division, all this intractable conflict

was tearing humankind asunder at the worst possible time.

Because, of course, at the very moment

we were preoccupied with fighting each other,

the coronavirus was steadily bearing down upon us.

Now those who've closely studied the history books,

such as myself,

knew that this was strongly reminiscent

of the time the White Walkers led their army of the dead

towards the warring factions of Westeros.

So, you mean, like, in Game of Thrones?

No, I am discussing history.

I am pretty sure that was Game of Thrones.

Well I'm pretty sure that I'm the historian here.

Cut to a map or something.