We are receiving this time

and uh

receiving this message

We are Ken Jennings and John Roderick

We speak to you from our present, which we can only assume is your distant past

The turbulent time that was the early 21st century Fearing the great cataclysm that will surely befall our civilization,

we began this monumental reference of strange and obscure human knowledge.

These recordings represent our attempt to compile and preserve wonders and esoterica that would otherwise be lost.

So whether you're listening from an advanced civilization or have just reinvented the technology

to decrypt our transmissions, this is our legacy to you.

This is our time capsule. This is the omnibus.

This is the omnibus. You have accessed entry 398.

A.C. 2810.

Certificate number 42952.

The EGOT.

Well, who's the EGAT? EGOT is not a person, T.J. It's a gold. It stands for EGOT Well, who's an EGat?

EGat is not a person, T.J. It's a goal. It stands for Emmy, a Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

Four awards that Thomas planned on winning in his career.

That's a good goal for a talented, crazy person.

Let me preemptively say, I'm pretty sure we've talked to EGOT before.

I have no idea when.

But someone will tell us.

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