Property Brother” (much more crying)
โ Jeff Lyons (@usedwigs) March 27, 2019
Yes, as with previous heartbreaking in-universe analyses of Sesame Street, everyone now has to grapple with the fact that Thanos realistically destroyed so many pieces of pop culture. Twitter has taken that thought and ran with it in some pretty macabre ways, imagining what certain music groups and programs would be liked in a “perfectly balanced” world. Scroll down to check out some of our favorites as you prepare for Endgame.
*Sad Harmonizing*
Tony Stark [entering frame]: โMaybe we could catch the B- the B- [pauses to compose himself] the Boy II Man reunion tour.โ
โ Collin Bennett (@collinbennett9) March 27, 2019
Even More of a Tearjerker
On TV later Cap watches “This is Some of Us” and cries himself to sleep.
โ KnoBrain3r (@KnoBrain3r) March 27, 2019
Thanos Blue It
Steve and Bruce leave a theater.
โ Graylan (@GraylanDavis) March 27, 2019
Steve: “I just didn’t like that Blue Man’s performance.”
Bruce (wiping away tears): “He used to have a group…”
Poor Hootie
Want to go see The Blowfish?
โ Robert Powers (@Robopowers) March 27, 2019
It’s Just Not the Same
Black Widow: Look, let’s just stay home, watch “Rizzoli” and eat some Jerry’s ice cream.
โ Gabriel Bell (@GabrielJBell) March 27, 2019
Captain America: (exhales deeply0
Perfectly Balanced
Blink 91
โ Lewdly Inclinโd ? (@LewdlyInclined) March 27, 2019
#EndgameBands
Can we get #EndgameBands trending?
โ Matthew David Brozik (@Lone_Punman) March 27, 2019
The White Stripe.
The Black Key.
The Three Seasons.
The Two Tops.
Maroon.
…Close Enough
Let’s grab a bite to eat on the way. There’s a Three Guys around the corner.
โ Christopher Logie (@xtorol) March 27, 2019
There’s One catch
And yet Nickelback? THEY’RE ALL FINE.
โ Chris Ludena (@cludena) March 27, 2019
Headcanon Accepted
From the ashes a supergroup start a benefit concert to help the world heal from Thanosโ summer project; comprised of orphaned duos members.
โ ?? (@ckozielec) March 27, 2019