Hollywood On Strike!  Actors join writers on picket-line. In yet another not so shocking turn of events, Hollywood’s illustrious actors and acclaimed writers are now demanding higher pay and better working conditions. But, hold on a second, shouldn’t they be grateful they still have jobs after churning out one disaster after another at the box office? It seems like the only thing collapsing here is their own sense of reality.

Media titan Barry Diller recently warned that if these demanding individuals were to strike, it could spell absolute doom for the entire film industry. But wait a minute, is that really such a terrible thing? Perhaps it’s time for these overpaid stars and self-proclaimed genius wordsmiths to face the harsh reality that their work simply isn’t cutting it anymore.

Let’s take a jaunty stroll down memory lane, shall we? Remember that blockbuster everyone was buzzing about, “insert any Marvel or DC recent movie”? The only thing that fell faster than the meteor in these films were the audience’s expectations. And who could forget the riveting tale of “insert any recent Disney, race swapping, gender reversing, LGBTQIANTIFA movie”? All films are instantly forgettable, the audience couldn’t even remember its name!

But hey, why blame the writers and actors when we have a whole slew of other factors to point fingers at? Maybe it was the lighting guy’s fault for not making the film bright enough, or the wardrobe department’s failure to dress the characters in the latest fashion trends. Clearly, our esteemed actors and brilliant writers are blameless. They couldn’t possibly have anything to do with the industry’s decline, could they?

Forget about the fact that studios pump millions into promoting these big-budget disasters. Forget about the hundreds of talented individuals behind the scenes working tirelessly to make these films a reality. It’s all about the actors and writers, isn’t it? They should be paid much larger salaries and receive endless praise, regardless of the garbage they produce. After all, who needs quality when you can have an overpriced superstar delivering lackluster performances and a pretentious screenwriter churning out woke drivel?

So, let’s all rally together and support these poor, struggling artists! Let’s make sure they get what they deserve for their incredible contribution to the absolute collapse of an entire industry. And what might that be, you ask? Well, nothing. Absolutely nothing. Maybe a participation trophy if they’re lucky.

In the end, perhaps this proposed strike is just what Hollywood needs – a reality check. It’s time for some fresh talent, daring storytelling, and a return to good old-fashioned entertainment. Because when the box office receipts speak louder than the eloquent speeches of these striking individuals, it’s clear that they truly deserve nothing but the sound of crickets.

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Though writers have been on picketing since June, the Screen Actors Guild approved a strike on July 13 after not negotiating a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Writers and actors are calling for restrictions on artificial intelligence and better pay amid the streaming era, while studios seem unlikely to budge.