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Vibe Is Off

Text in a busy city reads, 'The 21st century: We've stuffed it.' Then in the same polluted skies but with flying cars, 'Vibe is off for 22,' and the last panel a person with a space helmet kicks a rock and text says, '23rd century is our chance, baby.'

Scott Wrigg

6 December 2023

Scott Wrigg mocks the ‘we’ll deal with it tomorrow’ vibe that he suggests is characteristic of governments’ responses to climate change worldwide. His 21st century suffers from a damaged environment and is beyond saving. We won’t be able to breathe clean air, but perhaps we’ll finally get around to doing something by the 23rd century. Or perhaps we’ll just keep kicking the stone down the road.